I grew up amid rolling hills, tall trees, and a pack of dogs on a farm in Southern, Ohio. After college, my husband Scott and I moved around quite a bit, making stops in West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana; all the while I experimented with many different craft media including mosaic, hot glass, jewelry, and paper collage.

Then in the spring of 2006, we took a leap of faith and relocated to the beautiful midcoast region of Maine. We bought an old house in the lovely little city of Bath, and I began to work in clay full time. Scott and I have found living in Maine to be a wonderful and rewarding experience. We have made many valuable friendships, found great avenues for personal and professional growth, and continue to be amazed by the beauty of this incredible part of the country.

ABOUT THE POTS:
I work in beautiful red earthenware, and always use multiple layers of colored slips and glazes. While some of the pots I make are thrown on a wheel, the majority of my work is handbuilt from slabs of clay, which I hand roll with a giant rolling pin. I love to incorporate whimsical designs based on animals, cookies, cakes, and other fun stuff into the decoration of my pots. My work is primarily functional, however I do like to keep things interesting by including some sculptural elements, and sometimes create one of a kind sculptural art pieces just for fun!

For the most part, my functional earthenware is dishwasher safe. But, as with most handmade products, handwashing will extend the life of the piece.

I believe uniqueness and character are being regarded more and more as defects in our society, both in the things we use and the people we encounter. So, as a way of doing my small part to counteract this trend, I celebrate all the tool marks, joining seams, and fingerprints that give the character of the handmade to my work. I sometimes give cups a little squeeze, in order to make them seem less stiff. I have wonderful fun making pots, and I hope this spirit of play is carried over to the people who live with them!