3-D Art
The transition from encaustic photography to sculpting clay creatures may seem unexpected, but for me, it represents a natural evolution of my artistic expression. In the tactile embrace of clay, I discovered a newfound sense of playfulness and whimsy, a departure from the contemplative stillness of my photographic work.Each clay animal I create is imbued with its own personality and charm, a reflection of the joy and wonder I find in the world around me. I create my animal friends from high-fire clay; bisque fire them; cold finish them and then dress them in vintage doll clothes, fabric, ribbon and lace. I assemble and coat the clothing with hot wax, creating motion and stability to the piece. I've also been known to add wire, string, found objects and antique frames .
Stranger Than Fiction: A Twisted Tale
It is impossible to know the entire story if it is told from just one perspective. Through this series of hand-built ceramic busts, I explore the timeless characters of fairytales, folktales, nursery rhymes, and fables. Each piece reimagines a human character wearing the mask of the animal from their story, creating a shift in point of view. By combining empathy and irony, the series invites the viewer to reconsider familiar narratives through shared identity and intent. Each piece is hand-built from b-mixed clay and low-fired with underglaze. They are then finished with underglaze and sometimes paints and encaustics.
Under the Big Top
A small circus of childhood memories, where little animals perform in and out of the spotlight, and whimsy is the only rule they follow. This is a series of ceramic circus animal performers created with mixed media; including clay, wax, fabric, wire, old boxes, and found objects. These pieces feature finely detailed animals dressed in fabric, dipped in hot wax, balancing on a wire or ball, and sometimes living inside a vintage wooden box, as if caught in a moment of a circus dream. Hand-built from B-mix clay and low-fired with underglaze, they embody a playful blend of nostalgia and whimsy. The series celebrates imagination, performance, and the timeless sense of wonder found in the circus.
Animal Portraitures
Hand-built ceramic animals in vintage frames, created to spark joy. Each portrait captures an animal with its own quirky personality. These framed moments are playful and whimsical, each animal offering a small glimpse into a world where character and charm feel wonderfully alive. Little windows into a place where happiness is handmade.
Clay Menagerie of Animal Friends
Clay Menagerie of Animal Friends showcases hand-built creatures formed from B-mix clay, low-fired and colored with underglaze, with occasional cold finishes or touches of encaustic. Each animal carries its own charming personality, coming together as a playful, joyful gathering of little friends.
Clay Works in Progress
A behind-the-scenes look at clay works in the making.