I am a mother of three beautiful children, who are the joy of my life. I believe my art is a reflection of my life and family--full of love, struggle, work, fun and lots of patience.

I started working in clay about 13 years ago. For some reason I was blessed with a natural talent for ceramics and pottery. I enjoy it, and it comes easy.

Although my family (on my mother's side) has been in the United States for four generations, I feel drawn towards my Japanese heritage. I credit this to my deep love and respect for my mother and Japanese grandparents. The urns and Japanese dinnerware come from this influence.

Most of my wheel-thrown forms are created to be functional (bowls, platters, mugs, vases, urns, etc). With these pieces, I try to seek a harmonious balance between function and form. I want these pieces to be enjoyed and used everyday. My more decorative/non-functional pieces come from a natural expression of the clay. In other words, I want to emphasize the natural look and feel of the clay without too much interference. You may notice that my pieces look very different from one another. I prefer not to recreate my work, but let each piece come to life naturally, without too much of my own interference or planning.

I work mostly at home, but occasionally work in other studios. I appreciate those who have purchased my work all over the U.S. and Canada. I have taught ceramics and other art mediums in secondary education and adult community education classes since 1994. I currently teach private lessons and work with children who are home-schooled.

Education
BA Art Education Brigham Young University 1995

Teaching Experience
Art Instructor, Secondary Public and Private Schools. 1994-1998
Private Art Instructor, All levels. 1997-present