I love the tactility of clay both in the making and also in the finished forms. The solid nature of a unique piece of ceramics affirms my values of authenticity and truth. I pinch slabs of porcelain into shapes, then carve images of botanicals, birds, and poetry into the surface. I have shown my work in many venues in the US and internationally. I have taught ceramics classes for many years. In making my work, I search to illustrate the peace of nature, and also the delight of human connection.