I work primarily in the historic cuerda seca (dry or black-cord) technique, a method believed to have originated in Islamic Spain and Portugal and later revived by the Saturday Evening Girls of Boston’s Paul Revere Pottery. Their simple, whimsical, and beloved designs continue to inspire my own work.

Each piece begins on the potter’s wheel, where it is hand-thrown and bisque-fired at approximately 1830°F. I then create a custom design for the vessel, draw the pattern directly onto the bisque surface, and outline it with a black wax resist. After the wax sets for several hours, I apply glaze within the outlined areas. The piece is then fired again, this time to about 2232°F, revealing the vibrant, separated glazes characteristic of cuerda seca.

My artistic focus is grounded in the Arts and Crafts movement. I explore and reinterpret motifs that may have been overlooked or overshadowed, creating mostly original designs—from something as simple as a dandelion on a wallpaper border to the intricate geometry of an entire stained-glass window.

In June 2024, I became a juried Roycroft Renaissance Artisan in ceramics, an honor that allows me to use the licensed Roycroft double-R mark—a prestigious symbol of craftsmanship and integrity. This mark must be re-juried annually, and I am committed to upholding the high standards it represents.

Clay is more than a material to me; it is ancient, tactile, humbling, and deeply informative. It carries history while shaping how I see the world today. Pottery is a living art—objects that hold memory and meaning. With every piece I create, I strive to continue the ideals of the Arts and Crafts movement through careful craftsmanship, thoughtful simplicity, and enduring beauty.