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  • 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!!!!

  • Fox Jar – Sneak Peek – 15 January 2022

    Here’s a sneak peek at another clay work in progress. It’s a porcelain lidded jar.

    The carving is all finished. if it makes it though the kiln firings *fingers crossed*, it will be bright red and black on porcelain. Would make a great container for salt, sugar, relish, mustard, honey, etc.

    Stay tuned to see how it turns out!

  • Cardinal Greenware Jar

    Earlier today, i did a live stream on facebook, where i carved this jar. It went over an hour, and I had to take a break without finishing the carving.

    It still needs to be fired and glazed, but here is the finished carving for those who wanted to see how it turned out.

    Thanks everyone who was able to tune in and hang out in the studio earlier today.

    Stay tuned to see how it turns out. The finished pot will be translucent white porcelain with bright red designs.

  • Multi-screen throwing pottery

    I tried something a little different during today’s facebook live stream: multi cameras

    The LIVE stream had two cameras at once-one side view, one overhead view. Hopefully watching the two different angles help get an idea of what the hands are doing when i throw pottery on the wheel.

    Here’s a sped up playback of one of the pots I threw, to give you an idea of what it looked like.

    Thanks again to those who joined me during the live stream!

  • Tree of LOVE – Work In Progress

    The other day, I made a LIVE facebook video while carving a cup. Here’s a sped up playback for those who missed it, or don’t have the time to watch an HOUR of carving.It’s a tree filled with birds and heart shaped fruit. Hope to have it fired in time for valentine’s day.

  • Carving Cardinals Into A Porcelain Cup

    I usually speed up videos of me working (because the process takes so long-and attention spans) but challenged myself to NOT speed anything up; instead, edit in a way that tells the story of decorating a porcelain cup WHILE keeping it under a minute in length. Hope you all are staying warm and enjoying the snow (if you were lucky enough to get some) have a great weekend!

  • Kiln Opening 24 December 2021

    Holidays are a busy time in my studio. I have lots happening at once, and it can be a crunch finishing and delivering everything on time. I had what is probably my last firing of 2021 on the day before Christmas. Just in time to deliver my special orders!

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

    • cardinals With Heart Cup2 – SOLD
    • cardinals With Heart Cup 1 -SOLD
    • cardinal Cup 2
    • cardinal Cup 1
    • peace Birds Cup – SOLD
    • Black Bird Cup
    • good Luck Cup
    • black Flowers Cup
    • flower And Bee Cup
    • blue Sheep Cup
    • blue Dogs With Heart Cup
    • blue Chickens Cup
    • blue Birds With House Bowl
    • bees And Flowers Small Bowl
    • Large Flower Bowl – SOLD
    • squirrel Dog Dish – SOLD
    • leaf Spice Jar
    • flowers Spice Jar
    • Tina And Xan – SOLD
    • We Will Get Through This Together – SOLD

    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 except the squirrel dog dish and the 2020 plate. All are lead free, food safe, and can be used in the microwave

    Prices for your reference:

    Small Bowls $25
    Cups $40
    Bowls $45
    Spice Jars $60
    Dog Dish and plates were custom orders-not available