Biography
My life as a potter began in high school in 1969. In 1976 I graduated from Humboldt State University with a B.A. in art, and ceramics has been my full-time job ever since. I strive to make the most durable pottery possible, which is both functional and high quality. All of my porcelain pottery is hand-thrown or slab-built, then fired to 2400 degrees.
All pottery is ovenproof, microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe. For long life, place dish in cool oven, and allow dish to warm up with oven. Each piece is a signed original.
All pottery is ovenproof, microwave-safe and dishwasher-safe. For long life, place dish in cool oven, and allow dish to warm up with oven. Each piece is a signed original.
Education
Started throwing pots in 1969 in high school.
Attended College of the Redwoods 1971-1972, major: Art & Forestry.
Attended Humboldt State University 1972-1976.
Graduated Humboldt State University 1976 with B.A. in Art.
While at Humboldt, took all ceramics classes offered; specialized in glaze formulation and kiln building.
Worked in the work-study program: glaze-making and mixing clay bodies for students for one year; glaze room supervisor for
1 1/2 years including glaze testing, glaze mixing, and chemical ordering; kiln room attendant for 2 years including loading and firing ware.
Attended College of the Redwoods 1971-1972, major: Art & Forestry.
Attended Humboldt State University 1972-1976.
Graduated Humboldt State University 1976 with B.A. in Art.
While at Humboldt, took all ceramics classes offered; specialized in glaze formulation and kiln building.
Worked in the work-study program: glaze-making and mixing clay bodies for students for one year; glaze room supervisor for
1 1/2 years including glaze testing, glaze mixing, and chemical ordering; kiln room attendant for 2 years including loading and firing ware.
Professional Experience
Have worked as a full-time studio potter since graduation from HSU in 1976.
HSU Ceramics Guild Treasurer 1 year, President 1 year.
I have built over 12 kilns from scratch.
Most recent ones for the Molokai Art Center-two converted kilns to salt kilns
Put on 2 studio sales per year for 19 years. Stopped in 1992 to do more traveling shows
Have displayed works at the following galleries: Humboldt Cultural Center, The Art Center, and Humboldt's Finest, Eureka, CA; Candy Stick Studio, Ferndale, CA; Volcano Art Center, Volcano, HI; and Plaza Design, Arcata, CA.
Currently have works on display at the following galleries: The Gallery, Trinidad, CA; Many Hands Gallery, Eureka, CA; Caravan Of Dreams, Arcata CA; Los Bagels, Arcata CA and Eureka locations -Mugs and Glasses. I have a line of functional work at Eureka Natural foods in McKinleyville and The Arcata Co-op carries my work
as well.
Featured in two-man shows at Humboldt State University in 1976 and College of the Redwoods in 1980.
Have sold pottery at Juried Art shows in the San Francisco Bay Area, Half-Moon Bay, CA; Sacramento, Los Angeles, Redding, Santa Barbara Ca,Marin Ca,Eureka and Arcata, CA; Anacortes and Bellevue, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Seattle Folklife Festival, WA; Davis Whole Earth Festival, Davis, CA; Tempe Art Festival, AZ; Fountain Hills, AZ, Tuscan Az, Denver, CO; Park City, UT; Art in The Park, Boulder City, NV. and a few I forgot. As well as some small Humboldt County shows over the many decades
Served as vice president for over 12 years on board of directors for Same old People and am now just a board member,which puts on a local Art fair and community event-I have done the show for 48 years as well.
Pottery has taken its toll on my body especially my hands and I have to slow it down a bit now
I no longer do out of Humboldt art shows-see my schedule
HSU Ceramics Guild Treasurer 1 year, President 1 year.
I have built over 12 kilns from scratch.
Most recent ones for the Molokai Art Center-two converted kilns to salt kilns
Put on 2 studio sales per year for 19 years. Stopped in 1992 to do more traveling shows
Have displayed works at the following galleries: Humboldt Cultural Center, The Art Center, and Humboldt's Finest, Eureka, CA; Candy Stick Studio, Ferndale, CA; Volcano Art Center, Volcano, HI; and Plaza Design, Arcata, CA.
Currently have works on display at the following galleries: The Gallery, Trinidad, CA; Many Hands Gallery, Eureka, CA; Caravan Of Dreams, Arcata CA; Los Bagels, Arcata CA and Eureka locations -Mugs and Glasses. I have a line of functional work at Eureka Natural foods in McKinleyville and The Arcata Co-op carries my work
as well.
Featured in two-man shows at Humboldt State University in 1976 and College of the Redwoods in 1980.
Have sold pottery at Juried Art shows in the San Francisco Bay Area, Half-Moon Bay, CA; Sacramento, Los Angeles, Redding, Santa Barbara Ca,Marin Ca,Eureka and Arcata, CA; Anacortes and Bellevue, Washington; Portland, Oregon; Seattle Folklife Festival, WA; Davis Whole Earth Festival, Davis, CA; Tempe Art Festival, AZ; Fountain Hills, AZ, Tuscan Az, Denver, CO; Park City, UT; Art in The Park, Boulder City, NV. and a few I forgot. As well as some small Humboldt County shows over the many decades
Served as vice president for over 12 years on board of directors for Same old People and am now just a board member,which puts on a local Art fair and community event-I have done the show for 48 years as well.
Pottery has taken its toll on my body especially my hands and I have to slow it down a bit now
I no longer do out of Humboldt art shows-see my schedule
