I handbuild forms to maximize the characteristics of the clay and the glaze.  For glazes that break at the edges, I make more edges. If it 

 

Whether it breaks at the edges, fills in the grooves or sits quietly across the surface to draw attention to the underlying form

Instead of detailed surface decoration, I prefer the natural variability of high-fire glazes.

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Ultimately, the structure of each piece intrigues me the most. Whether I make a version of a traditional vessel or an entirely intuitive form, I focus on how to construct it more than what it will look like. Its final shape flows from its construction.

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