My work is inspired by functional potters from the North Carolina to Minnesota ceramic traditions who's roots are in deeply imbedded in Mingue. I am certainly not the first to be inspired by Mingue or these potters, but its true nonetheless. I want my pots to be approachable and useful. I am transfixed by the interplay of form and surface. I find the interaction of the clay and slips fired in a high fire soda atmosphere to be exhilarating. Some potters are concerned that their pots be used for their intended use. For me this is of little consequence. My work with a pot is done when someone is inspired enough by the piece to invest in it and make it part of their daily ethos. If they want to put flowers in a pitcher I've made I am thrilled with that choice! The creative work that I put into the pot ends where the new owner begins with it. How lovely is it that these two creative worlds collide to bring joy and beauty into the world.