My ceramic art and sculptures celebrate the rivers and temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest where I grew up. They examine the beaches and rolling hills of the Mediterranean Coastline that I now call home. Nature’s grace has had a profound impact on me. The destructive conflicts between nature and humanity inspire me to communicate the importance of preserving our natural environment. I recently designed a serving dish for patatas bravas with a built-in well for sauce, blending form and function. Designing A Serving Dish For Patatas Bravas With A Well For Sauce

Clay provides the ideal playground for conceptual and inner exploration. The combination of textures, colors, glazing and firing methods allows me to connect with my art on a sensorial and meditative level. Ideas and feelings are shaped into pieces simultaneously reflecting my memories, interests and hopes for the future. Curious about the process behind my functional pieces? I share why I prefer throwing my plates on a bat instead of a wheel head Why I throw my plates on a bat instead of a wheel head.