After college I began working in the restaurant industry in Portland Oregon, yet another collaboration of work. I eventually moved on to design and operate two bar/restaurants of my own, as well as restoring an old Fourplex, work that taught me even more about my instincts, values, and voice as an artist. And of course, when I could squeeze in the time, I kept practicing on the wheel. 

Finally, a burnout brought me to Santa Fe where I was enchanted by the fresh air, wide open spaces and quiet. I found my dream home in Eldorado, out in the countryside, a house that came with its own studio—an unexpected gift that certainly felt auspicious. After being generously welcomed in by the pottery community here in New Mexico, I am currently on my journey as a full time ceramicist. I’m finding my work to be raw and untamed, just like the earth herself—honoring imperfection, process, and the deep, physical connection between maker and material.

Note: I am not a production potter, not even close. My wares are made slowly and thoughtfully by my hands only, with a focus on design rather than just function. While I am open to shipping, I am not set up to drop collections yet ... please come see me at various shops, galleries or markets around Santa Fe. Stockist list coming soon. You can also see my work by appointment in my private home studio. Keep up with me & my whereabouts on Instagram and/or Facebook.

In my university years, I found myself drawn to the theatre arts, in which I eventually majored. It was these years that taught me creativity is rarely a solitary act, that it thrives in dialogue, tension, and shared vision—lessons I carry with me today as a ceramic artist. I see my relationship with the material itself as a kind of collaboration; the clay has a voice, certainly a will, and most definitely a memory.