In the Studio

Kiln Opening

Kiln Opening 9/27/2019

There are so many things that impact a firing, such as off gassing of nearby pieces, placement in the kiln, heat distribution, and age of the thermocouple. All these factors...

Kiln Opening 9/27/2019

There are so many things that impact a firing, such as off gassing of nearby pieces, placement in the kiln, heat distribution, and age of the thermocouple. All these factors...

Agateware Pottery

Fall Inspired Agateware Pottery

Fall brings colorful leaves and Halloween, my favorite holiday. I wanted to capture the season in my work with bold colors but I didnt want to use traditional bat, ghost,...

Fall Inspired Agateware Pottery

Fall brings colorful leaves and Halloween, my favorite holiday. I wanted to capture the season in my work with bold colors but I didnt want to use traditional bat, ghost,...

The Dread Dude

The Dread Dude

I am working on a small sculpture that I am calling the Dread Dude. I sat down with a block of clay with the intention to sculpt a human head...

The Dread Dude

I am working on a small sculpture that I am calling the Dread Dude. I sat down with a block of clay with the intention to sculpt a human head...

Hand painted Toad/Fairy House

Adding Underglaze to the Toad House

Hand painting the first layer of underglaze to the toad house; greens, white, pink, yellow and turquoise. Ready for bisque firing before adding more color.

Adding Underglaze to the Toad House

Hand painting the first layer of underglaze to the toad house; greens, white, pink, yellow and turquoise. Ready for bisque firing before adding more color.

Toad House with a Witch's Hat

Toad House with a Witch's Hat

I am working on my first Toad House and am really happy with it so far. I threw the base on the wheel and hand carved stairs, windows and greenery. With...

Toad House with a Witch's Hat

I am working on my first Toad House and am really happy with it so far. I threw the base on the wheel and hand carved stairs, windows and greenery. With...