Artist Reply: Thanks, Terri! I appreciate your taking time to leave me such generous praise for the work I do. As to whether I think I'm gifted, I think not so much, believing the labor I invest in each piece is the telling thing; I just work hard, seldom feeling that I've tapped any 'natural gift' I have while making art. I think of myself as more of a journeyman and empresario than a gifted artist. More than anything though, I'm happy that something I created pleases you as much as it does.