I am a ceramic artist that creates functional pottery using stoneware clay. My primary ambition is to create objects that will bring someone beauty and joy when used in everyday life. A superior pot should function well and elevate the daily routine of eating and drinking to an artful and enjoyable experience. I get great satisfaction out of drinking coffee from a handcrafted mug, or eating ice cream out of a unique one-of-a-kind bowl. I love other people to enjoy this same pleasure.

Most of my work begins on the potter's wheel and starts as a cylindrical form. After being thrown, much of my work is altered or assembled together to form a new shape. Although, I have traditionally worked at the wheel, I've recently started experimenting with slabs and fun textures from around the house, such as leaves from the garden, or plastic floormats. I much prefer the look, texture and magic of pots that come out of a wood-fired kiln, so I participate in wood firings every chance I get. But when working in my own studio, I fire to a temperature of 2200 in an electric kiln. I've been experimenting with combinations of cone 6 glazes that will produce a wood-fired look, but it's just not the same!

I appreciate the form, function and elegant ritual that is associated with Japanese Pottery. In addition to the traditional masters of Japanese pottery, I am inspired by the modern day works of Nan Rothwell, Jack Troy, Kevin Crowe and Jim Dugan.

Although I am a software engineer by trade, my true passion is spending time in my studio. I take classes and workshops whenever I'm able and have studied ceramics at Richmond Pottery, The Bowman House and Touchstone Center for Crafts.