Katie only began her ceramic life in 2020, after spending time learning to write and illustrate art as a new mom. She began by reading children’s books to her daughter. One day she had an idea for a book and decided to sketch out the pages. She was surprised to realize that she could draw! She spent years creating illustrations, pencil drawings, and watercolors. She enrolled in a Children’s Book Illustration program through UC San Diego’s Extended Studies Program and illustrated a full-length picture book in 2020 In that same year, she decided to buy a kiln and learn ceramics. Although she still misses 2D art, her dive into ceramics became all consuming! Her work utilizes hand building techniques, sculpted elements, and rich color, always seeking to tell a story. She focuses on work that expresses the beauty of Colorado and the Mountain West including its landscape, wildlife, and lifestyle. Katie works out of her studio in her mountain cabin in Livermore, Colorado.
