clay is possibility and potential,
becoming something beautiful or functional,
starting with an idea and becoming something that will stand the test of time.
recent woven artwork
pink lemonade
Pink lemonade is just fancy, and I always feel a little extra when enjoying some. It needs a special glass, a couple of razor thin disks of lemon, maybe some raspberries and of course some crystal clear ice bobbing like diamonds in the perfect setting.
first blush of dawn
As rays of light first broach the horizon the stars fade away, giving way to the planets as the sky turns navy blue. The clouds near the horizon catch blushes of pink and flashes of fire. Within minutes the birds see it and break out into song because they know that...
Winston
After too long a break from weaving, I have finally had enough time to get back to it. My inspiration for this piece is my new pet, Winston, who is a turquoise parrotlet. His plumage ranges from bright green to turquoise and jade and flashes of cobalt blue hidden...
Cradle
A cradle gently embraces and cushions our most precious people, objects or ideas. It is foundation – protecting and supporting. It is origin – a place to start and to be new. And it is home – safe and welcoming.
Fresh Air
A bright clear sky, dotted here and there with a few fluffy clouds and gleams of sunlight, is a restorative for me. The feel of the sun, the scents of the season carried on a breeze, and the crystal clear blue of the heavens grant me energy and joy and never fail to...
deep water
I love nature documentaries, especially those that reveal the underwater world. This piece is a nod to one I saw recently in which I watched an epic battle between a pod of dolphins and a giant shoal of sardines. The dolphins worked together in a 3d coreographed dance...
meet kathryn
Pottery allows me to put something of myself out into the world. As an introvert, I find this is the best way of expressing myself. I’ve been inspired greatly by my parents, both creative in their own ways. I was constantly encouraged to share my creativity with others.
Artist, artisan, handcrafter, craftsman, each word evokes a different sentiment and a different feeling. Quality differences, intentional differences, interpretational differences. I’m not sure I would consider myself an artist. I’m not a crafter either. I’m a potter. However, now that I’m including other materials, even potter feels limiting. When you see yourself differently, you act, think and behave differently.
It’s a compulsion for me at this point. I have ideas – many ideas – and I am driven to make each of them a reality.