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.
 

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my background

Education
BFA California College of the Arts 1975 (formerly know as CCAC)
California State University, Fresno
Fresno City College, 1972

Past Shows and Festivals
ACGA Palo Alto Clay & Glass Festival
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts, MLA Productions
Kliszewski Glass Studio Spring & Fall Shows, Fresno,
San Joaquin Clay & Glass Assoc. Spring & Fall Shows
My Home Studio Holiday Sales, Annually since 2007

Studio Work
1992-2024 Full time Studio artist participating in established home studio
shows, and art festivals doing sculptural and limited production functional work.

1980-1992 Owner, designer of Cateye Studio, a ceramic production studio.
With a staff of creative 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