I enjoy working with clay--the earth--and the freedom it allows.  As a potter who creates functional stoneware, I am drawn to carving, altering, and glaze decoration.  I work quickly--preferring simple tool and techniques.

My work is called Earth as a Second Language.

Functional pottery reflects the earth's patterns: carved fields, water pathways, textured terrains, windy landscapes.

Sculptural teapots communicate attitudes-often humorous, the human condition, and our impact on the earth.

The Earth Speaks is inspired by the rugged rocks, colors, and history of the southwestern United States.  The work takes several directions, held together by its allegiance to the earth:  its beauty, challenges, and messages.

Ceramics Background
Evanston Art Center 1986-91
   Studio Assistant for Stephen Mickey:  1989-91
RavenRose Studio, Chicago  1998-present  
   Independent potter

Gallery Representation
LimeBerry Gallery, Hammondsport, New York:  2004-present
    Formerly in Durango, Colorado
Illinois Artisans, Chicago, Illinois:  1995-present
   Teapot Exhibition: 2003, 2011
Southern Illinois Artisans: 2010-present
   Dancing Bear Gallery, Evanston, Illinois  1998-2006
   Solo Exhibition:  1999
The Earthen Vessel, Durango, Colorado: 2005-2010
Blue Dunes Gallery, Durango, Colorado: 2008
Gallery 659, Glencoe, Illinois: 2007-2008
    Selected for ARC show, Chicago:  2008
Houlehen Teapot Show, 2009,2010
Chiaroscuro Gallery, Chicago Water Tower, 2009-present
ArtSpace, Pop Up Gallery, Evanston,IL, February 2011

Juried Events

Hyde Park Art Fair, Cincinnati, Ohio: 2006,2010   
Annual Holiday Ceramic Sale, Evanston, Illinois:  1991-present Highland Park, IL:  Art Walk 2009, Merit Award
LakeShore Art Festival, Evanston, Illinois:  2000, 2002, 2004
  Juror:  2006
Pottery Festival, Cambridge, Wisconsin:  1997, 1999
Arts and Crafts Festival, Cedarberg, Wisconsin:   1998
   2nd place award