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When people ask me about my work, I generally do not place myself in any category (functional or nonfunctional). This tends to surprise some people. Of course, to support myself I create what my customers want. Generally it is some type of functional ware such as cups, bowls, or platters. Creating functional ware is quite rewarding. Knowing that the objects I have created will in some way enrich people's everyday lives is a great feeling. However, when I am not creating something for my customer, I am creating sculptural vessels. Some people have referred to them as pillow pots. I like to give them either a male or female feeling to them. I combine wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques to create these vessels. Creating such vessels gives me more freedom to explore my creative energies. For many years I was a potter strictly working on the wheel. After my first trip to NCECA, my inner voice told me that I MUST handbuild. I have not looked back since. Today I combine both wheel throwing and handbuilding, and I have never been happier or more successful. The more experienced I become, the more I become interested in surfaces. From subtle to dramatic, the surface offers infinite possibilities. The process of creating just the right surface for each piece is a challenge that I never get tired of trying to solve. I often visualize the final piece in my head, and then my challenge is the process the clay must go through to become a reality.

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A special Thanks to Margie Milne for all her hardwork and determination!

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