My background in accessibility, my experience as a mother, and my training as a yoga teacher are perspectives that shape how I create art today. The physicality of handbuilding is a form of moving meditation for me. Through this way of working, I connect to a love that connects everything in the universe. I understand why, throughout history, humans have sensed that handmade objects carry traces of love and magic with them. I hope to create small moments of joy and connection through my pieces. A carefully made and beautiful dish can remind someone that they are worthy and loved while they are eating dinner alone. A handcrafted vase full of wildflowers may remind someone of their connection to their community and the natural world. Or maybe it just makes them smile and exhale because it's pretty - that would be enough for me. As a lifelong artist and Fishers resident, I am deeply committed to supporting the arts in our local Fishers community. My ceramic practice spans more than thirty-five years, from classes at the Indianapolis Art League to my study at the Kansas City Art Institute and my current studio and teaching practice. I post new pieces and upcoming shows on Instagram, so please follow me there. You can also find my work on Etsy. Message me before you buy there if you're local, and we will make a different arrangement (I'll always cut the price a bit if I can avoid the shipping cost). Thank you for supporting local art!