I was born in the foothills
of the Rocky Mountains. My
first experience with clay was
getting my boots stuck in the
gumbo during the spring thaw.
I hated mud, so it is ironic
that I developed a passion for
working with clay.
Clay captured me like the
boot stuck in the gumbo, and
after 30 years the rapture
continues. From my first class
over 30 years ago and
throughout my life as a
potter, I still find myself
designing pots as I fall asleep
at night. I enjoy the
physicality of clay and pushing
it to its limits. My eclectic
style can be explained by the
synergies that evolve from
traveling, teaching, creating,
exhibiting and having a
curious nature.
I come from a family of
makers. Though clay is my
chosen medium, I delight in
combining it with other
materials. Not limited by
tradition, my inspiration
comes from nature and
industry, usually resulting in
works on the edge of function.
This seems to be a reflection
of this segment my life where
I divide my time between
Burnaby and the Nicola Valley.
I have the best of both worlds.
The serene setting at my
Stump Lake studio is
conducive for creating ‘one of
a kind’ pieces and I am
rewarded by motivating and
inspiring others through my
work at the Shadbolt Centre
of the Arts.
