There is nothing more raw in art than clay. It is the medium where I am creating from earth and the sheer act of moving it in and out of my fingers is grounding. It is the reason why it is my first artistic love and why I am a collector of pottery as well.

Through the journey of throwing or handbuilding, trimming or sculpting, stories unfold. Within each vessel I create, my unique expression is shared; inspired by the world around, surrounded by the stories of those that have shared theirs.

Plant-staining paper connects me to the earth as well. By using sustainably sourced flowers, leaves, and papers, I create medleys of beauty, translated from nature into journals and stationery, encouraging moments of reflection and meditation.

In my sunny Florida studio, I give myself time to grow, develop, and adventure into my art. By honing my skills in both pottery and plant-staining, I have found that each medium influences the other and together they take me to new levels of self-discovery and opportunity for reflection.

Above all, I believe art connects us. It is my intention, with each piece that I create, that it finds its keeper, the one who it speaks to and within that connection, one is forever inspired.

Which one draws you in and inspires your essence to shine in this world?