Quiet pots initially speak softly yet reveal complexity in both form and surface through continued investigation and use.   Embodied in my wood fired vessels is the serenity that I experience by surrounding myself on a daily basis with a rich natural environment.
    The rich surfaces of the vessels represent the natural world.  Nature also inspires form, in some cases quite literally, as river rocks become saucers.  Other pieces speak of this passion more subtly.  Bases reference the landscape, evoking a sense of space and awareness of the land.  Parallels can be drawn between geological processes and the atmospheric firing process.  Pots physically capture and record their firing process similar to the way sedimentary and metamorphic rocks speak of their history.
    Potterys inherent relationship to the figure is accentuated in my gestural forms.  The dialog between the forms changes as the pieces are used.
    The simple things in life are often the most important.  My pots speak of my passions, while at the same time allowing the user to recognize the important things in their own lives.