studio space

Making Space Where We Are

My studio practice is shaped by the belief that art does not require ideal conditions to begin. It begins where we are.

Across years and places, my studios have taken many forms. Dedicated rooms, borrowed corners, tables in transition, outdoor spaces, shared environments. What connects them is not perfection, but presence. Each studio becomes a site of listening, attention, and return.

I make work in conversation with material, time, and circumstance. Clay, color, and process respond to the realities of life rather than resisting them.

Petoskey Studio

Third floor of the Petoskey studio.

Sand Lake Studio

The barn does not have water or heat right now so the move into the house, tucked into a corner will do.

Aquinas College, GR

I used this studio for one full semester and then the pandemic closed things down and we all moved out supplied into our own spaces while virtual learning continued. 

The Studio as Relationship

For me, the studio is not a container for productivity. It is a relationship that must be tended.

Some seasons invite long hours and deep focus. Others allow only brief moments of touch and observation. Both are valid. My practice honors continuity over intensity and presence over output.

This approach allows the studio to remain accessible rather than intimidating. It supports longevity rather than burnout.