I use the traditional technique of sgraffito in contemporary designs, etching through an applied color to the clay surface. It’s similar to making a woodcut, and the result looks very much the same. I’m enthralled with creating narratives using layers of form, color and imagery to break up the surface and create movement around a three-dimensional form.

My work – whether large-scale wall art or intimate tabletop pieces – celebrates nature. I seek to bring awareness to the value of our wild places and natural elements, often focusing on a particular landscape, seascape, specific plants or birds. It could be the starting point for discussion or, in conjunction with collaborators and partners, a way to engage people in taking their own action to be environmental stewards.