For 29 years I have sculpted in clay. My studio in Philadelphia is nestled in the woods of Valley Green. Frequently I am asked, “What inspires you?” I draw emotions out of the clay with a variety of inspirations, ranging from music I may be listening to, people waiting for a bus, and from the nature that surrounds me. My current study of Kabbalah, specifically the 10 Sefirots, is reflected in my work. Our Sefirots create the environment through which the universe can be perfected. They are our spiritual energies of mind and emotion that I call the angels of our soul. The first of these angels is Chochma, which is the creative and intuitive flash of intellectual illumination that has not yet been manifested. My style has transformed over time from traditional to modern. This growth process occurred once I began to trust myself as an artist. Another question I hear is, “How long does it take to complete a piece?” A lifetime. The reason for this answer is that I keep working at my craft t