I begin the creative process by taking inspiration from textures and shapes found in the natural world. I start with a base form by throwing clay on the pottery wheel or hand-building using the pinch, slab, and coil methods. When the base form is at the leather-hard stage, I begin to alter the shape by stretching and pinching the clay. I use a variety of tools to achieve the textures and cutouts on the surface of the vessels.

Each piece is non-representational and one of a kind with the intention to create an indirect connection to the natural world and allow the mind to be creative.

Kylie began working with clay in 2014 at Battle Ground High School. She took a ceramics class which soon turned into a hobby then became a passion that led into her career. She furthered her education at Jacksonville University. In 2022, she graduated and received a BFA with a concentration in ceramics. Since graduating Kylie has had the opportunity to teach at multiple studios across southern Maine.