I am a ceramic artist, born and raised in Orem, Utah and now living in Vineyard. I found my love for ceramics while attending BYU-I, and have been doing it for about five years now. I focus on wheel thrown functional pottery. I love creating soft, rounded shapes, and I often make multi-bellied vases. I enjoy surface decoration, such as carving and glaze combinations. I have discovered a love for carving using the Mishima technique and carve free-handed designs inspired by the geological features I lived by and experienced growing up in Utah. My carvings emulate the mountains I lived near and the many canyons I explored with my family throughout my life. With glazing I enjoy rich, bold colors. I often use multiple glazes at a time that have interesting and noticeable interactions with each other. I either layer colors on the rim of a piece, or create purposeful drips on the inside. My ultimate goal with my work is to create pieces that are pleasing both aesthetically and physically, that are enjoyable to look at and to hold.