Story of me and my pottery
I’m a ceramic/pottery artist who has been working with clay 28years and in this business for 23 years.
I studied pottery at Glen Echo Pottery, situated at Glen Echo Park, one of the National Parks overlooking Potomac River in Washington DC. 5 years later I set up my own studio at my home in Cabin John, MD. 16 years ago I moved to Maui, HI.
Japan, Washington, DC to Hawaii I lived in different cultures and environment. My ceramic pieces reflect my love of nature including animals, flowers and landscapes though I relocated in the different places .
Besides working with clay, I studied Japanese calligraphy, Japanese flower arrangement 'Ikebana', Japanese Taiko drumming and Reiki.
Most recent 16 years I learned Hawaiian cultures including: Outrigger canoe paddling and Hawaiian chants.
Clay is the easiest for me to channel my creativity in to forms. My pieces begin on the potter's wheel, altered in various ways and then sculpted and decorated.
My designs are organic, yet elegant. Pottery has such a long complicated process, so there are always excitements from sketching the ideas to opening the kiln.
Since they are made with my spirited and loving hands, I wishes to touch many people deeply through the beauty and magic I creates in my art.
Learn more about me and my ARTISTRY at: http://animal-smiles.blogspot.com/
