Coming back to Milwaukee after my Italian adventure has been quite the adjustment. The peaceful landscapes of Maremma feel worlds away...

Reflections on My Residency: The Work, the Landscape, and the Balance of Solitude & Community Spending six weeks at the top of a mountain...

Week 5 at Il Baciarino has been a perfect balance of work and play, with just 12 days left to take it all in. High above the hills of...

Week three has wrapped up, marking the halfway point of this incredible residency in Tuscany at il Bacarinio. We've been fully immersed...

The second week of my residency has been all about pushing my process further—experimenting, failing, and recalibrating. After making...

End of Week 1: Ceramic Residency in Vetulonia, Italy It’s the end of my first week in Vetulonia, Italy, high in the mountains of Tuscany,...

One of the heaviest challenges of travel is the time difference. Before this trip, I had somehow convinced myself that jet lag affects me...

The bags are packed and my excitement is palpable as I prepare for my six-week journey to Italy! I’ll be staying in Vetulonia, a charming...

News for the coming year! Crafted in Italy: A Journey of Art, Story, and Purpose Friends, This January, I’ll embark on a six-week...