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Earth, water, air and fire — so simple, but so complex. Unknown
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I’ve appreciated and collected pottery for decades. Several years ago, my wife enrolled us in a pottery class where I was given the opportunity to experience first hand, working in clay. I’m a dedicated, full time plein air painter, but after throwing my first small vase I was captivated by the enjoyment and satisfaction of creating pottery.
The forms I hand throw are reminiscent of the classic lines found in traditional arts & crafts. They range from tall, tapered vases with rounded shoulders to short, wide mouthed bulbous pots. As in my plein air paintings, nature plays a large role in my inspiration for the decoration of the pottery. Dragonflies, fish, lily pads, trees, wildflowers and landscapes are subjects that find their way onto the surface of my vases and pots. Some decorations are carved, some are painted with traditional brushes, while others incorporate a wax resist method. In my work, greens and earth tones are the dominate glaze colors. I strive to create pieces that are visually strong enough to be displayed as purely decorative items, but if desired, can also be functional containers for floral arrangements.
My goal as a potter is to create unique pieces that will compliment any setting through their sense of timelessness and classic representations.
The forms I hand throw are reminiscent of the classic lines found in traditional arts & crafts. They range from tall, tapered vases with rounded shoulders to short, wide mouthed bulbous pots. As in my plein air paintings, nature plays a large role in my inspiration for the decoration of the pottery. Dragonflies, fish, lily pads, trees, wildflowers and landscapes are subjects that find their way onto the surface of my vases and pots. Some decorations are carved, some are painted with traditional brushes, while others incorporate a wax resist method. In my work, greens and earth tones are the dominate glaze colors. I strive to create pieces that are visually strong enough to be displayed as purely decorative items, but if desired, can also be functional containers for floral arrangements.
My goal as a potter is to create unique pieces that will compliment any setting through their sense of timelessness and classic representations.
