Just a reminder that the studio will be closed for the week of July 3 – 7
Happy 4th of July!
btw, you can still keep in touch with what I’m up to by following my Instagram account, and spoiler alert, it’s going to involve a lot of art and a few croissants!
Reception June 29th, 5 – 7
Sierra Azul Gardens
2660 E Lake Ave
Watsonville CA
Work from my Bone Series is still on display at the Annieglass Craftbar. When you’re there, you can make crafts, drink local wine and of course BUY ART!
About The Bone Series:
The Bone Series is a series of work that is focused on the remains of a form. The pieces imply what is left after the flesh is gone, pieces that need to be reassembled to understand what once was. From small wearable pieces to large installations, this series explores all scales of structure.
Check out their Craftbar schedule of events here…
Have you made it out to the UCSC Arboretum to see Environmental Installations yet and walk the 100′ long trail of my Umbel Series Installation? I love this photo taken from a drone that was hovering just over my installation as I walked the trail. Sometimes, it’s good to sit quietly with a piece of art and contemplate it but equally, there is something really nice about getting to experience a work of art while physically moving around it. I think it draws you into to the piece and you notice things you might not of noticed otherwise. So, if you get a chance, I really encourage you to get up to the Arboretum and walk the trail of umbels… and let me know what you think!
Umbel flowers are available for pre-sale in my online shop and at only $65 each they are going fast!
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Don’t forget!Presented by Pajaro Valley Arts
June 1 – October 31, 2017
Reception: June 29th 5 – 7pm
The eleventh annual Sculpture IS: exhibition is taking place on the beautiful two-acre Sierra Azul Nursery demonstration gardens with over 90 sculptures. This critically acclaimed exhibit showcases work in steel, wood, ceramics, bronze, glass and concrete. Come visit the gardens!
Sierra Azul Nursery and Gardens
2660 East Lake Avenue
Watsonville California
Sometimes you start something that you know is crazy tedious and will drive you insane to make and it may not even survive the kiln process but you try it anyways…
I am making some progress but I find that staring at the tiny wires and carefully placing them actually makes me bit nauseous… so I’m only doing a few per day. It will be interesting to see when it’s completed if the clay and wire version has that same fuzzy glow that a real dandelion does. Will keep you posted as it progresses…
Join me my at my studio for my 13th year participating in the Santa Cruz County Open Studios Art Tour! I’ll be lucky number 17 in the catalog and will be showing along with 6 other studio mates in the same building.
Mark your calendars for October 7th, 8th, 21st & 22nd, 2017
Studios are open 11 – 5
Earth Art Studio
2523 C Mission St
Santa Cruz
I will have a piece for sale at the MAH this Saturday along with hundreds of other local artists, everything is $200 and goes directly to Robbie’s rehab.
If you are not able to donate or attend the event, you can still support Robbie‘s rehab at https://www.youcaring.com/
It’s hard to believe that a year has passed since we moved to the new studio space but this time last year we were painting the new studio while at the same time finishing up the last summer workshops at the old studio. While it will always be a work in progress, here’s a throwback to a year ago…
And a look at the studio today…
I also love that the timing worked out so that this move was documented in Ceramics Monthly’s Studio Visit article in the October issue. Sometimes, things fall into place when you least expect it. Moving can be hard and change can be challenging but we wouldn’t change a thing about moving to Mission Industrial Art Studios. Cheers to another year of being CR8IV!
This dynamic installation from the Hive Series is now available for your home, garden or commercial space. There are 31 individual diamond shaped cone pieces with holes cut and carved into one half of them, each piece is nested into the previous layer to form the starburst composition. Each individual piece is approximately 9″ in length and 4″ wide and are 22″ x 22″ 9″ when assembled together. The Hives are 750. each with only 6 available!
All of the pieces are hand-built from high fired stoneware and is original and unique. Instructions on assembling your Hive will be included in your order- but don’t worry it’s super simple!
This piece qualifies for FREE SHIPPING!