These vessels are all wheel thrown and hand altered. I throw them as a single hollow piece on the wheel, cut them apart, and carve each piece. I love pulling colors and textures that inspire me from the ocean and incorporating them into my pottery.

Ceramics is such a captivating medium for me because it can walk that fine line between function pieces and artistic work. I especially appreciate when a piece lands a foot directly in both categories. My pieces here are an example of how I sometimes strive to have pieces become in exercise in texture and shape but still serve a purpose in the home.

I love carving the surfaces of mugs and tumblers. I believe it is so important that something that you hold everyday feel like it belongs in your hand. The texture of a mug or tumbler is personal, and I feel that when you pick it up that it should almost speak to you.

Throwing bowls on the wheel is one of the first things you learn how to make. Even though I have made so many of these, the process of making them never grows old. Clay wants to become a bowl when you throw it on the wheel and they are just such a joy to make.

These forms remind me of yurts that might be a secret getaway out in the wilderness. I think that these little abodes would make a great addition to any yard for feathered friends looking for shelter

These pieces are fairly different from most pieces that I’ve made, but I wanted to focus more on the silhouette and shape of the piece and let that shine. Keeping the textures and colors simple will help emphasize whatever beautiful blooms are housed inside.

These jars are a bit more conventional in the sense that the lids are more traditionally made. I feel there is a sense of formality with lidded jars and are such a welcoming canvas to carve and create textures on.