I first began playing with clay as a child in Illinois when huge blocks of the stuff were unearthed from the excavations for new houses during a building boom. I wish I had access to those mysterious subterranean rivers of clay now! It wasn't until college at Cal. State University Northridge that I received any formal training in wheel throwing and glazing. Clay came in plastic bags and the curriculum was strictly functional stoneware, still an important aspect of my work today.

There followed a period of experimentation and kiln building that produced some working though imperfect kilns, and additionally produced piles of abandoned fire brick which became other peoples' patios.

Since moving to the Ashland area, I have had the opportunity to learn additional firing methods such as pit firing and Raku, which have become major forms of expression to me. I am currently a member of Ashland Art Works, a cooperative endeavor based on the exchange of ideas and inspiration.