I was introduced to the art world at my brother's studio in Boston in the 1970's. I learned the fundamentals of wheel thrown pottery from my brother and evolved the rest of my clay skills from personal experience. My technical knowledge developed over a 12-year period while I worked in research and development for a fine china manufacturer. I attained expertise in all aspects of production glaze and clay forming techniques. I have explored stoneware, porcelain, raku and earthenware clays as a means of forming my ideas into creative shapes that include functional use as well...more