Artist Statement: Pottery is like magic to me, whether I am making pieces that people will use for their daily meals or creating things that will sit on their shelves. From the lump of clay being formed into the pot, to the mysterious time in the fire where the pot is transformed into the final product, the
whole process is still amazing to me.

People often ask me where my inspiration comes from. I have always felt a strong connection to the natural world. I love being outside, and my pottery wheel sits in front of a large window, through which I see the changing seasons, the stream, and the hillside beyond. The natural world fills me with
wonder, and sometimes I try to capture that sense of wonder in my pots. At other times my inspiration is more internal, stemming from the connections and challenges of living in this world we all share.

Clay has fascinated me ever since the first time I took a pottery class. I am still consumed with finding out what clay can do and what I can do with it. It challenges and fulfills. I enjoy the shapes, the lines, the possibilities yet to be explored. Pottery is my connection to the world and the people with whom I share it.