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Special Note
I do not do appraisals. Do not send me images of your family treasures.
Specialty
I specialize in a type of ceramic known as maiolica. Maiolica (or majolica) is a type of low-fire ceramic earthenware covered with an opaque white glaze and decorated with colored pigments. This type of pottery was especially popular in Italy during the Renaissance. My work is inspired by my research of historical ceramics. I create both original designs and historical reproduction. My work is highly detailed and very time consuming. I was inspired to learn maiolica from viewing pieces on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. My work is also influenced by my participation in Renaissance re-enactment.
Experience
I have been making this type of ceramic since 2000. I decorate both purchased bisque and my own hand made ceramic vessels. My decorative techniques are primarily self taught. In 2004, I attended a two day class at Scuola d'Arte Ceramica "Romano Ranieri" in Deruta Italy. In order to create clay vessels to decorate, I have been taking ceramic instruction at the Craft Guild of Dallas since the fall of 2003.
Background
I have worked as a professional computer programmer for business applications. I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.B.A. from Southwest Texas State University in Computer Information Systems. My formal art training is limited to numerous high school art classes and a college level mechanical drafting class.
Publications
"Classic Italian Maiolica", Popular Ceramics, May/June 2006
Awards Summary
- 2007 Southwest Ceramic Show, Best of Show in the Professional Division, Tricolor Award, First place
- 2005 Southwest Ceramic Show, Popular Ceramics “Peggy Award” (Best of Show in Professional division)
- 52nd Annual Southwest Ceramic Show, Tricolor Award (Southwesterner)
- State Fair of Texas 2001, Southwest Ceramics Association Judges Award (Best of Show)
- State Fair of Texas 2000, Best of Show
- 49th Annual Southwest Ceramics Show, President’s Award
- 38th Annual Collin County Adult Art Show, First Place
- 2000 through 2006, State Fair of Texas, 8 First Place Awards
- 2000 through 2007, Southwest Ceramic Show, 21 First Place Awards
