I’ve been surrounded by art my whole life. I learned every thing I know about clay, from my mom, Clarice Baker. I was also exposed to art through her art history books, trips to museums and listening to her teach. I don’t have any formal training but what I have works for me.

I created my first necklace when I was 10. I made it from bottlebrush seeds I gathered from an old tree in the arboretum on campus. I punched holes in the seeds with a nail and hammer and strung them for my mom. She wore it. How very cool. I still love stringing beads and still look for organic materials like stone, wood, shell - things with a soul, history, age, natural beauty.

I sold my first sculpture, two clay dancers, when I was 12, at an art festival in Davis. I had mixed feelings about letting those early pieces go and it’s something I struggle with every time I have a show. It’s wonderful when people like your work, amazing when they want it in their homes and a little sad when the piece is gone.

I love to doodle, daydream and imagine new ways to express emotions, relationships, nature and fun.