I first fell in love with the potter's wheel and the unpretentious beauty of traditional pottery in college in the '70s, and I am still hooked on pots that speak of a life unplugged. Wheel thrown teapots, coffee cups, plates, serving bowls and other simple, functional forms are exciting to me in their endless expressive variation. I make pots for everyday use in the home, pots that provide quiet moments of enjoyment and companionship in celebration of small daily ceremonies, pots that can rise to special occasions with family and friends.

In 2005, after 30 years in Venezuela, my family and I returned to the Midwest.  We set up home and studio in the wooded beauty of the St. Croix River Valley with its rich history of pottery making.  A major milestone in my career is a recent invitation to form part of the Upper St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour as a host studio in May 2009 after having been a guest potter at Linda Christianson’s studio for the past 3 years. I cherish the presence of friends and fellow potters, as well as the supportive cultural medium that frames our new life in Minnesota.