My art is part of an ongoing journey of self-discovery. Through paint, clay, and other materials, I explore the mystery of existence by observing simple moments of connection with the world around me. From these reflections, I shape expressions of gratitude, beauty, and presence drawn from daily life.
In painting, I look beyond literal detail to capture the essence of a subject. By paring back to color, texture, and form, I challenge myself to loosen control and allow a more direct, authentic response to emerge.
In ceramics, I connect with the ancient human act of shaping tools. I see utility as its own kind of art—the vessel, cup, or plate not only serving its function but also transforming ordinary actions into creative rituals that bring presence and joy to daily life.
Bio
Born and raised in Los Angeles California, my journey began during my Waldorf education, where the unique curriculum fostered my creativity.
Building on this foundation, I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing from the University of San Francisco in 1997. While my studies focused primarily on painting and drawing, I also nurtured my interest in sculpture through working with clay, plaster, and bronze. In 2020 I discovered a love for ceramics, drawn to the concept of functional art.
Since 2013, I’ve lived in Oceanside, California, drawing inspiration from its diverse landscapes, temperate climate, and my family life.
Education
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Painting and Drawing
University of San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, 1997
Exhibitions
- 7th Annual delecTABLE 2025: The Fine Art of Dining, Art Students League of Denver, CO., 2025 (Juror: Justin Paik Reese).
Awards/Publications
- Featured in Pottery Making Illustrated (Jan/Feb 2025 issue) as one of eight artists for the “Extravagance” contest.
- Jurors Choice Award, 7th Annual delecTABLE 2025 exhibit, Art Student League of Denver, 2025.
Sales & Representation
- Ceramics available at Oceanside Museum of Art, Oceanside, CA
- Ceramics available at High Noon General Store, Santa Fe, NM
- Ceramics available at Carrillo Pottery, Oceanside, CA
Workshops
- Pit Firing and Tool Making, with Sam Lopez, Oceanside, CA, 2025
- Paris Love Letters, with Rachel Hazel, Paris, France, 2024
- Sacred Vessels in Ceramics, with Barbara Campbell, Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, 2024
- Hand building Whimsical Beasts, with Helen Shafer Garcia, Fallbrook, CA, 2023
- Practically Painting with O’Keeffe, with Anna Koster, Ghost Ranch, New Mexico, 2023
- All Things Pottery, with Sam Lopez, Oceanside, CA, 2023 and 2024
- Hand built Pottery: From Flat to Form, with Bill Griffith, Oceanside, CA, 2023
Memberships
- Artist Alliance of Southern California, Oceanside, CA.
- Oceanside Pottery Club, Oceanside, CA
- Ceramic Artists of San Diego, San Diego, CA
- Working Artist membership at SFMOMA, San Francisco, CA