I have worked as an interior designer for the past 40 years, the last few years I have developed a passion for working with clay. Its tactile qualities appeal to my core senses.

When I am not designing, I can be found in my studio researching, studying, and lovingly crafting creatures and objects from clay. I'm inspired by nature and animals, and strive to capture their grace and presence while also adding a bit of whimsy to each creation.

Though a lifelong resident of Lancaster County, I have traveled abroad and draw inspiration from centuries-old art and traditions.  I combine throwing, pinching, and hand building when crafting my pieces before adding layers of slip and underglaze.  Most of my work is fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln. My unique final coat of burnished beeswax helps to add a soft patina to each piece.

In August of 2019, I traveled to England to attend a 3 day workshop in Lazenby England with a master potter.  This trip has further helped to inform my body of work.

I am often asked what inspires my work. My husband and I lost our beloved dog Koko a number of years ago.  His illness coincided with the beginning of my pottery journey. In his 4 short years, he taught me about love, loyalty, companionship, and vulnerability. He also taught me how to value our relationship with the animals we share our world with. He braved his illness with trust in us for his existence. We grew to love him more through this experience. His life, and loss, have driven the direction of my work.  I dedicate my work to his memory.  I hope to share the joy he enriched us with in the pieces I create.