Sculpture
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.
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.
11 × 8 × 8
Ceramic and Found Object
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
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
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
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
On a tour to the Natural Museum of History Ornithological Department I saw thousands of birds in drawers. They were so gorgeous and all dead. I think this represents many parts of ourselves as we go though different stages of life. We can appreciate the beauty, but need to let that go to move on.
14.5" x 16" x 3"
Ceramic and Found Object
This Red Tailed Hawk is displayed as it may have been during the Victorian Era. I used a rediscovered vintage drawer to display this bird along with information about how they can adapt and nest in a variety of places. In this Ornithological Drawer Series, each bird represents a piece of me that had to die in order to move on with new version of myself. This old part is displayed and respected, but gone, none the less. This drawer hangs on the wall.
13" x 26.5" x 4"
Ceramic and Found Object
From curious, loving, frustrated or irritated, these ravens have a lot to say to one another. In this three part set, two ravens have a variety of conversations depending on how they are arranged. The possibilities are endless, as my very patient photographer began to discover!
large raven is approximately 13 × 11 × 6
smaller raven 13 X 9 × 6
size varies depending on arrangement
Ceramic
4" x 4" x 2.5"
Have you ever been outside and been surprised to realize a little chipmunk has been staring you down? Or been lucky enough to have a butterfly land on a nearby flower? Have you had a bird pop out of a birdhouse or shrub? I have! And it is always such a joy! Enjoy the moment.
This sculpture is Raku fired. It is a wild process involving fire and smoke. The work comes out just as wild as the process! It is a living finish that can change with time and exposure to UV light.
8" x 5" x 2"
"In every shimmering wing lies the promise of change." -unknown
This bug sculpture is Raku fired. It is a wild process involving fire and smoke. The work comes out just as wild as the process! It is a living finish that can change with time and exposure to UV light.
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