We all know the immense impact that honey bees have on our world for food production and continuing the natural beauties of the landscape through pollination. It was not until my husband, son, and I relocated to the coastal town of Rockport, Maine, that I truly saw and appreciated their work with my own eyes. Taking a lesson from the honey bee, I strive to add to the community around me. My studio was built with energy and water efficiency in mind, using less than 4 gallons of fresh water a month and recycling the gray water. When the water is used as far as it can go, it is then given over to the flowers and trees that fill our land.
Aside from the joy of holding a hand made ware, chosen for your own delight, pottery made right here in the United States does us a world of good. My aim is to make functional artwork that is affordable and brings you happiness with each use. The porcelain, stoneware, and glazes that I use are durable, fade resistant, microwavable, oven and dishwasher safe, reducing one's use of disposable products.
I will not sell something I do not have faith in, so when my product arrives in your home you will know it's beauty and function will stand the test of daily use.
My History
I am a BFA graduate of The College of Art and Architecture at Pennsylvania State University. Since leaving Happy Valley I had returned to my home state of Rhode Island, where for 10 years I made wonderful friends in the art community of Pawtucket and Providence (some of which can be found on the "Community" page). While there, my family and I saw the need for more accessible "creator space". Our solution to this was the creation of Mad Dog Artist Studios and Gallery, a multimedia working space for independent artists. After 7 awesome and exciting years Mad Dog is the home to roughly 50 members, creating diverse art from jewelry to painting, ceramics to digital media and everything in between, as well as sale and gallery events, and Yoga for artists and office workers. Though I continue to love and work administratively at Mad Dog, opportunities to pursue life in Maine presented themselves and we took them! I now joyfully work out of a small potter's studio in our home surrounded by trees, flowers, water, and bees.
Aside from the joy of holding a hand made ware, chosen for your own delight, pottery made right here in the United States does us a world of good. My aim is to make functional artwork that is affordable and brings you happiness with each use. The porcelain, stoneware, and glazes that I use are durable, fade resistant, microwavable, oven and dishwasher safe, reducing one's use of disposable products.
I will not sell something I do not have faith in, so when my product arrives in your home you will know it's beauty and function will stand the test of daily use.
My History
I am a BFA graduate of The College of Art and Architecture at Pennsylvania State University. Since leaving Happy Valley I had returned to my home state of Rhode Island, where for 10 years I made wonderful friends in the art community of Pawtucket and Providence (some of which can be found on the "Community" page). While there, my family and I saw the need for more accessible "creator space". Our solution to this was the creation of Mad Dog Artist Studios and Gallery, a multimedia working space for independent artists. After 7 awesome and exciting years Mad Dog is the home to roughly 50 members, creating diverse art from jewelry to painting, ceramics to digital media and everything in between, as well as sale and gallery events, and Yoga for artists and office workers. Though I continue to love and work administratively at Mad Dog, opportunities to pursue life in Maine presented themselves and we took them! I now joyfully work out of a small potter's studio in our home surrounded by trees, flowers, water, and bees.