Absolutely John!Daniel is not only an influence in my work, but has been very helpful in answering a few questions when I have called or e-mailed. Karen Shook,as you can tell, has had influence on my sheath work, as well as Chuck Burrows of Wild Rose Trading Post. I've never spoke with Karen,but I have studied her work for several years, and Chuck got me started in the right direction in working with rawhide thru a phone call a few years ago. so I owe all these great artists a debt of gratitude!! Luke, Thanks, and I'll give you a call sometime in the near future, and get up there to meet you sometime do this, !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!