To be artistic is a gift of perception. It is the ability to see and appreciate unity and contrast, harmony in line or colour, repetition of shapes and spaces, and to keenly observe balance in design, but one must remain open to the audacious, to art with attitude.

Exploring different techniques and firing options just begins to scratch the surface of earth and fire for me. Occasionally, I pit fire pieces following the ancients and turn the results over to creation. There is a thrill when the ashes are pushed aside and the pots are exposed.