This piece, " Violet Urchin" was created for my own purpose inspired by the ocean catch along the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Montery, CA. The multitude of thatched urchin spines undulating and glistening in the morning sun caught my eye. I purchased several to bring to my studio and create line art and paintings. This piece was selected for the DeYoung Open exhibition during a call for entries during lockdown. Out of 12,000 entries less than 8% were chosen and I was thrilled to be selected for this honor to exhibit in the De Young Museum. It was subsequently purchased by a Bay Area Collector for their private collection.