After working with a high-fire gas kiln for 19 years, I am currently experimenting with mid-range oxidation firing, and layered glazes. A digital kiln allows me to slow-cool my work, giving time for crystal development at the critical temperature for development of microcrystals. These crystals result in a satin finish, as opposed to high-gloss, typical of oxidation pottery. Satin glazes enhance the shape and feel of the forms while adding visual depth to their surfaces. In my work I am still dedicated to the balance, shape and personality of each piece. For me, good pottery invites the viewer to engage with it; look at it, pick it up, use it.

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My work is hand-thrown and the hand-built forms that are combined, dried, accented with slip trailing. I then bisque fire and dip in glaze (in-house recipe). The work is then fired to Cone 7 (2264 degrees F).