About
• 2021 International Ceramic Artists Network (ICAN), 2022 Calendar, Sculpture, June
My work revolves around animal abstractions, reimagined from the essence of shapes both familiar and fantastical. Merging playfulness with intensity, my work embodies both wonder and watchfulness. Color and pattern become as much a language as the form itself. The eyes are anchors of the work, suggesting awareness, vigilance, and an almost mystical connection to the environments they inhabit.
My work is design driven, reflecting a lifelong practice of distilling complex ideas into bold and memorable communications, alongside a deep admiration for the natural world that inspires them."
Born and raised in Michigan, I received a BFA with honors from Kendall College of Art and Design, with an Illustration emphasis. I owned and operated an award winning design studio for over 30 years. I am a practicing ceramic artist residing in St. Petersburg, Florida with a studio at the Morean Center for Clay. Having spent considerable time in my youth at the Toledo Museum of Art, I am influenced by the animals and stylized simplicity of Egyptian art forms.
With an educational background in illustration and graphic design, and my professional career as an art director working in advertising and marketing, I am primarily a self-taught ceramic artist. My clay journey began in a small community studio in Michigan which exposed me to throwing and allowed me the freedom to explore. After moving to St. Petersburg, Florida, I secured a studio at the Morean Center for Clay, allowing me the opportunity to continually explore and experiment with both construction and surface design. I am a seeker of knowledge, always looking for my next challenge.