Artist Statement

      I do art because it is a way to relax during the day and express myself creatively. I enjoy making the pieces I make and experimenting with new techniques. Ceramics specifically allows me to do this because with 3-D forms, there are so many ways to manipulate and alter art. My goals as a ceramic artist is to master using the wheel and make my work as neat as possible.

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     In my work, I try to challenge myself with different forms, designs and techniques. I enjoy trying new things and I want to make my pieces have a wide variety. Sometimes when a piece comes out differently than I imagined it to, I make decisions in ways to alter it to look the way I wanted it to, or create a different look to it completely. I usually hand build my projects, although I have tried some on the wheel. I also really like playing with texture and experimenting with glazes. I would like to learn new glaze techniques though, especially in high fires. The themes of my work vary, some from life experiences and some from different inspirations. 

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     My current work has improved a lot over the years. I am more open to trying new things, making pieces on a larger scale, and thinking of original ideas. Whereas my prior work was more basic forms and glazes, I have tried to incorporate different materials and forms into this year's projects.