I make mostly functional ceramics—objects that invite everyday use but often with a little whimsy. My work lives at the intersection of art and utility, where a bowl or coffee cup can still surprise you.

I discovered clay when I was six, building a Money Eating Dragon. It was my first lesson in clay’s unpredictability—after firing, the dragon couldn’t swallow quarters, only nickels and dimes. But I loved building it and even enjoyed the surprise results. My curiosity about ceramics has stuck with me ever since.

Over the years, what I’ve learned is that I’m not the only one shaping the work. The clay, the fire, the glaze—they all have a say in how things will turn out. I bring intention, but I leave space for surprise.

Also, there’s something grounding about a handmade cup. On a rough day, its warmth can make things a little easier. On a good day, it makes your drink even better.

These days I live and work in an old Austrian guest house built in the 1700s, known as The Gritschhansl, with a pottery studio in the old wine cellar. The studio is stocked with glazes, tools, and materials passed down by another potter—enough to keep me exploring for a lifetime.

Some pieces are beautiful, some are odd, and some are both.

Enjoy,

Jason