Life is full of "ordinary miracles". From the smallest petals to the spirals that surround us everywhere in nature and out into the galaxy...there is magic if you look deeply.

That magic astounds me every day and finds it's way into my work. Vines and leaves, summer storms and feathered wings...I feel compelled to try to capture them, and perhaps to reach a deeper understanding of the world around me.

Ever since I was a little girl, I have known that I wanted to become an artist. I remember one Christmas, tossing the beautiful doll and toys aside and inhaling the heady scent of my new box of crayons...Heaven on Earth, so full of possibilities! My very wise old great-aunt told me that art was my gift. ("Everyone has one, you know. And that is what you are meant to do."). But practicality led me into a more "sensible" career, although art would always be a part of my life. Luckily, in my forties, I found pottery, fell in love with it, and finally abandoned all to follow my passion. I have been creating pottery for about ten years now, and have been working full-time as a potter/artist for the last six. I feel blessed in the endeavor and in the way people receive my work. People sometimes tell me that they are inexplicably drawn to my work, sensing something that touches their spirit. Then I know that they are seeing the same magic that I see.

I work at home in a small separate garage which has become my own designated studio space. A typical day begins with tea and a quick check of emails and convo's, followed by a short commute across the sidewalk to my job. My best buddy (faithful Airedale Terrier, Max) follows me out to flop in his favorite spot on the studio floor and supervise the work in progress. A few hours of throwing, trimming and sculpting, and I tell Max, "Break!", and he jumps up to follow me in for lunch. Often we will sit on the back deck and watch the butterflies and hummingbirds in the garden, which is always a great source of inspiration. Then back to the studio for the afternoon. Making and selling pottery is very hard work, but this life is incredibly satisfying.

It is a joy for me to be able to share my work with you here on Etsy. I hope you will find something special in it that speaks to you and brings you happiness. Everyday blessings, from my hands to yours.

All the best,

Teresa (and Max)