My functional pottery forms feature my own custom designs that most often celebrate ‘deep sea and sky.’ These elements of Nature are my ‘True North’ whenever I meditate upon them.

I use slip trailing, sgraffito (etching), and wax resist techniques to bring out a variety textures within my surface designs. I often use free hand text to invite one to contemplate ideas inspired by truth and beauty… the ‘True North’ I long for in my soul. I also enjoy making commemorative pieces, custom designed for special occasions. 

On occasion I allow myself the indulgence of creating Sculpture. for me sculpture provides a doorway to deeper creativity and expression. My forms are most often animals and sometimes human. I enjoy creating sculpture to be used in the home or garden.

In November, 2023 I returned home from a two year residency with The Village Potters in Asheville, NC. It was good for my soul, and it’s even better to be home in the mountains!

In 2018 I began building my ‘just -b-’ brand.  Using sgraffito carving in addition to the above techniques, I enjoy embellishing my wares with symbolic design compositions that often have titles. I hope to encourage the viewer to contemplate present moment perception. ‘Just-b-‘ sits apart from Rutkowsky Pottery and bears the ‘just-b-‘ inscription on the back side of each piece. To view current work, please visit our ‘SHOP’ page.