by Natalie Wood | Nov 30, 2019 | Artists
Dave was born and raised in the Pacific NW where the natural beauty has a major influence on his style and form. Attending Portland State University Dave studied with James Lee Hanson who introduced him to the bronze foundry. Working with clay, making molds and then...
by Natalie Wood | Nov 28, 2019 | Artists
Growing up and working in the family bakery business near Roseburg, Oregon, Dorothy Steele had the skills of a professional cake decorator at the age of 14. “I have always seen clay as organic in substance and form, and have been drawn to the earth, nature, and it’s...
by Natalie Wood | Nov 20, 2019 | Artists
Jan Rimerman is inspired by the evolution of changing forms in light & shadow. The various textures & layers of color hidden & revealed in the different lights of the day & season is part of Jan’s unique style. The work presents a new perspective each...
by Natalie Wood | Nov 20, 2019 | Artists
I get excited about every piece because the process has many variables and there is almost no control over the results. Jim’s Process: Thrown forms on the pottery wheel are trimmed and burnished with a light bulb. The pots are bisque fired to 1650°. When cool,...
by Natalie Wood | Nov 20, 2019 | Artists
When I was a young girl I loved all kinds of jewelry. As I grew up, a child of the 80’s, I wore crazy Madonna type earrings (the bigger the better) and gummy bracelets & big brass bangles all up my arms. People in my small town school used to tell me that I had...
by Natalie Wood | Nov 13, 2019 | Artists
A paper artist I know uses the phrase “Joy in the Making” in her email signature. That strikes a chord with me. I’ve always taken great delight in the creative process. My Note Totes (refillable notepad holders and sticky note holders) are a direct result of my...
