"Early experiences with clay as a child apparently left a mark.
After school, apprenticeships and more school, making pots
was, is and will continue to be a way of life. I've been a
studio potter for nearly 40 years now, living and working in
Arizona for much of that time. Until recently my work as a
professional has always been low fire earthenware. High fire
porcelain and white stoneware have now been added to the
mix. Different clays, firing and e xtravagant decorating techniques
give homage to my influences and work from the past
with a whole ne w level of skills and maturity. The influences
are scattered from the Southwest, Africa and Japan to the
cultures of the Mediterranean. The last piece finished today,
good, bad or indifferent is the product of doing the work for
many years. These pieces can't be made without those
experiences, successes and failures, lots of failures. Even after
40 years, everyday in the studio is an adventure. I'm looking
forward to tomorrow."