I am a native southerner residing in Asheville, North Carolina since 1992. I threw my first pot during a fifth grade school project and have had my hands in clay ever since. I graduated from the Haywood Community College Clay Production Program in 1997, and continued on to complete my undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Asheville. During this time I took an extended hiatus from clay happily returning to it In the summer of 2007. In September of 2008 I became a Resident Artist at Odyssey Center for Ceramic Arts.
     I create mainly functional pieces of ceramic art. I work on the wheel and all of my pieces  are individually thrown and hand glazed. Utilizing high fire stoneware I create pots that are dishwasher and microwave safe. All of my functional pieces are fired in a gas reduction kiln lending an organic element and depth to the surface. 

     My attempts to simplify my life are reflected in the shapes, lines and surfaces of my most recent work. Simplicity of brush strokes, figures and emotions are combined on traditional functional shapes. I rely heavily on atmospheric patterns and colors created in the kiln that are beyond my control to add an element of complexity while crafting forms and designs that enhance and compliment these natural occurrences. My background in psychology combined with my love of illustration, subtlety and humor provides me  with endless inspiration.