Sketch Books

I use my sketchbooks to loosen up. This is a layered process, much like my ceramic work. I begin with collage using fragments of printed photos that i’ve taken of textures and landscapes, torn paper, and found objects. I then draw in layers with marker and pencil before adding ink, water color, and gouache, that drip, bleed, and flow unpredictably, echoing the movement of glaze on clay. This space allows for spontaneity, a place to experiment before bringing ideas into the studio. The interplay of control and spontaneity keeps the work alive, pushing me to embrace the unexpected. These pages are a record of my exploration, a reminder that creativity thrives in letting go and responding to what emerges.