Artist and co-owner/curator of Pamela Skinner/Gwenna Howard Contemporary Art gallery, downtown Sacramento

Three words you would use to describe yourself: Loyal, determined and creative.

Something that makes you laugh out loud: My two Jack Russell terriers, Jake and Bo.

Favorite time of day: Sundays in the morning.

Something you’d want on a desert island: Room service.

Best thing you cook: I don’t.

Someone you admire: My sister, Tanya. She does so much for other people.

Favorite vacation destination: Carmel/Monterey.

What famous artist, past or present, would you want to have dinner with? Willem de Kooning.

What makes you happy? Buying art.

Guilty pleasures: Very dark chocolate and very good Champagne.