My collection of works, both past and current.
It All Begins Here
"Symbiosis" - I am so happy with how this turned out! The glaze brought it to life, and the big surprise of this piece is that the eyeballs can spin!
"Sunrise" - This is a sort of prototype of a design that I hope will work (fingers crossed that it can spin after firing!).
Valentine's saucers, 2 of 2. These are inspired by Sailor Jerry flash with the designs carved in. Ready for firing!
Fired and glazed! I am so excited to see how this one turns out.
Valentine's saucers, 1 of 2. These are inspired by Sailor Jerry flash with the designs carved in.
"Symbiosis" - a look into the glazing process. Believe it or not, this lizard will (hopefully) be black with specks of highlight colors.
This is the biggest piece I have sculpted so far. Its intended purpose is to be a jewelry holder, with 8 holes in the ear, and space for necklaces. Hopefully she survives the kiln!
"On the Hunt", 1 of 3. The first duck plate, fired. The colors shocked me, and I am so excited to see the other two!
"Symbiosis" - My first functional, sculptural pieces, bisque fired. I am so excited to continue sculpting!
"On the Hunt", unfired, 1 of 3. This series of plates use reactive glazes that drastically change color in the kiln. This was my first time experimenting with layering such unpredictable colors.
"On the Hunt", unfired, 2 of 3. This series of plates use reactive glazes that drastically change color in the kiln. This was my first time experimenting with layering such unpredictable colors.
"On the Hunt", unfired, 3 of 3. This series of plates use reactive glazes that drastically change color in the kiln. This was my first time experimenting with layering such unpredictable colors.
"Ocean Gifts" - A platter for my seafood loving mom. This was a really fun project that totally came to life after firing.
"Among the Clouds", 1 of 6. After the first firing, the marker disappears and detail can be added through the technique of spit-shading and filling in colors.
"Kitty-Gram" unfired, 1 of 2 - a Valentine's plate inspired by American traditional tattoo imagery, and candy hearts.
Greenware pinch-pot espresso cups and saucers. Embellished with traditional Sailor-Jerry flash designs.
"Sea Turtle" - commissioned small bowl
Picture-book Bank, 1 of 5. Inspired by another favorite picture book, for a unique, joyful niece.
"A Year Gone By" - Gemini
"A Round of Drinks", 1 of 7. Caipirinha
"A Year Gone By" - Aquarius
"Day and Night", 1 of 2 (before firing). This set of 8 small glasses each feature a diurnal and nocturnal animal, respectively. This truly tested my precision and my eyes!
"Among the Clouds", 2 of 6. After the first firing, the marker disappears and detail can be added through the technique of spit-shading and filling in colors.
Pointillism Study, 1 of 8. Recreating past small art projects dot by dot.
"Cohabitants" - early stage of a large project. Process of following basic outlines to create detailed impressions.
"Water Stains", 1 of 3. Top down view of each glass, solidly filled.
1 of 4. Sgraffito technique, etching out a friend and his trumpet!
"A Round of Drinks", 2 of 7. Old Fashioned
"A Year Gone By" - Libra
Picture-book Bank, 3 of 5. Inspired by another favorite picture book, for a unique, joyful niece.
"Among the Clouds" - sketch, 1 of 2. The first step in almost every detailed painting project is the marker that burns completely away.
Cat vase, 1 of 3. This piece was commissioned by a friend to commemorate past pets.
"A Round of Drinks", 3 of 7. Edna's Lunchbox.
"A Year Gone By" - Leo
Pointillism Study, 2 of 8. Recreating past small art projects dot by dot.
"Among the Clouds" - sketch, 2 of 2. The first step in almost every detailed painting project is the marker that burns completely away.
"A Round of Drinks", 4 of 7. Margarita
"Kitty-Gram" unfired, 2 of 2 - a Valentine's plate inspired by American traditional tattoo imagery, and candy hearts.
2 of 4. Sgraffito technique, etching out a friend and her oboe!
"A Year Gone By" - Virgo
"Honky Tonkin'", 1 of 5. Inspired by the lively atmosphere of Nashville's musical dancing scene.
Pointillism Study, 3 of 8. Recreating past small art projects dot by dot.
Picture-book Bank, 1 of 3. Inspired by one of my favorite picture books.
"Produce Plates", 1 of 2. This set of plates features produce from a specific area and follows the same painting technique as the "Ocean Gifts" platter.
"Water Stains", 2 of 3. Each glass was designed by using different techniques (dipping, spilling, splashing, overflowing) to mark where the warm and cool drops would fill the glasses.
"A Round of Drinks", 5 of 7. Moscow Mule.
"Ocean Gifts", 1 of 4. Here is an inside look at the initial impressions placed on the ceramic canvas.
"A Year Gone By" - Aries
"Honky Tonkin'", 2 of 5. Inspired by the lively atmosphere of Nashville's musical dancing scene.
"A Year Gone By" - Capricorn
"Ocean Gifts", 2 of 4. Here begins the process of adding color and depth to each subject.
Picture-book bank, 1 of 3. Another fun project inspired by a very sweet story, before being fired!
"A Year Gone By" - Pisces
"A Round of Drinks", 6 of 7. Dirty Martini
"A Year Gone By" - Scorpio
"Among the Clouds" - outlining, 1 of 2. The first lines on the vase that will remain after firing!
"Vignettes of Bruce" - commissioned set of pet inspired coasters
Picture-book Bank, 2 of 5. Inspired by another favorite picture book, for a unique, joyful niece.
Picture-book Bank, 2 of 3. Inspired by one of my favorite picture books, and characters, Davy.
"Among the Clouds", 3 of 6. After the first firing, the marker disappears and detail can be added through the technique of spit-shading and filling in colors.
"Honky Tonkin'", 3 of 5. Inspired by the lively atmosphere of Nashville's musical dancing scene.
"Day and Night", 2 of 2 (before firing). This set of 8 small glasses each feature a diurnal and nocturnal animal, respectively. This truly tested my precision and my eyes!
Cat vase, 2 of 3. This piece was commissioned by a friend to commemorate past pets.
Pointillism Study, 4 of 8. Recreating past small art projects dot by dot.
Picture-book Bank, 3 of 3. Inspired by one of my favorite picture books.
"A Year Gone By" - Taurus
"Kitty-Gram" - a Valentine's plate inspired by American traditional tattoo imagery, and candy hearts.
"A Round of Drinks", 7 of 7. Daiquiri
Picture-book Bank, 5 of 5. Inspired by another favorite picture book, for a unique, joyful niece.
"A Year Gone By" - Sagitarius
Picture-book bank, 2 of 3. Another fun project inspired by a very sweet story, before being fired!
Pointillism Study, 5 of 8. Recreating past small art projects dot by dot.
"Among the Clouds" - outline, 2 of 2.
"Ocean Gifts", 3 of 4. Each subject is connected through their color palate, and colors are thoughtfully layered to create depth after firing.
"Among the Clouds", 4 of 6. Almost completely painted!
"Honky Tonkin'", 4 of 5. Inspired by the lively atmosphere of Nashville's musical dancing scene.
"A Year Gone By" - Cancer
Pointillism Study, 6 of 8. Recreating past small art projects dot by dot.
3 of 4. Sgraffito technique, etching out a friend within nature!
"Among the Clouds", 5 of 6. Almost completely painted!
"Honky Tonkin'", 5 of 5. Inspired by the lively atmosphere of Nashville's musical dancing scene.
Pointillism Study, 7 of 8. Recreating past small art projects dot by dot.
"Ocean Gifts", 4 of 4. A simple black outline and background are final touches before entering the kiln.
Cat vase, 3 of 3. This piece was commissioned by a friend to commemorate past pets.
"Water Stains", 3 of 3. Each glass was designed by using different techniques (dipping, spilling, splashing, overflowing) to mark where the warm and cool drops would fill the glasses.
"Among the Clouds", 6 of 6. Almost completely painted!
4 of 4. Sgraffito technique, etching out a friend and her oboe!
"Produce Plates", 2 of 2. This set of plates features produce from a specific area and follows the same painting technique as the "Ocean Gifts" platter.
Picture-book bank, 3 of 3. Another fun project inspired by a very sweet story, before being fired!
Pointillism Study, 8 of 8. Recreating past small art projects dot by dot.
Picture-book Bank, 4 of 5. Inspired by another favorite picture book, for a unique, joyful niece.