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Here are some of my favorite inspirational studio spaces of artists, designers, and crafters (plus a few solid pieces to get you started!)
This photo from the summer perfectly captures the peace and quiet of my home studio that fosters the making of my work. It reminds me of the time I had set aside to work on my surface book, and how great that felt earlier this year. With the recent move of my ceramic studio to a new building at the beginning of January, I am facing the challenges of setting up my studio to best meet my needs. I have forgotten the little challenges that arise when moving into a new space--and in re-arranging an existing space (I have kept my home-studio for drawing and painting and computer work). I have been working to rewire to make kilns work, finding enough chairs and work tables, drapes for projecting--and even negotiating relationships with my new neighbors (last week I dumped a bucket of water and it went right through my floor onto my downstairs neighbor! Not exactly how I had envisioned meeting her!). I'm working hard to settle into two new studio spaces with a new making routine in each and at a time when I'm busier and more in demand than ever both with my one of a kind artwork and with my brand. Today, I'm feeling overhwhelmed by all that is going on--but also thankful I have so much choice and so many opportunities in an art career that is supporting me and my family. I have reached a point where I'm having to pull back from saying "yes" to so much and start advicating for a bit more balance. This is such a scary place to be--saying "no" or "not now" always feels like I'm shutting a door on a great opportunity. Intellectually I understand that my fear of shutting doors on opportunities shouldn't govern my decisions, but in reality it sometimes does. I am going to continue to strive to re-center myself and push aside this fear. While I don't believe true balance is achievable, I do believe that I can start to trust that my business is going to continue to support me and that setting aside enough time for each project I'm working on will result in good work and good designs....wish me luck!
It all begins with an idea.
Francesco Ardini: Organic Mutation, 2012, Ceramic, Light grey and Eletric blue matt glaze mixed with sand (990°C), Vase H65 cm.
Rare Really nice Pottery hand painted pitcher made for Nordstrom. The colors are so pretty mix of blue, lavender, rust and greens. Pitcher measures 6.5 inches tall x 7.5 inches across including handle. No chips or cracks. In beautiful condition
Who doesn't love a good gold gilded coaster? Agate coasters with a pretty gold side can get pretty pricey so I thought I would try and make my own. Did you know that you can make agate slices out of polymer clay?
Re-purpose not so pretty thrift store vases into designer home decor! I'm all about getting a little "retail therapy" from time to time. But sometimes I reall…
I wanted to gift my local birds a new DIY bird feeder for summer, so I decided to slab build it myself! This is an pretty straightforward beginner pottery project, and I even make a slab building template for it, so just print it out, trace the templates, and you can gift your birds a new bird feede
Polka Dot 10.5in Dinner Plate
For every traditional pottery tool I have in my studio, I have probably just as many that are a little more out of the ordinary. Here are some of my favourites.
A little family of these adorable Pumpkin Pinch Pots would be so pretty on a mantle or table in honor of Halloween! Kids will have so much fun making their own pumpkin and then creating the fun fac…
These dried flower ornaments are perfect for any time of year! Make a pressed flower ornament to give as a gift, add as a gift topper, or to hang on display. These ornaments made of dried flowers and homemade clay are SO PRETTY and so simple to make. Pressed Flower Ornaments Enjoy summer flowers year round with these beautiful dried flower clay ornaments! I firmly believe that ornaments aren't just for Christmas time! These ornaments look pretty hanging on the wall, in the window, or on a garland or mobile. They make beautiful gifts, especially if you use them as
