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Form Meets Function

A wheel based potter making functional and aesthetic pottery with the goal of bringing form and function together to create work that serves a purpose. I hand craft each piece and work with a variety of tools and materials to finish and decorate my pots.

The inspiration for my work is derived largely from the outdoor environments where I spend a great deal of time fishing, hiking and camping – in particular the streams and rivers that cut their way through the landscapes. This influences not only the way I approach form, but surface as well.

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A hands on artist from a young age, I grew up in Pennsylvania surrounded by the great outdoors and all its inspirations.

I currently hold two BFA’s in Ceramics and Illustration as well as minor focuses in design and art history. My work revolves mostly around things I see and experience as well as my passion for fishing and hiking. The forms of 2D and 3D art come together in some cases, and in others diverge. My long standing love for the outdoors and for fly fishing are dominant themes that often find their way into my artworks. Nature is an abundant and endless source of inspiration which never fails to refill my creative reservoir.

Because I not only love to make objects but use them as well, my view on pottery is that of a practical user – a piece is that is interesting yet uncomfortable is unlikely to be used. Because of this I look to design and create pieces that grab the eye and indulge the touch. 

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They don't all go perfectly! . . Lately jars have been on my mind and are definitely my favorite thing to make right now. . . Pretty stoked that this set will be on its way to Companion Gallery for the 10th annual 'LAST CALL' exhibit! The work will be on display and for sale along with many wildly cool pieces from other artists . . . Pebbleicious or pebbilitous? . . Some quick trimming down on handles the other day. . . I really like the way I can get edges to taper out by shaving them with a knife beyond what I can achieve just from pulling alone. . tedious but worthwhile! Putting together some cups yesterday. Probably could have worn some gloves for this . . Trimming up lids and galleries on some little jars. These were going to be for garlic originally and get holes poked into them but I just didn't feel great about that choice. . . Coffee and espresso. . .