Having lived in many places, I have never encountered such a dynamic and inspiring community of artists, nor such a rich variety of firing techniques to explore as there are in Missoula. My recent body of work delves into the wildlife of the Northwest and the profound connection that native cultures have with the land and its creatures. Through sculpting, I seek to evoke a sense of wisdom, resilience, and quiet strength—especially in older beings whose stories are etched into their forms. My goal is to create pieces that not only capture a viewer’s interest but also invite them to reflect on the depth and spirit of the subject. Each sculpture is a narrative, a moment suspended in time that speaks to the enduring relationship between nature and humanity.

Art is deeply embedded in my daily life, fueled by inspiration from ancient Greek and Asian traditions, German expressionism, the Bay Area movement, and particularly the work of Northwest Indigenous artists such as Raven Halfmoon, Rick Bartow, and Wally Dion. Faces—both human and animal—captivate me, their expressions and gestures becoming the foundation of my sculptural forms. My process is as much about intuition as it is about technique; I shape each piece with a sensitivity to the clay’s organic nature and the unpredictable beauty of atmospheric firings. When I am not sculpting, I immerse myself in galleries and museums, drawn to the transformative power of art. I am eager to share my work with a gallery that values storytelling through form, honoring both the past and the present through the expressive language of sculpture.