Stacked in the Summer Sun!!

Summer is finally here in Northeastern Washington State... in the last few years I have come to doubt it's timely arrival... thankfully, my lack of patience didn't detour it in the slightest!! 

In the spirit of this wonderful season and being inspired by the fragrant and colorful blooms of the surrounding garden beds, I set out to create a work of clay art with hopes of complimenting natures own beautiful works!! 

Voila, our latest "Show & Tell" is my finished project... "Dot's Garden Totem" constructed of 15 individual components stacked on rebar & a concrete pier for stability. All separate pieces are handmade of porcelain w/ celedon glazes in complimentary colors. Embellishment on the bird is made of copper wire and glass beads. 

"Dot's Garden Totem" approximately 44 inches tall

Pictured Below: Close-up views of individual component shapes & texture designs

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Until next time, Happy ARTing!!

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After a very long and uninspired Winter, I am thrilled to see that Spring has finally come to my little corner of the world... just in the nick of time, I was beginning to fear for my artistic sanity and general well being!

I realize it will probably take awhile to get my creative mojo back, soooo I am prepared to take baby steps along the way... Today's Show & Tell is just a little exercise in color and form, topped off with a touch of whimsy!

Below: "Chuckle Chimes" are constructed of handmade porcelain components, embellished with crystal beads and colored aluminum wires. Approximately 12 to 14 inches in length. (I keep hoping that someday I will learn to take better photos of my work but for now, they are what they are!)

Thanks for stopping by, it feels good to be back...

I'll do my best to show up more often!

Until next time, Happy ARTing & Blessings to all!!