I design and craft each piece of pottery in my studio in Richfield Springs, New York just north of Cooperstown. It was a change of pace from music to the visual arts that blended my need to be creative, involved in the arts and later on to teach others. Making beautiful artwork was part of each day and clay became the medium that I enjoyed the most. My study of ceramics began at SUNY Potsdam, then continued at UMASS Dartmouth and other studios. Over the years my work has evolved, but a couple key elements remain consistent. Early on, I fell in love with porcelain and began making one-of-a-kind pieces from the exquisite white clay and pairing them with soft, feminine, beautiful glazes. More recently these elements and my early training as a painter have merged into a body of work that I hope will evoke a sense of calm, relaxation and tranquility. In the studio, my love of pottery, painting and teaching others intertwine into an active, creative place in an inspiring and beautiful setting.