A line of ceramics inspired by the ocean—waves, sand, rocks, tide pools, skies—in hues of blue, teal, green, grey and brown. These pieces are functional vessels with altered or cut out shapes reflecting the soft curves created by wind and water.
I’m a ‘functional potter’—one who makes things that have a purpose in daily life. My pieces begin as cylinders or bowls. I want my work to be unique and artistic and challenge myself to turn ‘ordinary’ shapes into altered shapes that are still functional.
I enjoy working with metallic glazes, particularly a copper-colored glaze that blends beautifully with blues and greens and some red tones. These glazes are food and microwave safe and only look like metal.
Crystalline glazes include small bits of glass that melt and blend into the base glaze during firing, creating awesome color effects.
Many glazes or glaze combinations like to run or drip. They can ruin a kiln or work to a potter’s advantage by creating beautiful effects. I like to use these types of glazes to create flow and water-like effects in my work.
