Each figure she creates is individually sculpted in a natural brown clay, porcelain, terra cotta, or white stoneware. The beads incorporated in some of her works are hand coiled and glazed. Brenda's work has been influenced by Greek mythology, travel in Europe, and children's books. Her love for all animals, wild and domestic, is also reflected in her work. In creating her non-functional pottery, Nancy has absolutely no preconceived notions.
Every pot is distinctly different from the next.
A single pot can sometimes take a week or more to shape. Nancy can never completely predict what's going to happen inside the kiln, and that can lead to some very beautiful surprises. Her elegant forms can suddenly take on startling flashes of color, intricate textures, and subtle shading. I find a lot of inspiration in nature, where beauty is always there to be experienced with each of the five senses. Similarly, working with clay accesses all the senses and engages both the conscious and subconscious mind.