What art offers is space - a certain breathing room for the spirit. --John Updike
Gallery in Motion
Gallery - The Stories
The gallery contains some of my most unique pieces. Many of these pieces were developed using the techniques I learned in Japan. Others are a fusion of my Japanese training and my own personally developed methods. I have tried to provide a brief synopsis of how each piece was formed.
Some of these gallery pieces have been sold, some are in private collections, and some are for sale.
I hope that you enjoy these pieces as much as I do. I also do architectural pottery and custom work for individuals that have special design requirements.
Some of these gallery pieces have been sold, some are in private collections, and some are for sale.
I hope that you enjoy these pieces as much as I do. I also do architectural pottery and custom work for individuals that have special design requirements.
Sunrise to Sunset - Vase
Sold - $2,500
- This piece was wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Porcelain-type clay with bio-regional glaze application.
- Dimensions 9.5"H x 8"W
Sold - $2,500
Clouds - Sake Bottle
In Artist's Collection
- This piece was wood-fired for 10 days to
- 1,250° C in the Bizen region of Japan.
- The clay was taken right from the rice fields in the Bizen region of Japan.
- Dimensions 5.75"H x 4"W
In Artist's Collection
Dawn Breaks - Sake Bottle
In Artist's Collection
- This piece was wood-fired for 10 days to 1,250° C in the Bizen region of Japan.
- The pattern is produced using the Hidasuki technique of wrapping moistened, softened rice straw around the pot during firing.
- Dimensions 5.25"H x 3.75"W
In Artist's Collection
Solar Flares - Sake Bottle
In Artist's Collection
- This piece was wood-fired for 10 days to 1,250° C in the Bizen region of Japan.
- The pattern is produced using the Hidasuki technique of wrapping moistened, softened rice straw around the pot during firing.
- Dimensions 5.25"H x 3.75"W
In Artist's Collection
Four Flowers - Vase
In Artist's Collection
- Wood-fired for
10 days to 1,250° C in the Bizen region of Japan.
- The result is called Aobizen (Blue Bizen) which is a very rare occurrence.
- Dimensions 5.5"H x 3.25"W
In Artist's Collection
Walnut Burl - Vase
Available: Price $400.00
- Wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F using copper wire and straw.
- The clay body is stoneware.
- Dimensions 10"H x 10"W
Available: Price $400.00
Tears of Buddha - Tsubo
In Artist's Collection
- Gas-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Bio-Regional glaze application.
- Dimensions 14.5"H x 15"W
In Artist's Collection
Peacock's Pride - Tsubo
In Private Collection
- Gas-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Bio-regional glaze application.
- Dimensions 14.5"H x 15"W
In Private Collection
Comet Tails - Planter
Available: Price $1,500.00
- Gas-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Bio-regional glaze application.
- Dimensions 11"H x 11.5"W
Available: Price $1,500.00
Dunes - Plate
Available: Price $200.00
- Wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- The clay body is stoneware.
- Dimensions 1.5"H x 9.5"W
Available: Price $200.00
Sidewinder - Plate
Available: Price $225.00
- Wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- The clay body is stoneware.
- Dimensions 1.5"H x 9"W
Available: Price $225.00
Harvest Moon - Plate
Available: Price $300.00
- Gas-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Bio-regional glaze application.
- Dimensions 2.5"H x 13"W
Available: Price $300.00
Fall Winds - Plate
Available: Price $200.00
- Gas-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Bio-regional glaze application.
- Dimensions 1.5"H x 12"W
Available: Price $200.00
Starfish - Plate
Available: Price $250.00
- Gas-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Formulated glaze application on porcelain clay body.
- Dimensions 2"H x 8"W
Available: Price $250.00
Wheat Grass - Shallow Bowl
Available: Price $150.00
- Gas-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Bio-regional glaze application on stoneware.
- Dimensions 3"H x 9"W
Available: Price $150.00
Cotton Fields - Teapot
In private collection.
- Wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Bio-regional apple wood ash glaze application.
- Dimensions 10.5"H x 7.5"W
In private collection.
Cinnamon Sticks - Teapot
Available: Price $100.00
- Gas-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Formulated glaze application on porcelain clay body.
- Dimensions 10.5"H x 8"W
Available: Price $100.00
Serenity - Teapot
Available: Price $225.00
- Gas-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Unglazed black stoneware.
- Dimensions 11"H x 10"W
- Comes with three cups.
Available: Price $225.00
Dignity - Urn
In private collection.
- Wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Unglazed white stoneware.
- Dimensions 10.5"H x 7"W
In private collection.
Ginger Crackle - Ginger Jar
Available: Price $250.00
- Wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Unglazed white stoneware with dragon-scale pattern.
- Dimensions 8.5"H x 6"W
Available: Price $250.00
Butternut - Mizusashi
(Fresh Water Jar for Tea Ceremony)
Available: Price $300.00
(Fresh Water Jar for Tea Ceremony)
- Wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Unglazed porcelain-type clay, wave pattern.
- Dimensions 7"H x 9"W
Available: Price $300.00
The Keeper - Lidded Tea Jar
- Wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Unglazed white stoneware with dragon-scale pattern.
- Dimensions 7.5"H x 8.5"W
Starry Night - Flower Vase
Available: Price $400.00
- Gas-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Formulated glaze application on porcelain clay body.
- Dimensions 14"H x 8"W
Available: Price $400.00
River Currents - Flower Vase
Available: Price $260.00
- Wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Unglazed porcelain-type clay.
- Dimensions 9.5"H x 9"W
Available: Price $260.00
Oak Bark - Flower Vase
Available: Price $280.00
- Wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Unglazed porcelain-type clay.
- Dimensions 9.5"H x 9"W
Available: Price $280.00
Star Anise - Flower Vase
Available: Price $225.00
- Wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Unglazed porcelain-type clay with dragon-scale pattern.
- Dimensions 8.5"H x 6.5"W
Available: Price $225.00
Pumpkin - Jar
Available: Price $225.00
- Wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Black slip on porcelain-type clay.
- Dimensions 6.5"H x 8.5"W
Available: Price $225.00
Bartlett - Jar
Available: Price $200.00
- Wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Unglazed porcelain-type clay.
- Dimensions 8"H x 7.5"W
Available: Price $200.00
Ebony - Jar
Available: Price $225.00
- Wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Unglazed expanded black clay.
- Dimensions 7"H x 8"W
Available: Price $225.00
Pinion - Jar
Available: Price $225.00
- Wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Unglazed porcelain-type clay.
- Dimensions 8"H x 10"W
Available: Price $225.00
Reflections - Brush Bottle
- Wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Unglazed porcelain-type clay with ripple pattern.
- Dimensions 3.25"H x 3.25"W
Chaff - Sake Bottle
Available: Price $90.00
- Wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Unglazed porcelain-type clay.
- Dimensions 5.5"H x 4"W
Available: Price $90.00
Green Rivers - Sake Bottle
Available: Price $145.00
- Wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Unglazed, green slip combed porcelain-type clay.
- Dimensions 5.5"H x 4.5"W
Available: Price $145.00
Little John - Sake Bottle and Cups
Available: Price $150.00
- Wood-fired in Santa Cruz, CA to 2,300° F.
- Unglazed porcelain-type clay, with copper wire application.
- Dimensions 5.5"H x 4.5"W
Available: Price $150.00