About Me
Biography
Thank you for visiting my website. I am an artist and ceramics teacher living in Portland, Maine, and have been working with clay for over 30 years. In addition to creating my own work, I also enjoy teaching people of all ages. I'm an instructor at Portland Pottery, where I teach two hand building classes and have developed many longtime friendships. I have also taught at local colleges (University of New England, Southern Maine Community College) and am currently an adjunct professor and continuing studies instructor at Maine College of Art and Design. I have a studio at home where I create work for craft galleries, the Maine Pottery Tour, several pop up shows, as well as for individual sale. Please see the photo gallery below for a selection of my work. Member, Maine Crafts Association.
Education: BFA in Ceramics from the Maine College of Art
BS from the University of New Hampshire
Artist Statement
In my ceramic work, I try to recreate the depth of color and texture that I see in the environment. These organic elements are connected to my daily life - living by the ocean, hiking and skiing in the mountains, and generally enjoying the outdoors with my family. I also consider how shapes in nature are similar to the contours of our body, and have tried to make references to these shapes by using their gestures and visual characteristics. It is important to me that while viewers are engaged with my pieces, they discover elements of the natural world around them.
Recent work
Please browse the photo gallery below for a sampling of my recent work. The pieces are hand built from earthenware clay and surfaced with slips, layered glazes, and terra sigillata. Recently, I have been incorporating text in some of my work. You will find vases, platters, baskets, butter dishes, cream & sugar sets, and more, all of which can live in home, office, or make unique gifts.
If you are interested in a particular piece, please contact me with any questions or for purchases. You can also find more of my work at the following fine craft galleries:
Center for Maine Craft, Gardiner, Maine https://shopmainecraft.com/center-formaine-craft/
Markings Gallery, Bath, Maine https://www.markingsgallery.com
Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester, VT https://www.svac.org
Portland Pottery, Portland, Maine https://www.portlandpottery.com