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  • 3 Goats – New Woodcut – and a little website housekeeping

    I’m excited that printmaking season is here!
    Here is my LATEST WOODCUT
    3 Goats

    woodcut of 3 goats jumping around hills by kentucky artist ken swinson

    It’s a nice sized woodcut (20inches wide!) and the blue looks wonderful with this design!
    I’m offering them for $45 right now.
    Click the image above for a better look and more details on how to order.

    Now, the housekeeping part:
    If you visit the PRINTMAKING section of my gallery, you probably noticed that a lot of pieces are no longer on display.
    To welcome the new printmaking season, I retired the majority of older prints–to make room for the new!
    Stay tuned! there’s more coming soon!

  • new block print notecards – sheep, pigs + fox

    I’ve been busy at home carving and printing a new series of linocut notecards.
    Here are the latest 3!!!
    You can see all notecards by visiting the PRINTMAKING section from the menu at the top of this page.

  • Bear With Teapot

    I’ve been home with a little bug, sipping hot herbal tea, and was inspired to carve (and print) this block print.

    It’s made with an oil based ink, so it needs a few days to dry. I’m taking orders now, if you, or someone you know might like one of these notecards.

  • New block print notecards!

    I’m SUPER EXCITED that printmaking season has started at my studio!

    Here is my first group of linocut notecards:
    The art is 6″x4.5″ printed on a 7×5″ notecard. The notecard is made from acid-free, heavyweight paper made with 100% post consumer recycled materials. The ink is made in Chicago, the paper made in Michigan (both about 5 hours from my studio). An envelope is included-so you can share my art by mail to your friends and family!!

    These are a hand made products made by me in Old Washington, Kentucky. The designs are hand carved, inked by hand, then put through a hand cranked press. No computers or electricity involved.

    you can see more of my printmaking work by clicking PRINTMAKING at the menu at the top of this page.

    Thanks everyone for your support!

  • Kiln Firing 6 February 2022

    I just opened the kiln–i had some wonderful goodies, like these little cream pitchers. I don’t know why they got me so excited, but they sure are cute!

    Another exciting thing is that I’ve ben experimenting with greens, and have some new results.

    Here’s a gallery that shows EVERYTHING that was in today’s firing.
    Click the arrows or swipe to see all the different pieces from the firing

    • cardinal jar 2 – NFS
    • Fox Jar – NFS
    • cardinal Jar 1 – NFS
    • fox cup 1 – sold
    • cardinal cup
    • fox cup 2
    • Fox Cup 3 – Sold
    • Horse Cup
    • flower cup
    • dog cup
    • bird cup
    • cow cup
    • Squirrel Side Plate
    • Goat Side Plate
    • Leaf Creamer
    • Heart With Leaf Creamer
    • flower creamer
    • berry creamer 4
    • berry creamer
    • berry creamer 3
    • berry creamer 2
    • Heart Fruit Creamer 2
    • HeartFruitCreamer
    • Heart Blooms Creamer
    • Vines Small Plate
    • Vertical Vines Small Plate
    • lime Green Flower Plate
    • Green Flowers Side Plate

    if you are looking for a unique Valentine’s Day gift, one of these pots might be the perfect thing for you!

    I don’t ship or sell online. Pottery should be seen (and picked up) in person before you can truly know if it’s ‘the one’ for you. You can see them in person this Wednesday (February 9th) from noon- 6pm at my studio (studio 400) at the Pendleton Art Center in downtown Cincinnati. Contact me me for more information–or you can visit this facebook link to RSVP:

    https://www.facebook.com/events/4834612979908955

    All pots are porcelain, lead free, food safe, and can be used in the microwave

    Prices for your reference:

    Cream Pitchers$25
    Cups and Side plates $40
    Spice Jars are no longer available

  • Studio Catch Up 3 Feb 2022

    I haven’t shared much lately, because I’m getting used to the electric wheel…here’s a quick peek into the studio. Hope you all have a great weekend!

  • Work In Progress-Fox In The Snow Porcelain bowl

    the carving is done, now i just have to let it dry, put a clear glaze on it. It’ll go through the kiln twice, and if all goes well, this little fox bowl will be able to serve your morning oatmeal or soup, or whatever warms you up on these cold winter days!

    stay tuned to see how it turns out!

  • Introducing GRETA!

    I’m really excited to introduce you all to the latest member of my clay studio: Greta!!!!

  • Feels Good To Be Back

    Feels good to be back at the Pendleton Art Center! If you are going to be in the downtown Cincinnati area between now and 4pm, you are welcome to stop by! I’m on the 4the floor.

  • Kiln Opening 20 January 2022-first fire of the year!

    If today’s kiln opening (the first of 2022) is any indicator of what the new year is going to bring-it’s going to be a great year!!!

    Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so I made plenty of red and love themed pots. They would make the perfect gift for that special someone who appreciates a hard carved one of a kind work of art that can be used everyday to eat or drink.

    Click the arrows or swipe to see all the different pieces from the firing

    • 2022 Pigs Plate
    • Squirrel Plate
    • Pear Jar with matching lid
    • Cardinals With Heart Cup 2
    • Peace Tree Cup
    • Heart Tree Cup 1
    • Heart Tree Cup 2
    • Fox Cup 1
    • fox cup 2
    • Red Oak Cup
    • Cardinals With Heart Cup 01
    • cardinal In Berry Tree Cup 01
    • Cardinal In Berry Tree Cup 2
    • Cardinal In Berry Tree Cup 3
    • Bunny Side Plate
    • Bird And House Side Plate
    • 2022 Riverboat Side Plate
    • Cow Side Plate
    • Full Moon Egg side Plate – NFS
    • 2022 Birds And House – bread plate

    I don’t ship or sell online. Pottery should be seen (and picked up) in person before you can truly know if it’s ‘the one’ for you. Come visit my porch in Old Washington, Kentucky to see them in person! 

    All pots are porcelain. They are lead free, food safe, and can be used in the microwave

    Prices for your reference:


    Cups or side plates$40
    Spice Jar $60
    Plates $100

    Update:

    As an artist, sometimes there’s a conflict between my creative ideas and REALITY. I’ve had to accept that the front porch idea loses its charm in winter. It’s too cold, and I don’t feel right encouraging people to take an unnecessary long drive in the country during winter.

    HERES MY NEW PLAN: The porch will be open over the weekend, but after that, I’m bringing all the pottery to my studio at the Pendleton Art Center Cincinnati. I’ll be there once a week (still deciding the date-probably Wednesdays – what week day works for you?), you’ll be able to visit and take your time while looking at the different pots (and other art) in a heated space.

    Sorry for the abrupt pivot, and hope to see you soon!!!