My work is multi-media, focused on value, contrast, detail, closeup, beauty in reality that is conveyed through realistic charcoal drawings as well as ceramic vessels. I want my work to submerge the viewer into the emotion of the subject matter whether it is uneasiness, sadness, joy, or nostalgia, by the complex details and value of the drawings. I want my ceramic vessels to bridge those complex emotions through visual textures, values, forms, and detail, as well as replicating the mark making and materials used in charcoal drawings.

My charcoal drawings use a range of medium to large scale paper with a person (typically a woman) as the subject matter. The drawings are closeup photos of faces, hands, hair, etc,. The drawings are high contrast and value bringing a sense of intense depth. The details of the light reflecting off their hair and skin contrast the darkest dark of the shadows and backgrounds.

My ceramics vessels are mostly made up of thrown vases that have added texture, carved texture, painted designs, and different raku techniques to achieve the desired effect. I am using a monochromatic palette to reference the charcoal drawings. Most of the vessels have some form of line-work or texture to convey value and contrast.