I design, create, and finish all of my handmade pottery myself, in my Chicago suburban basement/pottery studio. I use a white clay without grog, which gives me a smooth, light surface to draw and paint on. I roll out clay on a wedging board to make handbuilt pieces like my trays. I discovered ceramics in 2006 and took classes at Lillstreet Art Center. In August of 2007 I bought a wheel and a kiln and set up my own pottery studio in my garage in suburban Chicago.