I use wheel throwing to make a form and alter it by adding to it, cutting it, and tapping it. Once a
new form is created, I draw lines and hand carve the surface decoration. Organic, flowing lines
and pooling glaze emphasize the movement of water. For surface detail, I repeat patterns to
create a realistic texture. For example, poking the surface of a piece with one pin tool for hours
creates a coral texture, which is left without glaze to keep the detail. This surface depicts the
contrast between shiny and matt, smooth and rough--like Yin and Yang.