Introduction

For hundreds of years indigenous people of North America have been experimenting with clay, utilizing its substance, for beauty and function. Coming from such a background I have been combing the ideals, of passion, apprenticeship and patience in creating hand built decorative pottery. The method is antiquated, laborious and rewarding, resulting in pottery that are unique in their own special way. The coiling method of pottery is what I choose, without the use of a modern day potters wheel, I am able to make pots that are light in weight yet captures the concept of symmetry and form. Each pot is hand burnished giving the surface a smooth finish allowing the paint to flow effortlessly across the surface. Patterns and designs are as limitless as the human imagination, spanning the globe each culture can be represented through their own unique patterns and designs. Inspired by these patterns from various cultures, in conjunction with my own Native American background, I hand paint each piece free hand using no stencils , orchestrating inspired patterns across the surface, hoping to capture something fresh and innovative. The isolated moments of the hand painting process are a revelation of beauty and design giving each piece its own individuality. Exposure to extreme violent forces of fire, are the final ingredient that results in pottery that will be an everlasting work of art.

About Me

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Fullerton, CA, United States
I am a Native American from the Navajo and Pueblo of Isleta people from New Mexico. I currently reside in Fullerton CA and I am freelance artist I practice in the mediums of Ceramics, painting, drawing and music. However i am most proficient in ceramics and pottery making.

Saturday, May 3, 2014

Showings and Exhibitions


New Pottery Classes begin August 23, 2018 6:30pm
At the Muckenthaler Cultural Center
Fullerton, CA 
To Register and Class Fees please go to
www.themuck.org
Thank You
Next Shows and Events 


2018 Orange County Fair 
Categories: Ceramics and Graphic Designs
Fine Arts Exhibit Hall
Costa Mesa Fair Grounds
Costa Mesa, CA
Show ends August 12
 
Pottery Presentation/Workshop
Teen Program
City Terrace Library
4025 E City Terrace, CA
August 9 2018 4pm - 5pm
 
  
Santa Fe Indian Art Market
Santa Fe Plaza
Santa Fe New Mexico
August 18 and 19 2018
Booth Number: 717 LIN W
www.swaia.org
 
 
Thousand Oaks Fine Arts Festival
Thousands Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks, CA 
October 13 and 14
www.calfineartsfests.com


Native American Pottery Presentation/Workshop
Satwiwa Native American Cultural Center
Santa Monica Mountains NPS
4126 W. Potrero Road
Newbury Park, CA
November 4, 2018
Session One:  10am to 12pm
Session Two:  1pm to 3pm
www.nps.gov/samo


 American Indian Arts Marketplace
Autry National Center/Griffith Park
4700 Western Heritage Way
Los Angeles, CA
November 10 and 11
www.theautry.org
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 














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