I am a potter and sculptor (both), and my work often combines the two.  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 text to invite one to contemplate ideas inspired by truth and beauty; part of the ‘True North’ I long for in my soul. I also enjoy making commemorative pieces, custom designed for special occasions. 

Sculpture for me provides a doorway to my creative expression, an indulgence I aspire to allow myself more often.  My forms are both animal and human. Sometimes They are polymorphic, sometimes mythical. My sculpture can be used on the table top or wall, 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 again!

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.