I make primarily  wheel-thrown, functional ware that is intended to be used every day.  After firing in my electric kiln for nearly 10 years, I recently began firing in my new gas kiln.   I am enjoying the challenge and excitement that is inherent in this type of change.  The transition has definitely been a difficult but I have learned so much through the process.  I hope to have a cohesive body of work very soon.

I grew up about 25 miles from here and first touched clay at Whitefish High.  We were  fortunate to have access to such a great program in a small school. I will always be grateful to Mr. Kuchenbrod for making that possible and allowing us to spend our study hall throwing pots.   I built a solid foundation of basic  skills which served me well later on.

I did not continue any formal artistic pursuits at college and graduated from the University of Montana with a degree in Forestry.  I enjoyed my time working for the Forest Service and National Park Service but since pursuing clay full-time nearly 10 years ago...have never looked back.

Making pottery is perfect for me as it engages both the right and left hemispheres of my brain. I spend as much time working on machines, hauling clay, mixing glazes and trying to be an effective businessperson as I do being creative.  I love being self-employed and the freedom that it avails to me.  I've never been good at 9 to 5.

I believe in the beauty of everyday objects...I enjoy making pots every day and hope that people enjoy using them.

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