Artist Statement I try hard to emulate nature. My goal is to acknowledge the grace and elegance of flora, the fluidity of fauna, and the struggle between the balance of dignity and destruction brought on by time. Creating the feeling that an object will scamper off if you glance away is always at the top of my list of goals.
What type of clay do you use? Porcelain
What temperature do you fire to? Cone 10 Reduction
What is your primary forming method? Thrown and altered
What is your favorite surface treatment? Layered glazes
Do you make any of your own tools? Yes
What one word would you use to describe your work? Organic
What is your favorite thing about your studio? Flexibility
What is the one thing in your studio you can’t live without?
Music
What are your top three studio wishes? Pug mill, spray booth, kiln yard facelift
What’s on your current reading list? The Last Season
How do you recharge creatively? Outdoor activities
Do you have any DIY tips for studio efficiency? Clean as you go and build your own kilns
What did your first piece look like? My first piece was a 4–5" black bottle with a 1/8" opening that I made in High School in 1982.
What area of skill do you most look to other artists to learn? Fluidity
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