works — MakeRoom

mud--glaze

I have been working in clay for many years with an interest that ebbs and flows. Often I'm interested in exploring a work in series. Bowls, platters and as of late small sculptural city-scapes have become common explorations.

Recent expirement in the foreground, pots from decades ago in the back

trays and trays for days

bowls in shades of green and blue, everyone an experiment

small city-scapes have been a recent addition to my creations

every city-scape is unique and made without a plan

every piece is unique, no two are alike

serving tray, circa 2011

tray, circa 2011

events--experience

Sometimes parties, experiences and events are produced.

Events are produced with a light-hearted theme that is irreverent, convivial and interactive. Some are socially focused while others are more creative. All of them are fun and community minded.

The recent Lino-Block Print Workshop was a simple gathering filled with drinks and food and instruction on how to make a lino-cut print. Participants left with their own custom make cards.

Camp Tiny Joke was summer camp for adults for a day. It featured a whittling workshop, custom t-shirt stenciling, joke telling and an awards ceremony.

lino-block print workshop

lino-block print workshop, supplies and materials

lino-block print workshop, participant design, flowing tree design on a blank card

lino-block print workshop, participant design, mud cloth motif on a blank card

camp tiny joke registration offered campers their own name badge, notebook and an optional shot of camp courage

full bar with refreshments and a bottle of camp courage

custom stenciling workshop instruction

stenceling workshop detail

whitteling workshop, detail

Laughs the Hardest award

art--works

More a designer and maker than an artist but sometimes I make stuff that can hang on the walls and be looked at.

1 in a series of 4

2 in a series of 4

3 in a series of 4

4 in a series of 4

made 3 of these pieces the others are just vintage images

sand--gravel

I have been interested in the sculptural and completely malleable nature of concrete for a long time.

I decided to create a few 'sketches' in concrete, shapes that are easily formed as part of an expiriment in material

form and texture

cards--paper

Gift cards featuring photos taken at all of the best places in Minneapolis.

Blank inside, 14 different cards, packs of 6 assorted cards

featuring sites from around Minneapolis

pictures from some of my favorite places

assorted multi-packs for purchase

interiors--spaces

I have a degree in interior design so sometimes I help people make their spaces better. I started the process with my favorite space ... my home.

In fact, if you like the look of the place, you can stay here. I'm also an Airbnb host.

the floor to ceiling bookshelf adds a focal point and adds drama

just a few of the few items gathered from others or made by my hands

small touches add up

bright and full of personality

a perfect spot on a warm sunny day

the main room is filled with interesting objects and lots of light

gallery wall filled with local scenes and inspiration

"The details are not the details, they make the design." - Charles Eames

the wall covering makes a bold statement

words--thought

Sometimes I write words, as of late those words have been in the form of haiku and then with a few images and a copy machine those words become book(lets).