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Our collective history is recorded in pottery shards that date back as early as 12,000 B.C. Like many who came before me, the choice of clay as a profession was originally a lifestyle choice; one that allowed me to work from home, to be creative and make a living at the same time. I love what I do; it nurtures my creativity and fulfills me in every other way.
My dinnerware is both hand built and wheel thrown; these two techniques allow me endless possibilities when designing and creating my pottery. When decorating the surfaces of my pots, I allow my imagination to flow freely. There is a dance between smooth, clean spaces and the contrasting decorative elements on each piece. This is where I alter forms ever so slightly, add, extract, write, paint and texturize elements until they become technically and aesthetically complete. While repeating the formative process of production, I find myself learning more about my materials and techniques. The successes and mistakes both teach me, and often it is the mistakes that provide me with an opportunity to grow and discover new areas of exploration. Like all artists, I am essentially a problem solver; I am spinning a new version of traditional, combining historic and modern elements to make something truly unique.
I am satisfied when my work appeals to the senses, knowing that my craft and my obvious love for it contributes in the most practical way to the cultural enrichment of peoples lives.