Growing up along the green belt in Bellingham, Washington, Brecken spent childhood afternoons roaming the woods—hiding in ferns, climbing trees, and swimming in creeks and glacial lakes. That landscape continues to fuel Brecken’s curiosity and gratitude. Yet, as ecosystems face ongoing threats of extinction, Brecken’s art seeks to capture their fragile beauty, offering a lens into the natural world that once gave hope as a child and continues to inspire today.
Working primarily in functional pottery adorned with black and white sgraffito, Brecken deepened their craft after high school as a studio assistant at Baker Creek Ceramics in Bellingham. The community there nurtured Brecken’s creativity, leading to teaching opportunities and, eventually, the role of studio manager. At just 21, Brecken purchased Baker Creek Ceramics from founder Deb McCunn, beginning a new chapter of stewardship and growth.
The world of clay remains boundless. Each day brings new lessons and new ways for Brecken to express a personal voice through art.
Growing up along the green belt in Bellingham, Washington, Brecken spent childhood afternoons roaming the woods—hiding in ferns, climbing trees, and swimming in creeks and glacial lakes. That landscape continues to fuel Brecken’s curiosity and gratitude. Yet, as ecosystems face ongoing threats of extinction, Brecken’s art seeks to capture their fragile beauty, offering a lens into the natural world that once gave hope as a child and continues to inspire today.
Working primarily in functional pottery adorned with black and white sgraffito, Brecken deepened their craft after high school as a studio assistant at Baker Creek Ceramics in Bellingham. The community there nurtured Brecken’s creativity, leading to teaching opportunities and, eventually, the role of studio manager. At just 21, Brecken purchased Baker Creek Ceramics from founder Deb McCunn, beginning a new chapter of stewardship and growth.
The world of clay remains boundless. Each day brings new lessons and new ways for Brecken to express a personal voice through art.
