I have been working with clay for 14 years and have worked as a full-time potter for the past 2 ½ years selling at local markets. While most of my pots are functional, I have recently started to play with sculptural ceramic forms as well. I decorate my pots with several layers of different color glazes that react to one another in a way that creates visual interest. My pots are fired at a cone 6 oxygen rich environment because I like how bright and vibrant the glazes are at this temp, yet they still have stoneware strength to withstand daily use. I love the thought that people are using and enjoying my work on a daily basis. I pay a lot of attention to the weight of my work, not only that they need to be light enough to be used comfortably, but also to have a physical and aesthetic balance.