ceramic art Archives - TettyBetty TettyBetty Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:07:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Kassandra Guzman Makes Cheerful Ceramic Pieces With Wobbly Handles https://tettybetty.com/kassandra-guzman-makes-cheerful-ceramic-pieces-with-wobbly-handles/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:50:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37369 It’s hard not to be moved when looking at Kassandra Guzman’s ceramic works. They are simple and minimalistic, yet there is something about them that makes them unique and cheerful. Could it be the bright colors, vibrant designs, or the fact that they have wobbly handles? View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]

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]]> It’s hard not to be moved when looking at Kassandra Guzman’s ceramic works. They are simple and minimalistic, yet there is something about them that makes them unique and cheerful. Could it be the bright colors, vibrant designs, or the fact that they have wobbly handles?

Guzman started her journey as a ceramic artist back in 2016 when she decided to try her luck in the pottery business and establish a studio in her apartment. She worked on her skills while also looking for ways to get people interested in her products. As it turned out, the latter wasn’t all that tough as Guzman was natural and her small-batch releases would quickly sell out.

As her business grew, Guzman was also growing as an artist. She started experimenting with various designs and at one point found herself focusing on the handles of her ceramic pieces. This led to the creation of exciting new collections that featured organic shapes with whimsical handles.

These collections brought Guzman more exposure and even caught the attention of interior designers for Showtime’s variety series Ziwe. They contacted her and this led to one of her pieces even making the set of the show. This inspired her to continue working even harder and she currently has several new projects lined up. In the meantime, let’s check out more of her works below.

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]]> Christine Sutton Decorates Plates and Bowls With Animal Illustrations https://tettybetty.com/christine-sutton-decorates-plates-and-bowls-with-animal-illustrations/ Wed, 10 May 2023 08:50:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37561 Montana-based artist Christine Sutton creates pottery that has practical use but can also be considered artwork. Each of Sutton’s plates, bowls, and cups is unique, and they come adorned with whimsical illustrations of birds, animals, and nature motifs.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christine Sutton (@littlebirdpainting) Sutton has been engaged in […]

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]]> Montana-based artist Christine Sutton creates pottery that has practical use but can also be considered artwork. Each of Sutton’s plates, bowls, and cups is unique, and they come adorned with whimsical illustrations of birds, animals, and nature motifs. 

Sutton has been engaged in art in some way for most of her life. Her first love was painting, but in 2016, she discovered a passion for pottery after her friend purchased a kiln. She mastered the craft and eventually decided to combine it with her passion for painting.

Now, Sutton creates all sorts of ceramic dishes that she decorates with owls, bison, horses, and other animals. She uses the sgraffito technique, carving a design in hardened clay and then glazing the piece before placing it in the klin.

Sutton has a studio called Little Bird Painting and Design, through which she offers her ceramic pieces alongside other products like paintings, prints, and tattoo tickets.

“I’ve been an artist my whole life and love nothing more than when someone connects enough with my art to want it for themselves or a friend; it truly is the highest honor!” Sutton explains on her website.

Check out more of Sutton’s works below.

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]]> Curious Ceramic Figurines by Sophie Woodrow https://tettybetty.com/curious-ceramic-figurines-by-sophie-woodrow/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:18:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37408 Ceramic figurines are not as popular as they used to be. Still, we doubt that anyone out there wouldn’t want to own one made by Sophie Woodrow. This talented Bristol-based artist creates curious ceramic figurines that are nothing like you’ve seen before. Her porcelain creatures are often on the surreal side, having animal and human-like […]

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]]> Ceramic figurines are not as popular as they used to be. Still, we doubt that anyone out there wouldn’t want to own one made by Sophie Woodrow.

This talented Bristol-based artist creates curious ceramic figurines that are nothing like you’ve seen before. Her porcelain creatures are often on the surreal side, having animal and human-like features with the addition of fantasy elements.

According to Woodrow, her captivating works are inspired by “the contact point between the natural world and human culture.”

“I am fascinated by the representations that people have made of animals throughout the ages, what they say about them and their times, their sense of themselves in the world, their strengths and vulnerabilities,” she explains.

Woodrow has been creating in various media over the years. However, clay was always her main focus, and this fascination prompted her to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Ceramics at Falmouth College of Art. While influenced by many contemporary and classic artists, she always strived to develop her own style, which is evident in her ceramic figurines.

Woodrow’s pieces often find homes in private collections and art galleries. She also frequently shares her newest creations on Instagram. Check out more of them below.

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]]> Lisa Agnetun Creates Adorable Ceramic Ghost Figurines https://tettybetty.com/lisa-agnetun-creates-adorable-ceramic-ghost-figurines/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:30:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37484 Ghosts don’t have to be scary. Just think of Casper, the friendly ghost. He is someone you would definitely want to hang out with. With this in mind, Swedish artist Lisa Agnetun is creating adorable ceramic ghost figurines. Despite drawing inspiration from scary stories, these figurines are everything but spooky. They are a joy to […]

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]]> Ghosts don’t have to be scary. Just think of Casper, the friendly ghost. He is someone you would definitely want to hang out with. With this in mind, Swedish artist Lisa Agnetun is creating adorable ceramic ghost figurines.

Despite drawing inspiration from scary stories, these figurines are everything but spooky. They are a joy to look at and come in all sorts of different colors and shapes. This includes ghosts in traditional Japanese clothing, ghost in animal costumes, and ghosts inspired by pop culture.

Agnetun believes that getting one of her little ghost figurines is like making a friend for life.

“They’re very much like people,” Agnetun explained in a recent interview. “Except for the fact that high-fired ceramics has the ability to outlive us all. If you treat them respectfully, they will haunt you forever.”

Agnetun makes these unique ceramic works in her home studio in Gothenburg, Sweden. The process involves hand sculpting figurines from stoneware or porcelain clay, baking them, and then decorating them into their final shape.

While Angetun keeps her favorites for herself, anyone can own a ghost of their own thanks to her Etsy shop. She also regularly updates her Instagram account with the newest creations.

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]]> Masami Yamamoto Creates Realistic Pieces of Clothing Out of Ceramics https://tettybetty.com/masami-yamamoto-creates-realistic-pieces-of-clothing-out-of-ceramics/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:30:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37322 At first, the works of Japanese artist Masami Yamamoto look like a conceptual kind of art. The pieces of clothing are lying on the floor and carrying a hidden message that is up to the viewer to figure out. Only when you approach closer, you realize that they’re not actual clothes but ceramic sculptures. However, […]

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]]> At first, the works of Japanese artist Masami Yamamoto look like a conceptual kind of art. The pieces of clothing are lying on the floor and carrying a hidden message that is up to the viewer to figure out. Only when you approach closer, you realize that they’re not actual clothes but ceramic sculptures. However, the message is still there to be uncovered.

Yamamoto specializes in realistic ceramic pieces that mimic hats, lingerie, napkins, and sweaters, among other pieces of clothes. The subjects of her works and the material she uses are not selected randomly. Quite the opposite, in fact.

She chooses ceramic because she believes the material “match very well our human existence through its strong presence and brittleness.” Clothes, on the other hand, serve as a way to “memorize the spirit of the owner and his traces.”

“By using the plasticity of clay, I try to reproduce the softness of clothes. Through the firing process, the clay is hardened and keeps the image of the object. It becomes a memory medium,” Yamamoto explains on her website.

Yamamoto is currently based in Kanazawa City, Japan, where she has her studio. She exhibited her works all over Japan and received several awards and accolades, including the Grand Prize at the 15th Spiral Independent Creators Festival. Check out more of her fascinating pieces below.

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]]> Find Inner Peace With Michele Quan’s Ceramic Objects https://tettybetty.com/find-inner-peace-with-michele-quans-ceramic-objects/ Sun, 12 Apr 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=33798 Michele Quan makes decorative ceramic objects for your home and garden. The pieces she makes become a canvas on which she adds paint, text, and color, with the images rooted in visual symbols found in Eastern iconography. The finished object has, therefore, a spiritual essence to it, providing much more than simple decoration. “When making […]

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]]> Michele Quan makes decorative ceramic objects for your home and garden. The pieces she makes become a canvas on which she adds paint, text, and color, with the images rooted in visual symbols found in Eastern iconography. The finished object has, therefore, a spiritual essence to it, providing much more than simple decoration.

“When making things I have to see it in my head first,” Quan explained in an interview with Matter of Hand. “Some people just go for it and it evolves, but for me it’s weird – I have to see it in my head or I don’t believe I can do it. I have to be able to see the process linearly. Once I figure out how to make something the first time I’ll make a template so that I don’t have to re-think it every time. If you have to think too hard it’s more exhausting.”

All handmade, from start to finish, her pieces are either hand-built or thrown on the wheel, after which they are painted. The work is then fired in a gas kiln to 2,350 degrees. Other materials used include hand-dyed cotton, hemp rope, and reclaimed wood.

“I feel like anything I say is going to sound corny, but I want my pieces to create moments where people look back at their intentions and how they want to operate in the world,” says Quan, “what they wish to see or have or be or connect with. Just bringing them back into the present and connecting them to the beauty of the world; that’s a moment where everyone feels really good. It’s like touching ground before you go off into the craziness.”

Invite calmness into your life through her original artwork.

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]]> Nathalie Lete’s Creations Charm Both Children and Adults https://tettybetty.com/nathalie-letes-creations-charm-both-children-and-adults/ Fri, 14 Feb 2020 08:15:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=32460 You most probably saw work of Nathalie Lete without even realizing it. A creative through and through, her work has a naive quality to it that appeals to both children and adults, with some added celebrity clients added to the mix. “I don’t really know who my buyers are, because I sell only some few […]

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]]> You most probably saw work of Nathalie Lete without even realizing it. A creative through and through, her work has a naive quality to it that appeals to both children and adults, with some added celebrity clients added to the mix.

“I don’t really know who my buyers are, because I sell only some few products by myself,” amitted Lete in an interview with the Little Citizens Boutique blog, “but I know that Tim Burton bought one of my rugs, also the boss of Laduree has one in his office and Charlotte Gainsbourg has also one rug.”

Born in 1964, Lete is a true Parisian, with her work spanning from illustration and painting to textile and ceramics. Her creations include (but not restricted to) children’s books, knitted and stuffed toys, glass pictures, patterned dishes, postcards, ceramic sculptures, silkscreen printed t-shirts, rugs, and jewels. In other words: there’s no shortage of work and inspiration.

“I feel glad and happy to be able to inspire kids,” she says. “I was myself very inspired by a couple of women I knew when I was a kid, and I wanted to be like them… so it is very important to be inspired by someone and to have a goal.” Other inspirations include her travels around the world, as well as vintage toys and old engravings.

Enter her cabinet of curiosities via Instagram.

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It ´ s not my cup of tea …. love this expression !

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]]> Zemer Peled’s Creative Process Includes Chaos, Destruction, and Decay https://tettybetty.com/zemer-peleds-creative-process-includes-chaos-destruction-and-decay/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 13:01:01 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=31939 Ironically, in order to construct one of Zemer Peled’s unique ceramic sculptures you need to first go through a process of deconstruction. Compiled from small porcelain shards, her sculptures remind us of flowers and coral. Peled creates (or rather, smashes) these porcelain shards herself, using a slab roller. “I make sheets of clay, fire them, […]

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]]> Ironically, in order to construct one of Zemer Peled’s unique ceramic sculptures you need to first go through a process of deconstruction. Compiled from small porcelain shards, her sculptures remind us of flowers and coral.

Peled creates (or rather, smashes) these porcelain shards herself, using a slab roller. “I make sheets of clay, fire them, and smash them into pieces with a hammer,” she explained in an interview with CFile. “I love playing with the idea of the texture and the form can look airy, delicate, light and fluffy and to give a sense of flutter, as if my breath would break it. Yet, the hard and sharp shards can be seen as round and moving, and give a sense of softness.”

Through these deconstructed-to-be-constructed pieces, Peled aims to examine the beauty and brutality that can be found within the natural world. According to Peled, her creative process is also consistent with the Kabbalah concepts of Shevirah (breaking) and Tikkun (mending). “I make, then break, then make again. Chaos, destruction, and decay are intense and necessary creative process for me to create each of my sculptures,” she says.

Born and raised in Israel, her work has been exhibited internationally at venues like Sotheby’s, Saatchi Gallery (London), and the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art (Kansas City). She has also been featured in publications like Vogue, O Magazine, and Elle. But you can follow her creative endeavors also on Instagram.

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]]> These Sculptures Were Inspired by Sea Creatures and Weather Formations https://tettybetty.com/these-sculptures-were-inspired-by-sea-creatures-and-weather-formations/ Sat, 14 Dec 2019 06:00:23 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=31073 It was only after leaving a successful career in fashion that Judi Tavill discovered a passion for clay. Working from the oceanic shore of New Jersey, her creative process starts with wheel throwing and hand-building, before deeply carving, hand texturing and surface detailing her one-of-a-kind sculptures. According to her, this process is long and involved, requiring both […]

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]]> It was only after leaving a successful career in fashion that Judi Tavill discovered a passion for clay. Working from the oceanic shore of New Jersey, her creative process starts with wheel throwing and hand-building, before deeply carving, hand texturing and surface detailing her one-of-a-kind sculptures.

According to her, this process is long and involved, requiring both planning and improvisation. But the result is wholly worth it: ceramic vessels that take after organic forms, reminding in their texture and shape of a coral reef.

“Sea creatures and weather formations, fabric folds and textile richness or historic ceramic techniques all come together to inspire the form and texture of the work,” reads her website.

Firing the clay twice allows Tavill the addition of delicate glazing work and the melting of glass frit (crushed glass) for additional surface interest. Those are inspired by the textures and shapes she finds in nature, close at home or when traveling elsewhere.

Her coral-like sculptures can be seen around the United States, or on her Instagram page. Take a look at some of her work in the gallery below:

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UPDATE: SOLD! RIGHT NOW😳 @artaxis has an online #SALE of work from members as a FUNDRAISER.🙏🏼 JUST IN TIME FOR #HOLIDAYGIFTS! The artists have donated work(I chose something at a giftable price😳) to help raise money to support this FINE #ARTSORGANIZATION ! ✨DIRECT LINK IN MY BIO!!!!✨ These three textured dish forms by Judi Tavill are stackable. They have blue cracked glass which makes them not food safe. They are ceramic (stoneware w/porcelain slip and clear glaze) and glass frit. The largest form is about 5” x 5 12” x 1 ½”. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this object benefit Artaxis, a 501(c)3 non-profit art organization. Judi Tavill is based in US. Shipping within the United States is $15. ARTAXIS FUNDRAISING SALE! Over 100 works by Artaxis members are available for purchase and 100% of the proceeds will go to support our fundraising efforts. Artaxis is a member-driven, all volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization. Featuring over 750 artists from 50 countries, Artaxis engages the ceramics community through promotional, educational, and networking programs while celebrating diverse artistic practices and being a resource of aesthetic values. #ceramics #pottery #ceramicart #ceramicsculpture #artaxisfundraiser #artaxis #holidayartgift #artgift #bluegift #coral #homeaccessories #interioraccessories #coastaldesign

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OPENING TONIGHT! SMALL FAVORS 2019 INCLUDING THESE 3 PETITE SCULPTURES!@theclaystudiophl 6-8. ON LINE TOMORROW!#theclaystudiophl #smallfavors #ceramics #scuplture #ceramicartist #ceramicart #sculptor #philadelphia If you find yourself in Philly, be sure to check out the Small Favors show that opens tonight at The Clay Studio. Happy to be included! “Small Favors engages artists' creativity in new and exciting ways with the challenge of making pieces on a very small scale. For some artists, the work they create is similar to what they normally make, but at a reduced scale. Others use it as an opportunity to break away from what they create in their daily studio practice. The works exhibited are incredibly varied in material, form, and aesthetics. Though small in scale the artworks created for this exhibition are huge in impact.” Korman Gallery Apr 18th – Jun 9th, 2019 Opening Reception: April 18, 6 – 8 pm.

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]]> M&M’S for Scale: These Ceramic Vessels Are Incredibly Small https://tettybetty.com/mms-for-scale-these-ceramic-vessels-are-incredibly-small/ Wed, 11 Dec 2019 12:15:40 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=31066 Look closely: these carefully crafted ceramic vases aren’t made to hold a bouquet of flowers. In reality, they might just hold a single rose at best. These miniature ceramic vessels are the product of self-taught artist Jon Almeda. Based in Oahu, Hawaii, Almeda’s reassessed his ideas about size after coming across a book titled Creating […]

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]]> Look closely: these carefully crafted ceramic vases aren’t made to hold a bouquet of flowers. In reality, they might just hold a single rose at best. These miniature ceramic vessels are the product of self-taught artist Jon Almeda.

Based in Oahu, Hawaii, Almeda’s reassessed his ideas about size after coming across a book titled Creating Ceramic Miniatures. And while beforehand he ascribed to the notion that “the bigger the better,” nowadays his motto is the exact opposite.

“Size does matter,” reads his short Instagram bio. And with 17 years of creating miniatures, you better believe he knows what he’s talking about. Pushing himself to improve all the time, each of his projects requires a different set of techniques; and according to Almeda, working in such a small scale is much harder than you might imagine, requiring him to test different clay bodies and make his own tools.

But while his art comes in small sizes, his inspiration is larger than life. “There are so many different things that I am interested in, music, photography, just all different arts,” he shared with The Potters Cast. “There would be too many to list just one. I pull inspiration from all different places.”

Take a look at some of his work in the gallery below:

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What fruit flavor is Juicy Fruit? 🤔

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Mini marshmallows

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Which one do you like better, 1 or 2?

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> ceramic art Archives - TettyBetty TettyBetty Tue, 22 Aug 2023 11:07:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Kassandra Guzman Makes Cheerful Ceramic Pieces With Wobbly Handles https://tettybetty.com/kassandra-guzman-makes-cheerful-ceramic-pieces-with-wobbly-handles/ Wed, 23 Aug 2023 08:50:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37369 It’s hard not to be moved when looking at Kassandra Guzman’s ceramic works. They are simple and minimalistic, yet there is something about them that makes them unique and cheerful. Could it be the bright colors, vibrant designs, or the fact that they have wobbly handles? View this post on Instagram A post shared by […]

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]]> It’s hard not to be moved when looking at Kassandra Guzman’s ceramic works. They are simple and minimalistic, yet there is something about them that makes them unique and cheerful. Could it be the bright colors, vibrant designs, or the fact that they have wobbly handles?

Guzman started her journey as a ceramic artist back in 2016 when she decided to try her luck in the pottery business and establish a studio in her apartment. She worked on her skills while also looking for ways to get people interested in her products. As it turned out, the latter wasn’t all that tough as Guzman was natural and her small-batch releases would quickly sell out.

As her business grew, Guzman was also growing as an artist. She started experimenting with various designs and at one point found herself focusing on the handles of her ceramic pieces. This led to the creation of exciting new collections that featured organic shapes with whimsical handles.

These collections brought Guzman more exposure and even caught the attention of interior designers for Showtime’s variety series Ziwe. They contacted her and this led to one of her pieces even making the set of the show. This inspired her to continue working even harder and she currently has several new projects lined up. In the meantime, let’s check out more of her works below.

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]]> Christine Sutton Decorates Plates and Bowls With Animal Illustrations https://tettybetty.com/christine-sutton-decorates-plates-and-bowls-with-animal-illustrations/ Wed, 10 May 2023 08:50:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37561 Montana-based artist Christine Sutton creates pottery that has practical use but can also be considered artwork. Each of Sutton’s plates, bowls, and cups is unique, and they come adorned with whimsical illustrations of birds, animals, and nature motifs.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Christine Sutton (@littlebirdpainting) Sutton has been engaged in […]

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]]> Montana-based artist Christine Sutton creates pottery that has practical use but can also be considered artwork. Each of Sutton’s plates, bowls, and cups is unique, and they come adorned with whimsical illustrations of birds, animals, and nature motifs. 

Sutton has been engaged in art in some way for most of her life. Her first love was painting, but in 2016, she discovered a passion for pottery after her friend purchased a kiln. She mastered the craft and eventually decided to combine it with her passion for painting.

Now, Sutton creates all sorts of ceramic dishes that she decorates with owls, bison, horses, and other animals. She uses the sgraffito technique, carving a design in hardened clay and then glazing the piece before placing it in the klin.

Sutton has a studio called Little Bird Painting and Design, through which she offers her ceramic pieces alongside other products like paintings, prints, and tattoo tickets.

“I’ve been an artist my whole life and love nothing more than when someone connects enough with my art to want it for themselves or a friend; it truly is the highest honor!” Sutton explains on her website.

Check out more of Sutton’s works below.

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]]> Curious Ceramic Figurines by Sophie Woodrow https://tettybetty.com/curious-ceramic-figurines-by-sophie-woodrow/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:18:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37408 Ceramic figurines are not as popular as they used to be. Still, we doubt that anyone out there wouldn’t want to own one made by Sophie Woodrow. This talented Bristol-based artist creates curious ceramic figurines that are nothing like you’ve seen before. Her porcelain creatures are often on the surreal side, having animal and human-like […]

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]]> Ceramic figurines are not as popular as they used to be. Still, we doubt that anyone out there wouldn’t want to own one made by Sophie Woodrow.

This talented Bristol-based artist creates curious ceramic figurines that are nothing like you’ve seen before. Her porcelain creatures are often on the surreal side, having animal and human-like features with the addition of fantasy elements.

According to Woodrow, her captivating works are inspired by “the contact point between the natural world and human culture.”

“I am fascinated by the representations that people have made of animals throughout the ages, what they say about them and their times, their sense of themselves in the world, their strengths and vulnerabilities,” she explains.

Woodrow has been creating in various media over the years. However, clay was always her main focus, and this fascination prompted her to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Ceramics at Falmouth College of Art. While influenced by many contemporary and classic artists, she always strived to develop her own style, which is evident in her ceramic figurines.

Woodrow’s pieces often find homes in private collections and art galleries. She also frequently shares her newest creations on Instagram. Check out more of them below.

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]]> Lisa Agnetun Creates Adorable Ceramic Ghost Figurines https://tettybetty.com/lisa-agnetun-creates-adorable-ceramic-ghost-figurines/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 08:30:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37484 Ghosts don’t have to be scary. Just think of Casper, the friendly ghost. He is someone you would definitely want to hang out with. With this in mind, Swedish artist Lisa Agnetun is creating adorable ceramic ghost figurines. Despite drawing inspiration from scary stories, these figurines are everything but spooky. They are a joy to […]

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]]> Ghosts don’t have to be scary. Just think of Casper, the friendly ghost. He is someone you would definitely want to hang out with. With this in mind, Swedish artist Lisa Agnetun is creating adorable ceramic ghost figurines.

Despite drawing inspiration from scary stories, these figurines are everything but spooky. They are a joy to look at and come in all sorts of different colors and shapes. This includes ghosts in traditional Japanese clothing, ghost in animal costumes, and ghosts inspired by pop culture.

Agnetun believes that getting one of her little ghost figurines is like making a friend for life.

“They’re very much like people,” Agnetun explained in a recent interview. “Except for the fact that high-fired ceramics has the ability to outlive us all. If you treat them respectfully, they will haunt you forever.”

Agnetun makes these unique ceramic works in her home studio in Gothenburg, Sweden. The process involves hand sculpting figurines from stoneware or porcelain clay, baking them, and then decorating them into their final shape.

While Angetun keeps her favorites for herself, anyone can own a ghost of their own thanks to her Etsy shop. She also regularly updates her Instagram account with the newest creations.

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]]> Masami Yamamoto Creates Realistic Pieces of Clothing Out of Ceramics https://tettybetty.com/masami-yamamoto-creates-realistic-pieces-of-clothing-out-of-ceramics/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:30:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=37322 At first, the works of Japanese artist Masami Yamamoto look like a conceptual kind of art. The pieces of clothing are lying on the floor and carrying a hidden message that is up to the viewer to figure out. Only when you approach closer, you realize that they’re not actual clothes but ceramic sculptures. However, […]

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]]> At first, the works of Japanese artist Masami Yamamoto look like a conceptual kind of art. The pieces of clothing are lying on the floor and carrying a hidden message that is up to the viewer to figure out. Only when you approach closer, you realize that they’re not actual clothes but ceramic sculptures. However, the message is still there to be uncovered.

Yamamoto specializes in realistic ceramic pieces that mimic hats, lingerie, napkins, and sweaters, among other pieces of clothes. The subjects of her works and the material she uses are not selected randomly. Quite the opposite, in fact.

She chooses ceramic because she believes the material “match very well our human existence through its strong presence and brittleness.” Clothes, on the other hand, serve as a way to “memorize the spirit of the owner and his traces.”

“By using the plasticity of clay, I try to reproduce the softness of clothes. Through the firing process, the clay is hardened and keeps the image of the object. It becomes a memory medium,” Yamamoto explains on her website.

Yamamoto is currently based in Kanazawa City, Japan, where she has her studio. She exhibited her works all over Japan and received several awards and accolades, including the Grand Prize at the 15th Spiral Independent Creators Festival. Check out more of her fascinating pieces below.

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]]> Find Inner Peace With Michele Quan’s Ceramic Objects https://tettybetty.com/find-inner-peace-with-michele-quans-ceramic-objects/ Sun, 12 Apr 2020 06:00:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=33798 Michele Quan makes decorative ceramic objects for your home and garden. The pieces she makes become a canvas on which she adds paint, text, and color, with the images rooted in visual symbols found in Eastern iconography. The finished object has, therefore, a spiritual essence to it, providing much more than simple decoration. “When making […]

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]]> Michele Quan makes decorative ceramic objects for your home and garden. The pieces she makes become a canvas on which she adds paint, text, and color, with the images rooted in visual symbols found in Eastern iconography. The finished object has, therefore, a spiritual essence to it, providing much more than simple decoration.

“When making things I have to see it in my head first,” Quan explained in an interview with Matter of Hand. “Some people just go for it and it evolves, but for me it’s weird – I have to see it in my head or I don’t believe I can do it. I have to be able to see the process linearly. Once I figure out how to make something the first time I’ll make a template so that I don’t have to re-think it every time. If you have to think too hard it’s more exhausting.”

All handmade, from start to finish, her pieces are either hand-built or thrown on the wheel, after which they are painted. The work is then fired in a gas kiln to 2,350 degrees. Other materials used include hand-dyed cotton, hemp rope, and reclaimed wood.

“I feel like anything I say is going to sound corny, but I want my pieces to create moments where people look back at their intentions and how they want to operate in the world,” says Quan, “what they wish to see or have or be or connect with. Just bringing them back into the present and connecting them to the beauty of the world; that’s a moment where everyone feels really good. It’s like touching ground before you go off into the craziness.”

Invite calmness into your life through her original artwork.

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PEACE✌🏽PIL & HAIRGOALS 😁 Handprint of @mosesnadel

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‘Tis a pile of rocks 👀 #mquanstudio

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]]> Nathalie Lete’s Creations Charm Both Children and Adults https://tettybetty.com/nathalie-letes-creations-charm-both-children-and-adults/ Fri, 14 Feb 2020 08:15:00 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=32460 You most probably saw work of Nathalie Lete without even realizing it. A creative through and through, her work has a naive quality to it that appeals to both children and adults, with some added celebrity clients added to the mix. “I don’t really know who my buyers are, because I sell only some few […]

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]]> You most probably saw work of Nathalie Lete without even realizing it. A creative through and through, her work has a naive quality to it that appeals to both children and adults, with some added celebrity clients added to the mix.

“I don’t really know who my buyers are, because I sell only some few products by myself,” amitted Lete in an interview with the Little Citizens Boutique blog, “but I know that Tim Burton bought one of my rugs, also the boss of Laduree has one in his office and Charlotte Gainsbourg has also one rug.”

Born in 1964, Lete is a true Parisian, with her work spanning from illustration and painting to textile and ceramics. Her creations include (but not restricted to) children’s books, knitted and stuffed toys, glass pictures, patterned dishes, postcards, ceramic sculptures, silkscreen printed t-shirts, rugs, and jewels. In other words: there’s no shortage of work and inspiration.

“I feel glad and happy to be able to inspire kids,” she says. “I was myself very inspired by a couple of women I knew when I was a kid, and I wanted to be like them… so it is very important to be inspired by someone and to have a goal.” Other inspirations include her travels around the world, as well as vintage toys and old engravings.

Enter her cabinet of curiosities via Instagram.

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It ´ s not my cup of tea …. love this expression !

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]]> Zemer Peled’s Creative Process Includes Chaos, Destruction, and Decay https://tettybetty.com/zemer-peleds-creative-process-includes-chaos-destruction-and-decay/ Sat, 18 Jan 2020 13:01:01 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=31939 Ironically, in order to construct one of Zemer Peled’s unique ceramic sculptures you need to first go through a process of deconstruction. Compiled from small porcelain shards, her sculptures remind us of flowers and coral. Peled creates (or rather, smashes) these porcelain shards herself, using a slab roller. “I make sheets of clay, fire them, […]

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]]> Ironically, in order to construct one of Zemer Peled’s unique ceramic sculptures you need to first go through a process of deconstruction. Compiled from small porcelain shards, her sculptures remind us of flowers and coral.

Peled creates (or rather, smashes) these porcelain shards herself, using a slab roller. “I make sheets of clay, fire them, and smash them into pieces with a hammer,” she explained in an interview with CFile. “I love playing with the idea of the texture and the form can look airy, delicate, light and fluffy and to give a sense of flutter, as if my breath would break it. Yet, the hard and sharp shards can be seen as round and moving, and give a sense of softness.”

Through these deconstructed-to-be-constructed pieces, Peled aims to examine the beauty and brutality that can be found within the natural world. According to Peled, her creative process is also consistent with the Kabbalah concepts of Shevirah (breaking) and Tikkun (mending). “I make, then break, then make again. Chaos, destruction, and decay are intense and necessary creative process for me to create each of my sculptures,” she says.

Born and raised in Israel, her work has been exhibited internationally at venues like Sotheby’s, Saatchi Gallery (London), and the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art (Kansas City). She has also been featured in publications like Vogue, O Magazine, and Elle. But you can follow her creative endeavors also on Instagram.

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]]> These Sculptures Were Inspired by Sea Creatures and Weather Formations https://tettybetty.com/these-sculptures-were-inspired-by-sea-creatures-and-weather-formations/ Sat, 14 Dec 2019 06:00:23 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=31073 It was only after leaving a successful career in fashion that Judi Tavill discovered a passion for clay. Working from the oceanic shore of New Jersey, her creative process starts with wheel throwing and hand-building, before deeply carving, hand texturing and surface detailing her one-of-a-kind sculptures. According to her, this process is long and involved, requiring both […]

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]]> It was only after leaving a successful career in fashion that Judi Tavill discovered a passion for clay. Working from the oceanic shore of New Jersey, her creative process starts with wheel throwing and hand-building, before deeply carving, hand texturing and surface detailing her one-of-a-kind sculptures.

According to her, this process is long and involved, requiring both planning and improvisation. But the result is wholly worth it: ceramic vessels that take after organic forms, reminding in their texture and shape of a coral reef.

“Sea creatures and weather formations, fabric folds and textile richness or historic ceramic techniques all come together to inspire the form and texture of the work,” reads her website.

Firing the clay twice allows Tavill the addition of delicate glazing work and the melting of glass frit (crushed glass) for additional surface interest. Those are inspired by the textures and shapes she finds in nature, close at home or when traveling elsewhere.

Her coral-like sculptures can be seen around the United States, or on her Instagram page. Take a look at some of her work in the gallery below:

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UPDATE: SOLD! RIGHT NOW😳 @artaxis has an online #SALE of work from members as a FUNDRAISER.🙏🏼 JUST IN TIME FOR #HOLIDAYGIFTS! The artists have donated work(I chose something at a giftable price😳) to help raise money to support this FINE #ARTSORGANIZATION ! ✨DIRECT LINK IN MY BIO!!!!✨ These three textured dish forms by Judi Tavill are stackable. They have blue cracked glass which makes them not food safe. They are ceramic (stoneware w/porcelain slip and clear glaze) and glass frit. The largest form is about 5” x 5 12” x 1 ½”. 100% of the proceeds from the sale of this object benefit Artaxis, a 501(c)3 non-profit art organization. Judi Tavill is based in US. Shipping within the United States is $15. ARTAXIS FUNDRAISING SALE! Over 100 works by Artaxis members are available for purchase and 100% of the proceeds will go to support our fundraising efforts. Artaxis is a member-driven, all volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization. Featuring over 750 artists from 50 countries, Artaxis engages the ceramics community through promotional, educational, and networking programs while celebrating diverse artistic practices and being a resource of aesthetic values. #ceramics #pottery #ceramicart #ceramicsculpture #artaxisfundraiser #artaxis #holidayartgift #artgift #bluegift #coral #homeaccessories #interioraccessories #coastaldesign

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OPENING TONIGHT! SMALL FAVORS 2019 INCLUDING THESE 3 PETITE SCULPTURES!@theclaystudiophl 6-8. ON LINE TOMORROW!#theclaystudiophl #smallfavors #ceramics #scuplture #ceramicartist #ceramicart #sculptor #philadelphia If you find yourself in Philly, be sure to check out the Small Favors show that opens tonight at The Clay Studio. Happy to be included! “Small Favors engages artists' creativity in new and exciting ways with the challenge of making pieces on a very small scale. For some artists, the work they create is similar to what they normally make, but at a reduced scale. Others use it as an opportunity to break away from what they create in their daily studio practice. The works exhibited are incredibly varied in material, form, and aesthetics. Though small in scale the artworks created for this exhibition are huge in impact.” Korman Gallery Apr 18th – Jun 9th, 2019 Opening Reception: April 18, 6 – 8 pm.

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]]> M&M’S for Scale: These Ceramic Vessels Are Incredibly Small https://tettybetty.com/mms-for-scale-these-ceramic-vessels-are-incredibly-small/ Wed, 11 Dec 2019 12:15:40 +0000 https://tettybetty.com/?p=31066 Look closely: these carefully crafted ceramic vases aren’t made to hold a bouquet of flowers. In reality, they might just hold a single rose at best. These miniature ceramic vessels are the product of self-taught artist Jon Almeda. Based in Oahu, Hawaii, Almeda’s reassessed his ideas about size after coming across a book titled Creating […]

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]]> Look closely: these carefully crafted ceramic vases aren’t made to hold a bouquet of flowers. In reality, they might just hold a single rose at best. These miniature ceramic vessels are the product of self-taught artist Jon Almeda.

Based in Oahu, Hawaii, Almeda’s reassessed his ideas about size after coming across a book titled Creating Ceramic Miniatures. And while beforehand he ascribed to the notion that “the bigger the better,” nowadays his motto is the exact opposite.

“Size does matter,” reads his short Instagram bio. And with 17 years of creating miniatures, you better believe he knows what he’s talking about. Pushing himself to improve all the time, each of his projects requires a different set of techniques; and according to Almeda, working in such a small scale is much harder than you might imagine, requiring him to test different clay bodies and make his own tools.

But while his art comes in small sizes, his inspiration is larger than life. “There are so many different things that I am interested in, music, photography, just all different arts,” he shared with The Potters Cast. “There would be too many to list just one. I pull inspiration from all different places.”

Take a look at some of his work in the gallery below:

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What fruit flavor is Juicy Fruit? 🤔

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Mini marshmallows

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Which one do you like better, 1 or 2?

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