I wanted to create something tall and substantial—the kind of piece that actually invites you to hold it. After making my handle-less Mazinger Z tumbler, I really wanted to shift the focus this time. That handle is the heart of the piece for me. I carved those organic ridges so your fingers naturally find their…
I’ve always been captivated by the shifting tides and the hypnotic, synchronized movement of a school of fish—that fluid dance of many that feels like a single living organism. In this piece, I wanted to capture that pulse. I sculpted the handle to mimic the rugged tools of a fisherman—the toggle of a net or…
For a change of pace—and a bit of a throwback to my early days of exploring pottery—I decided to step away from the experimental and lean into something more traditional. I’ve found that Jade Green is easily one of my favorite glazes for pieces with heavy texture. There’s something timeless about how the glaze pools…
Lately, I’ve been craving something… heavier. Something moody. I wanted to capture that exact, luscious shade of a deep red wine—that perfect Raspberry that looks like it has a hundred stories to tell. These mugs are exactly what I wanted. It’s not just “red”—it’s deep. The bowl was a bit more of a “let’s see…
I dug this one out from a while back. It was an early experiment, trying to see if I could mash up the boxy lines of a Gundam with the flow of totem art. I’ve always been curious why a robot face and a carved mask feel so similar to me. The blue glaze did…
Zeta Gundam is in my opinion the most playful. If you have a gunpla, you’ll find the the transformation between robot and jet fighter is amazing.
For this latest series, my daughter (tiny.mud) took to the wheel and threw a beautiful collection of mugs and bowls for me. Having her provide the “canvas” gave me the perfect opportunity to focus entirely on experimenting with carving and glazing. I had a blast playing with different application techniques—layering glazes, brushing, and dabbing to…
There is a specific kind of magic that happens when a piece leaves the studio and starts a life of its own. Usually, that means finding a home on someone’s dining table or mantle. But this week, one of my pieces took on a slightly different job—as a “spokes-horse” for our local pottery community! I…
There is only so much surface on a 4 inch mug that you can use for a mecha carving project design. Luckily RX78 is so iconic I am sure fans will recognise it even with half the face. Google Lens did. So I am pretty happy. (update) Final firing.
I’m thrilled to share that two of my recent pieces are currently on exhibition alongside a fantastic collection of works from my fellow local artists! These pieces represent some of my favorite explorations in form and surface design lately, and they’re serving as a little “appetizer” for what’s coming up at our big annual event….