Special thanks are in order for almost everyone I know as they have all supported me in this venture and believe in me.
Marcella Russell - Oil painter and ceramist. Marcella has been the one person that has always had faith in me and who sacrificed for me to take the time to learn how to express myself. Marcella is my partner and my muse. Her support and her critical eye have consistently taken my work to a new level. Her work inspires me daily and her spirit comforts me and guides me. Thank you Marcella.
Tom Decker - Assistant Professor of Art, Foothill College. Tom spent countless hours answering my questions and provided me always with more questions to ask. Tom finally got me to consider graduate school and to take the time to study in depth. Tom's work is rough and elemental and suffused with energy and passion. It is the extrovert art of a gentle introvert. Thank you Tom.
Andy Ruble - Professor of Art - Chair, Ceramics Department, Foothill College. Andy has shared of his knowledge without reservation and far beyond the scope of the classroom. Andy has helped me take my ceramics to the next level of quality and beauty. I don't throw one cup or glaze one piece without thinking of the advice Andy would give. Thank you Andy.
Kent Manske - Professor of Art and Design, Foothill College. Kent awoke in me a love of art as a profession and showed me that it was a personal journey of self discovery that makes one part of a community of other searchers. Kent also saw in me the educator that I have become and helped me to get on the faculty at Foothill College. Kent never sees obstacles in one’s path, he only sees new opportunities. Thank you Kent.More