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My work has progressed through the traditional wheel thrown pieces back to hand building where I have more freedom to manipulate the clay. I wanted the clay to speak for itself, therefore, I do not use molds. The realistic movement spoke to me as I wanted to see everyday objects in clay. Then I wondered why can't a quilt be made from clay.

My current series of work focuses on clay being manipulated into “fabric”. From their stacking quilts, rolls of fabric, and carved panels depicting scenes with a quilt as a focal point have been explored.

I live in Jasper, Georgia in the midst of the Blue Ridge mountains, and have been working with clay my whole life. I have a Bachelor's degree in Art Education / Ceramics and a Master's degree in Christian Education. Lastly, I'm the past-President of the Sharptop Arts Association.

I'd love to talk with you about bringing your families memories and traditions to life through clay. Together, we can turn your precious moments into a cherished family heirloom. I'm also available for exhibits in the Southeastern US.

Curernt and Past Exhibitions

Gallery on the Row, Augusta, GA, Oct. 2004 – Jul. 2005

Georgia Clay Council Invitational, Sep. 2004, 2005 & 2006; June 2007

Robert A. Peck Art Center, Riverton, WY, Aug. 2005 – Sep. 2005

Folk Fest 2005, Atlanta, GA, Aug. 2005

Blue Ridge Art Center, Blue Ridge, GA, Dec. 2005; Dec 2006, Sep 2009, Sep 2010

Maude Kerns Art Center, Eugene, OR, Apr. 2006 – May 2006

National View at Grandview Gallery, AAC, Sep. 2006, Sep 2010

Swan Couch House Gallery, Atlanta GA, Nov 2006, Nov 2008

Winner’s Show, Grandview Gallery, AAC, Jan. 2007

Southworks, OCAF, May 2007, Oct. 2010

Georgia Heritage Center – ongoing gallery, May 2007

National Juried Art Exhibition, South Cobb, July 2007, Jul 2010

Marble Festival, Jasper GA, Oct 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Georgia National Fair, Perry GA, Oct 2008

Georgia Clay Regional, Jasper GA, June 2009