I am a figurative artist, focusing on people, animals, emotions, simple truths and states of mind as my themes.

Investigating the ordinary is the pervasive theme in my work. I use accessible images as I look to represent states of mind. In using common place objects and unexpected arrangements, like the dog on a stack of boxes, I am creating an experience in the moment. It can represent observation of the world around, an uncomfortable situation, taking on a challenge or facing fears. In using ordinary objects in odd combinations, I am expressing personal meanings and my interest in shared stories as we navigate through life. 

My sculpture process involves building up coils and slabs out of clay and shaping the work by hand. The sculptures are hollow like a pot inside. I use underglazes as the first layer. Once bisque fired, I add a wash of color glaze and sponge off so that the texture is emphasized. I add more glaze layers and fire to cone 5. My sculptures can be installed outdoors in temperate zones.