I am an Italian, trained in the Italian Maiolica tradition, and use traditional Italian Glazes to make unique modern Maiolica. All my products are hand formed and hand painted. After immigrating to the United States I was swept up in the world of artistic expression through shaping and glazing clay and studied ceramics in the ASUC studio at University of California Berkeley. I explored many techniques used in ceramics: pit fire, raku, high fire, stoneware, low fire, tile making and sculpture. Through these experiences I found a path to combine my two loves - shaping and painting - by practicing an old Italian tradition, Maiolica. Ten years ago I started an intensive immersion in Maiolica by studying with masters in Faenza and Florence, Italy. I handcraft my clay shapes and then paint and fire them with my unique designs. I have taken classic shapes in new directions, resulting in a successful line of unique and affordable functional Maiolica. I particularly enjoy working with clients on custom projects to satisfy their unique requirements: tile tables, vases, wall plates…