Sitting at a wheel and having my hands in clay makes me feel at peace. I value simple living and I desire that my work reflects that justly. Forms that warm the heart and glazes that draw the eye closer and create a sense of intimacy with the viewer is what I crave. Everyday surroundings and people directly influence every curve, bulge or dent in my ceramic forms. Through this process, my pottery explores the beautiful and oddly compelling nature of functional pottery.