This work combines stoneware (underglazed and glazed to cone 6 oxidation) with found recycled objects. My inspiration comes from one or two of these recycled objects which are then integrated with a ceramic form. Using wheel thrown and hand building skills, I glaze and fire the ceramic body and then attach the object(s) to complete the work. I am also very interested in texture and color and have spent much time developing my own glazes. In order to create a more dynamic palette, I employ a computer software program to work with glazes on an oxide level. My forms are organic and tactile as I use devices such as talons, thorns, scales, antennae, and tongue-like protrusions to create delicate and unusual pieces.