Ceramics has become my favorite form of expressing myself artistically. I also have an infinity for painting and drawing but they have become more like tools that help me in my ceramic adventure. Two-dimensional art has become very difficult for me to express myself in, because I've become almost entirely 3-dimension-ally minded. On top of this I need to have all my senses involved and love to work in clay. Bottom line, "I love to play in the mud"! On a more serious note, it never amazes me to see how the mud takes shape with the slightest touch or gentle guidance. While working on the wheel I begin to feel almost complacent or rhythmic while creating. I imagine this satisfies my musical nature. But, it doesn't stop there, after the first stage of conception is complete you begin to apply glazes or slips which will then transform the object in a myriad of ways. Color and texture are the most prominent, but while trying to attain these aspects you can also end up changing the depth and perception of the object as well. You never know what you'll get because of all the factors involved in creating a piece of pottery. One small but very integral part of the pottery process is "heat" or the firing of a piece. It's not just the top end temp but how fast did it come to temp and how fast did it come down to ambient temp. All these factors change the outcome dramatically with only the slightest variation!
     There are several sections in my website that will show you the different types of pottery I will produce but it'll also show you the steps in achieving them. I hope this site will become a tool for many others like myself on the web. Please contact me with suggestions or remarks through my contact page and thank you for surfing Bangorang!