I'm a self-taught potter. I've been throwing pots for approximately 23 years. In 2005, I started creating custom animal vessels - everything from cookie jars to frog bowls to urns.

Oddly I attended one of the best Ceramic Art institutions and never focused on ceramics. However, I always had an appreciation for the art form so when the opportunity arose to learn through Potter's Place I took it.

Everything from the mood I am in to emulating others' work and making that inspiration my own.

I love animals - especially dogs - which is why I named my pottery Beau Chien Pottery (French for “handsome dog pottery”).

I love making one-of-a-kind creations and functional stoneware. I love Raku as an art form as well and enjoy the process.

I developed my style through classes and workshops… and lots of practice.

Seeing with my eyes what was in my head.

You never know what the final pot will be until it emerges from the glaze kiln. It’s so rewarding when the finished piece is just what I had in my mind.

Patience. One cannot force what nature does not allow. Through ceramics I have learned I am not always in control and how to accept that.

Functional, sustainable art

… I am shy about my work

In my mind, this was a perfect Raku piece.