Growing up, my Father was interested in Native American artifacts and antiques. As a child, I remember thinking of these things as treasures. I was attracted to the intimate qualities of the smaller objects: the textures of rusty iron, crawling paint on old furniture, and even the musty smell of various old objects.

Throughout my collegiate career my focus was on ceramic sculpture and on the figure. I come from eight and a half years of art making in a university setting. My primary focus has always been in ceramics, both pottery and sculpture.

Most recently, I have been working at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin as an adjunct professor. I have also been working as a studio potter and sculptor for four years: showing in galleries and selling my work at art festivals.