about me
In 1979 I began working in clay full time and quickly discovered it became a way to, explore, learn, cope and provide a satisfying life. Exploring the natural world and it’s processes has always intrigued me and finding my way into the world of clay as a medium has provided the rich experiences of exploring both. Investigating a variety of clay techniques inspired by my garden surroundings keeps me engaged and enjoying my daily life and the time spent working in my home studio. I hope you
can see and enjoy through my work, some of what I experience as I continue exploring new directions.
can see and enjoy through my work, some of what I experience as I continue exploring new directions.
my process
I love to study plants up close and find endless inspiration in their amazing details. They can be so complex but my approach is to use simplified forms and convey the essence of energetic growth and beauty in contrast with sometimes the guarded attitude to protect itself. I like working with sculptural forms in a way they can become functional if you choose, as well as the challenge of functional pieces to enjoy using daily.
I work with a mid fired porcelain clay. I find this very smooth, dense clay satisfying to form the small fragile details that when fired are deceptively strong. I construct each piece using wheel thrown forms and hand built techniques independently and combined. It is creating the textures and final details that bring personality to each piece that I enjoy most in the process.
I work with a mid fired porcelain clay. I find this very smooth, dense clay satisfying to form the small fragile details that when fired are deceptively strong. I construct each piece using wheel thrown forms and hand built techniques independently and combined. It is creating the textures and final details that bring personality to each piece that I enjoy most in the process.
my background
Education
BFA California College of the Arts 1975 (formerly know as CCAC)
California State University, Fresno
Fresno City College, 1972
Current and Past Shows and Festivals
ACGA Palo Alto Clay & Glass Festival, Annually since 2005
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, MLA Productions
Kliszewski Glass Studio Spring & Fall Shows, Fresno, Annually since 1994
San Joaquin Clay & Glass Assoc. Spring & Fall Shows, Fresno Annually since 1981,
My Home Studio Holiday Sales, Annually since 2007
Studio Work
1992-2013 Full time Studio artist participating in established home studio
shows, and festivals doing sculptural and limited production functional work.
1980-1992 Owner, designer of Cateye Studio, a ceramic production studio.
With a staff of assistants Cateye Studio produced a line of decorative wildlife inspired ceramic masks, plates, bowls and jewelry.
Organizations
Association of Clay & Glass Artists of California (ACGA), Exhibiting Member
San Joaquin Clay & Glass Association, Exhibiting Member
BFA California College of the Arts 1975 (formerly know as CCAC)
California State University, Fresno
Fresno City College, 1972
Current and Past Shows and Festivals
ACGA Palo Alto Clay & Glass Festival, Annually since 2005
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, MLA Productions
Kliszewski Glass Studio Spring & Fall Shows, Fresno, Annually since 1994
San Joaquin Clay & Glass Assoc. Spring & Fall Shows, Fresno Annually since 1981,
My Home Studio Holiday Sales, Annually since 2007
Studio Work
1992-2013 Full time Studio artist participating in established home studio
shows, and festivals doing sculptural and limited production functional work.
1980-1992 Owner, designer of Cateye Studio, a ceramic production studio.
With a staff of assistants Cateye Studio produced a line of decorative wildlife inspired ceramic masks, plates, bowls and jewelry.
Organizations
Association of Clay & Glass Artists of California (ACGA), Exhibiting Member
San Joaquin Clay & Glass Association, Exhibiting Member