Years in clay: Too many. (only kidding) 38
Why clay?: Tactile and organic nature of the material
Where did I learn: Cortland State University with my first mentor John Jessiman with whom I am dear friends.
Favorite part of clay: throwing
Least favorite: glazing
When I'm not in the studio: Are you kidding? teaching, writing, travel, workshops, cycling, family,,,,,,,,,
What has clay taught me: humility
Goal as a potter for yourself and for your work: For me-to live a life of hands on creativity. For my work-constant growth, development, sophistication. To understand and express beauty.
Favorite styles or techniques: Ummm.....raku?
Favorite potters and why:
Warren Mackenzie-humble, natural, unassuming
Ah Leon-precise, realistic, abstract
Peter Voulkos-strength, power, surface
Don Reitz-personality, volume
Lucie Rie-grace, elegance, comfort
Margurite Wildenhain-control, imagry
Favorite clay quote:
"It is both the exercise of making clay things-handling and firing them, as well as the intimacy of touching, living with, and using them which drive me to make more." Jared Branfman
