Hand building with clay is one interesting experiment after another. With no need to replicate yesterday’s project and no constraints on my creativity—forms, expressions, and textures, each piece evolves and develops a life of its own.

I am inspired by the ancient Japanese method of finishing pottery called Raku.  In addition I am experimenting with other alternative methods of firing including  Saggar, Smoke, Obvera, Horsehair, Ghost Feathers, and Fumed, all using a Raku Kiln.  Each method provides unique results giving my work many different looks.