The Process
Most of my pieces are either one of a kind or from a limited series. All of them are wheel thrown and hand carved. I use no molds or templates. All designs are drawn and carved freehand when the clay reaches the bone dry state. I use a variety of tools for carving. The rough work is done with metal trimming tools and the finer, finishing work is done with dental tools. My pots tend to be thrown thickly so that I can carve deeply. My designs are inspired by a variety of sea forms and plant life. These organic forms are abstracted and interwoven to create a complex and undulating surface. Most pieces will take two to five days to carve and are then fired with a simple, clear glaze.