I was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, but I've lived in LA now for almost 30 years.  I am a ceramicist and an actor.  And I'm happiest when I'm creating and making things, using my hands.  My maternal grandmother was an artist who made ceramics.  When she passed away, I unfortunately didn't get any of the amazing bowls that she had thrown.  So, I began taking ceramic classes locally in LA and decided “I'm gonna make my own!” 

I began to learn to throw pots on the wheel, then got into hand building with clay.  One thing led to another.  One mistake turned into something else altogether...a weird vase that looked a little bit like ocean coral.  All of this work and play and experimentation has sent me down the path that I'm on today.  The textures and forms I use are often nature inspired.  My ceramic corals and ocean-influenced pieces have been getting attention, especially in light of the planet facing the warming of oceans and the bleaching of coral reefs.  My ceramic pieces won't cause harm.  And hopefully, they might bring a little more awareness to this environmental crisis and the work that needs to be done.

I also believe that art is meant to be shared.  Nothing makes me happier than seeing my pieces in other peoples' homes and businesses.  I sell my pieces privately and in retail stores, including DEKOR, Nickey/Kehoe, Mohave Flea Market in Palm Springs and Ralph Lauren stores in the New York area. 

I still feel like I'm on a journey with ceramics, never quite knowing where it will take me next.  All of this is very exciting to me.

Please reach out to me with any questions you may have.  Thank you.