"Clay is the window that allows me to see the creativity in myself.  Each of my pieces represents its own moment and therefore is one-of-a-kind. My work encompasses many disciplines: raku, smoke fired, stoneware, all with a strong sculptural quality. Many of my pieces are meant to be placed in a garden.

The spontaneity of the medium and the somewhat unpredictable results are endlessly interesting. As the pieces take shape, the clay reveals its qualities in each interaction. Most often the pieces design themselves - I am just the conduit. Form comes first and always has been the most essential element of my work, although glazework, especially with raku, is very compelling.

I work mainly with slab and coils.  I want the “clayness” to be apparent.  I love everything,  from irregular shapes with torn edges and high texture to smooth silky-surfaced flowing shapes.  Through the firing process I capture these qualities for all time.

Much of my raku work reflects a vision of the ocean and conveys movement and sensuous rolling surfaces. In the raku firing, the random drift of quiet smoke and flame on the clay is wondrous.."