A bit about me…

Born and raised in Lancaster County, my journey to clay came later in life.

For the past 40 years, I have worked as an interior designer and merchandise buyer, with the last 30 years practicing in my own design firm, Room with a View. While it has been an amazing career, one that gave me freedom to raise my family, travel, and work with some extraordinary clients, I was beginning to feel the need to do something for myself. My children were grown with their own families, and the time felt right to look into a creative hobby.

When a friend asked me to join a community clay class, while hesitant, I agreed and haven’t looked back since.

Growing up, my parents owned a ceramic shop and as children we were involved with helping to stock the shelves, load and unload the kiln, and pour the molds.

That experience gave me a small glimpse into the business of clay.

My husband and I transformed a small hen house on our property into an art studio, which is where I create my work. It holds the charm, serenity, and brilliant sunlight that makes each studio session a joy.

A number of years ago I was fortunate to study with a master potter in England. That experience helped to inform my current body of work.

My work is figurative, focusing mostly on animals, always pushing the limits of the clay body and materials. You will often find melted glass, random glaze drips, and melted beeswax as the finishing touches of my pieces. I work in the abstract both with my subjects, as well as in the finishing.

My work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. It is also available at the Red Raven Art Company in Lancaster, PA, The Smith Gallery in New Cumberland, PA, Elevate Art an online gallery in North Carolina, along with regional juried outdoor shows and regional exhibitions.