Every piece by K.D. Fullerton is one of a kind. She begins with clay slabs and then the work just takes a natural flow from there. Using many found objects for decorative elements the pieces are kiln fired initially then she subjects the pieces to smoke firing in an open container of newspaper, sawdust, leaves fire. In addition to the pleasing coloration achieved by the smoke she believes it adds yet another dimension of beauty. K.D. has been nurtured her whole life by the rocks, mountains and skies of the Southwest. "I am part of it," she says, "and I have a similar feeling of belonging when I work with the clay." To keep her work alive, Fullerton constantly tries new ideas inspired by her experiences. And she makes sure to be rich in those experiences, from skiing to mountain climbing on foot or horseback, to exploring ancient ruins and visiting pueblo dances K.D. never tires of experiencing life and applying it to her art.