Ceramics is one of the most ancient industries going back thousands of years. Due to the abundance of clay, pottery is truly global. It bridges ages, geography, socio-economic factors and opinion. While recognized universally, a handcrafted object resonates with people in a different, more personal way than mass produced ones. A ceramic piece expresses the time, thought and skill of the artist. Clay enables me to engage in a conversation with the end user through their relationship and use of my pieces.  Inspiration has always come from my surroundings, nature, travel, the urban landscape and architecture. The work, while functional, communicates and idea which is not always obvious, light, shadows, shape, textures and structure.