I don’t think there is much to my work; just a moment of time that materialized in 3D.  Presently I’m working with a white stoneware clay body and firing in a salt kiln.  I didn’t necessarily choose this particular method, it has chosen me through opportunity and a conducive situation.  I’ve been working in a pottery and throw in series of a dozen or much more, depending on the pot.  I don’t view my pottery experience as a therapeutic, peaceful journey that is always wonderful.  It’s more of an urge that needs to come out and clay happens to be the outlet.  I’m simply a craftsman and clay is one of the materials I work with. 

As with life, there are highs and lows with what I throw, and I always strive to produce good work.  I am beginning to notice a pattern within my pots, and this is helpful in producing good work.  I’m beginning to pay attention to aspects of pots that I never did before, and with discipline and work ethic my understanding is growing.  The importance of continually throwing is how it gives me new ideas, and how today’s pots lead to better pots tomorrow.  Its serendipity.

I’m constantly investigating new ideas; especially with the glazes.  I will continue in my efforts until I come across the next insight.  I am fortunate enough to have periods of time to focus solely on pottery and I’m structuring my life to continue this.  For me, the highlight of making pottery is unloading the kiln and seeing how the pot comes out. It still is often surprising.