For as long as I can remember, I’ve been captivated by bodies, movement, and the living world around me. I began as a modern dancer and later became a massage therapist and yoga teacher, always exploring the deep connection between healing and creativity. When I could no longer do massage, I turned to herbal medicine, carrying forward my dedication to the body’s wisdom into the world of plants. That transformation led me outside, into the forests and shorelines of the Pacific Northwest.

I immersed myself in herbal medicine and sustainable foraging, discovering that plants and fungi offered not only remedies for the body but also endless opportunities for art and color. Mushrooms, lichens, and leaves became both teachers and collaborators, bridging my two lifelong passions: wellness and creativity.

When I discovered clay in 2022, it felt like coming home. Clay has always been part of human history, and working with it connects me deeply to the earth and to our collective ancestry. Its tactile, grounding nature reawakens that sense of belonging in a profound way. A big part of my exploration as an artist is combining pottery with other organic materials. I find that bringing objects made of natural materials into the home is wonderfully calming and centering, a way of inviting the quiet strength of the forest and the calming presence of the sea into everyday life.

Today, my work in clay reflects a life spent listening closely—to bodies, to landscapes, and to the steady wisdom of nature. My handmade ceramics draw from the mosses, lichens, shifting shorelines, and evergreen forests that surround me. Through clay, I hope to honor both the land I live on and the long human lineage of shaping earth into objects of beauty and use. 

I am continually inspired by the landscapes and seasons of Olympia, Washington, where I make my home with my husband, our daughter, and two cats.