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Artist Statement
Functionality is an important aspect of my pottery. These pots are made to bring some beauty and joy into everyday starting from your morning cup of coffee to a bowl of ice cream at the end of the day.
Over the last few years my process has evolved significantly. I have moved
from simple thrown pots with colored glazes, to painting with underglazes on the still damp clay, then incising through the color or painting on the bisque fired pots. Some pieces have stamped designs highlighted with bright colored glazes. The stamps on these items have been either designed or hand carved by me. Porcelain is my clay of choice, because it is such a nice white canvas for painting and I enjoy using under glazes, because they behave much like
watercolors, once they are fired. All of these pots are high-fired and are dishwasher and microwave safe.
I am drawn to nature so you may notice a botanical theme to my pots. Waves, floral designs, and edibles all figure prominently.
Over the last few years my process has evolved significantly. I have moved
from simple thrown pots with colored glazes, to painting with underglazes on the still damp clay, then incising through the color or painting on the bisque fired pots. Some pieces have stamped designs highlighted with bright colored glazes. The stamps on these items have been either designed or hand carved by me. Porcelain is my clay of choice, because it is such a nice white canvas for painting and I enjoy using under glazes, because they behave much like
watercolors, once they are fired. All of these pots are high-fired and are dishwasher and microwave safe.
I am drawn to nature so you may notice a botanical theme to my pots. Waves, floral designs, and edibles all figure prominently.
Education
With a mom who collected pottery from every state that we visited, my love for clay started at a young age. I remember visiting a potter's studio and being mesmerized the first time watching someone throw a pot. My high school didn't have specific ceramic classes, but I was able to do an independent study, which was my first brief introduction to working with clay. Entering college, I was torn between a love for science, and art. After a summer spent interning at Eckles Pottery Shop in Bayfield, Wisconsin, I realized with ceramics, I could have both. I spent three summers at Eckels during college, and earned my BFA from Bradley University in 1995. After years working in arts related retail and non-profit arts administration, I am now spending more time focused on clay and family, including my two adorable kiddos.