When I’m feeling “artist’s block”, I like to turn to my Oma for a source of inspiration and ideas. “Oma” is the word for grandmother in German, and for my entire life she has made art her career. Her apartment is beautifully decorated from floor to ceiling with either her own art, or art that she finds appealing and inspirational. She will always “think outside the box” in her art. She enjoys turning things into something you wouldn’t think of, or adding a detail you wouldn’t expect. She has always been my confidence boost and educator when creating. Before moving to Sioux Falls, she would have her own booth at the yearly Arts in the Park festival in Brookings, SD. She is my number one supporter and I look up to her greatly.