Sculpture

There is just something special about something under glass. These delicate ceramic daffodils are safely encapsulated and will live forever. This is why I started making flowers: 1. I wanted a challenge. 2. I loved that I did not need to water them!
Here is your chance to collect a little bit of Spring to cherish the year round!
8 × 7.25 × 6

This hand lamp is fully functional and can take any standard bulb. 

14 x 4 x 4 

Ceramic and lamp parts

A flock of crows is called a murder. I made a murder. I started with a single crow that I made by hand. While the clay was wet, I made a mold of the head. Once I figured out how to slip cast the head, I made one crow every couple of days. After it was out of the mold, I cut it apart and reassembled it differently so that the crows could interact with one another. I love them all together!

4 × 4 × 7
Ceramic

A flock of crows is called a murder. I made a murder. I started with a single crow that I made by hand. While the clay was wet, I made a mold of the head. Once I figured out how to slip cast the head, I made one crow every couple of days. After it was out of the mold, I cut it apart and reassembled it differently so that the crows could interact with one another. I love them all together!

4 × 4.5 × 7
Ceramic

A flock of crows is called a murder. I made a murder. I started with a single crow that I made by hand. While the clay was wet, I made a mold of the head. Once I figured out how to slip cast the head, I made one crow every couple of days. After it was out of the mold, I cut it apart and reassembled it differently so that the crows could interact with one another. I love them all together!

4 × 4.5 × 7
Ceramic

A flock of crows is called a murder. I made a murder. I started with a single crow that I made by hand. While the clay was wet, I made a mold of the head. Once I figured out how to slip cast the head, I made one crow every couple of days. After it was out of the mold, I cut it apart and reassembled it differently so that the crows could interact with one another. I love them all together!

4 × 5 × 6
Ceramic

A flock of crows is called a murder. I made a murder. I started with a single crow that I made by hand. While the clay was wet, I made a mold of the head. Once I figured out how to slip cast the head, I made one crow every couple of days. After it was out of the mold, I cut it apart and reassembled it differently so that the crows could interact with one another. I love them all together!
This one had layers of underglaze with a black wash on top.

4 × 4.5 × 7
Ceramic

A flock of crows is called a murder. I made a murder. I started with a single crow that I made by hand. While the clay was wet, I made a mold of the head. Once I figured out how to slip cast the head, I made one crow every couple of days. After it was out of the mold, I cut it apart and reassembled it differently so that the crows could interact with one another. I love them all together!

4 × 4.5 × 7
Ceramic

Meerkat gangs assign one member, usually a female, to watch for out for the rest of group so that the rest may eat and play without fear. I can relate to this as I feel like this was my job for so much of my life. I love the look on this meerkat’s face.

14 × 14 × 18

I just can’t get over the owls. It was during college that I spent some time learning about spirituality from different cultures and how animals were important symbols in some cultures. This, I could get behind. I have always been attracted to animals and after so many years, I have developed my own animal language. This owl is all about contemplation. Stare into his eye and tell me you don’t agree!

6” x 5” x 14”
Ceramic

This curious Airedale is so curious, straining his neck to try to figure out what is happening around the corner. He is so well behaved! My family has a dog just like this that listens and obeys, even when she does not want to. Not my dogs! They are rascals! I think this Airedale is on the cusp of giving up that well behaved sit to explore whatever is just out of reach!

3.5” x 4” x 6”

Ceramic

When I was young, I was afraid to read all of Battleship Down, because it was too sad and scary. Now, this piece takes me back to how I felt in those moments, trying to brave and peek out to see if was safe to move forward.

4” x 4” x 5.5”
Ceramic

This year, I want to create a sense of Wonder. I made this piece as inspiration.

I used applique, underglazes and multiple glazes.

4.5” x 1.5” x 8.5”
Ceramic

I had a doll house that my grandpa made me growing up. I still have the thought that I may refinish it again. That was the inspiration for this piece.

4.5” x 1.5” x 8.5”
Ceramic

This was a successful experiment. The lack of rules and constraints, allowed me to try all kinds of things I did not think would work. This is so wonderful, because sometimes, strange things do work!

5” x 1.25” x 7.75”
Ceramic

Part of the experimental house series, this house might be my favorite! Bold and Fun!

I used colored slips, appliques, and glaze.

4.75” x 1.5” x 8.5”
Ceramic

The most experimental house of the series, this house is full of bugs. I made this one with applique, slip, glass and crackled glaze.

5” x 1.5” x 8.75”
Ceramic

This little guy has had a long day, and is now ready for a rest.

4” x 5” x 4.5”
Ceramic

In the fall, the squirrels are frantic with the need to gather and hide acorns. These two are no different! They hang on the wall and can be positioned in a variety of ways. I can imagine a bowl full of acorns at the end of this arc where this dynamic duo is headed.

Each Squirrel is Approximately 9.5” × 5” × 2”
Ceramic

Talk about FUN! That is exactly what I am going for with this sculpture. Two squirrels can be repositioned among leftovers from someone’s lunch. One squirrel is standing on a ham sandwich while another is sharing a pickle. This sculpture would look amazing sitting by the bench near the front door where the vintage lunchbox was seemingly forgotten only to be taken over by these silly squirrels.

We have two Irish Terriers. When I learned that the breed’s nickname is “The Red Devil,” I thought, “How bad could they be?” I am not sure why I have a special place in my heart for the precocious, but I do! This sculpture captures the stoic moments: They are fiercely loyal to their people!

Celebrate the spirit of the Irish Terrier with a piece that evokes admiration and joy. This wall hanging sculpture is a tribute to a beloved breed.

8” x 8.5” x 3”
Ceramic

Growing up, we would often discuss the best way to get what we wanted when dealing with a difficult situation. Kids can be mean. My dad would often tell us to react with kindness first, it was a better way to get what we wanted. While it didn’t work all the time, I still try to remember this sentiment.
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11 × 8 × 8

Ceramic and Found Object

He is nothing if not playful. There are times when I need to balance out the more serious work with something light and free: that’s this guy!

Bring the playful spirit of a river otter into your home with this exquisite piece that adds warmth and charm to any space.

11.5” x 11” x 9”
Ceramic

Part of my Ornithological Drawer Series, this piece explores the idea of transition, that there are parts of myself that I have to let go in order to make room for something new to emerge.

7.5 × 10 × 3
Ceramic and Found Object

A tour of the Ornithology Deptartment at the National History Museum sparked thoughts of the dichotomy of such beauty and death. The bird represent parts of life that have had to pass in order for me to grow. They are both still beautiful and dead. This wall hanging piece would make a beautiful addition to a gallery wall.

19" x 7" x 3"
Ceramic and Found Object