Each piece is wheel-thrown from red, stoneware clay and fired in an electric oxidation kiln to just over 2200 degrees Fahrenheit.  I hand-mix all my glazes and am always developing a wider spectrum of color and texture in these glass paints. I carve and layer multiple glazes in the landscape windows on my mugs to reflect the changing seasons, and often juxtapose the smooth colorful glazes against the raw clay. Every tree is hand-painted with wax and carefully layered with glaze to create depth of color in the surface.  All my pottery is intended for daily use, unless otherwise noted on the piece, and I recommend washing by hand with a mild detergent to ensure longevity.