I strive to bring my outside environment into my work.I look for a balance of found objects to be a part of my clay vessels. For utilitarian wares, I always […]
My ceramic vessels and tableware are made of native stoneware clay blends and fired in a traditional wood fueled kiln. I use both wheel-thrown and hand-built techniques. My forms reference […]
My original handdrawn artwork that I draw on clay & carve then combine with my poetry. Artwork hand carved, poetry pressed in letter by letter. All work is finished with […]
For 30 years my work has been an outward expression of an internal journey. In the studio I find a contemplative place of solace…a place to focus, find presence and […]
Inspiration for my work comes from my lifelong love for and study of the ocean. Constantly drawn to the complexity and beauty of the oceanic environment, I trained as a […]
I relate to clay primarily through touch. Sitting at the wheel, I love the feeling of the clay changing shape in my hands. Working in both porcelain and stoneware clays, […]
I love working with clay, making sculptures and contemporary tableware. I pay particular attention to the subtle diversities in form, surface texture and color. My pieces are colorful, contemporary, and […]
During childhood on my family‚Äôs organic farm, daily interactions with plants and animals caused a sense of wonder and connection to the landscape. My current work references this personal experience […]
My forms are simple and quiet so that I can use surfaces as a canvas for both stylized nods to nature and happy doodles. I love to make table lamps […]
In the summer of 2003 a pair of Carolina Wrens took up residence in the rafters of my studio. I watched them raise two sets of babies over that summer. […]
After making functional pots for 40 years, I have returned to the inspirations of my youth: the fish, fossils and flora of the local marine environment.
My notion of pattern-mixing and palette had been transformed by a visit to India and seeing images of exquisitely embellished and adorned women performing daily routine tasks.