My environment is the source of inspiration for my work. Something as simple as a bird on a telephone
wire or a tree in a park can spark my creativity. Patterns and textures from fabric or plant
life inspire me to create tactile surfaces that fingers want to touch. Small details reveal the attention and care
that goes into the design and crafting of each piece. Vibrant colors, fun textures, hand carved
stamps and inspired text come together in clay to tell a story of the world
that is around me.
I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, spending most of my life in
Oregon. My experience with clay began in
high school and continued on to the University of Oregon where I earned a BFA
in ceramics in 2003. I have been
teaching and selling my work professionally for the past nine years. I currently work from my studio in NE
Portland, and have the encouragement and support of a loving husband and two
doggy mutts.
