My dad starting buying olive oil in a very large glass jar from a local market. He wanted me to  … Read More

As a production maker, I sincerely embrace the handmade process, which doesn’t adhere to ideals of perfect uniformity found in  … Read More

After so many years of making round pots on the wheel, I wanted some to be oval. Or better yet,  … Read More

The impetus for my dough bowls came from boredom. I had been making large serving trays using drape molds, but  … Read More

Around four years ago, I took a sabbatical from my teaching job at Collin College in Plano, Texas. I wanted  … Read More

I’m a collector of quotes, many of which uplift, inspire, and remind me of my humanity. Over the years working  … Read More

I grew up in a family of artists. One of the greatest inspirations in life was visiting my grandparents’ house  … Read More

An invitation to participate in the exhibition “Decadence of Display: Ceramics for Dessert” at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, in  … Read More

I love to combine handbuilding and slip casting because the finished work is often much lighter in weight and easier  … Read More

Butter is an essential ingredient in cooking and having it ready available and stiffened enough for use requires a good  … Read More