lopsided pottery
I took a wheel throwing class and brought home some very lopsided pottery. It's hard to make them straight and even, but then again, maybe it doesn't matter as long as there is a sleeping otter on there.
spring time garden pets
I made a whole bunch of new garden pets. Some of them will be available at Portland Nursery.
photo studio remodel
Mykle made me this flat file and table top combo for christmas and I re-arranged things in the basement to make space for the new improved photo set-up. A new coat of paint always changes things for the better, especially if it covers the pastel yellow that was there before. This makes me happy!
puget sound energy
I designed both the characters and the sets for these three spots for Puget Sound Energy. Mark Gustafson directed. It was fun to work with all my old buddies from House Special again.
snugglers
To all the lovie dovies out there. Some of these snugglers are on display at Guardino Gallery.
duck duck duck
Commission for a duck portrait of beloved pet duck Utya.
advent calendar day 24
We've done it! Christmas is here and we all deserve some eggnog. The last day of my advent calendar: Best Present Ever. Click to see all the doors that are already open on my advent calendar. And let me know if I should do this again next year!
star warts
So many of you asked if they could buy these guys. I only made this one set, so I decided to auction them off on ebay! Auction closes on Tuesday December 22nd.
I had to do it, couldn't resist. My contribution to the mounting excitement.
advent calendar day 1
Count down to Christmas! Here is day 1 of my advent calendar: Harold's New Sweater. Click to see all the doors that are already open on my advent calendar. You can also get the image delivered to you every day from now until December 24th by signing up for email delivery.
advent calendar day 0
Count down to Christmas with me, traditional german style with an advent calendar. Every day from December 1st to December 24th I will open one door and share what's behind it with you!
balloons
The Black Wagon show is still up until December 7! Swing by if you are out and about on Mississippi Ave.
pretty pink bikini
Meet her tonight at Guardino Gallery.
ommmm
Little Things opens tomorrow at Guardino Gallery. Happy Thanksgiving!
work in progress
Working on many things at the same time right now. Pictured: ornaments and candy colored ear wax.
from the stranger corners of my brain
Nine Footlers and Thumb Twiddlers! Also new from me: Elephantoms, Yoga Goddesses and more. These guys will make their debut at Guardino Gallery next Friday for the yearly Little Things show. Lots of great artists participate. Opening Reception Friday November 27th, 6-9pm.
garden pets
Finally! People have been asking for weather-proof sculptures from me for ages. And these guys just get better every year if they are left outside to put on moss. My new concrete garden sculptures will be available, among lots of other work, at the Kennedy School in NE Portland next weekend. I'm going to be part of the Siren Nation Art and Craft Sale. Sunday, November 15th, 10am to 4pm. Have a beer with your art.
airborne
I am returning to Black Wagon on Mississippi Ave for a sweet show full of things that fly! Balloons, hot air balloons and bees, flies and some evil wasps too.
November 12th to December 8th
Black Wagon
3964 N Mississippi Ave
Portland, OR 97227
Opening reception Thursday November 12th 5pm to 7pm
kiln goddess
I now have a kiln goddess watching over my next firing. This is a tradition with potters to have a small god or goddess sitting nearby to protect you from all the many things that can go wrong inside a kiln. I hope she will do a good job.
if you give a kid a laptop
A few months ago I did the illustrations for this charming web video. My friends at Preditorial created it for NPR's Market Place and I supplied them with the drawings. Fun!
a summer meadow
I have created a summer meadow for A Splendid Summer Show at Off The Walls Gallery in the charming town of Shelton , Washington. Local artists Glenhelen Smither and Jim Knull also contribute to the show. Shelton is at the southern tip of the Puget Sound and less than half an hour drive from Olympia, WA. Swing by if you are planning a trip to the Olympic Peninsula this summer!
July 24th to September 8th 2015
Off The Walls Gallery
112 W Cota Street
Shelton, WA 98584
360 868 2690
gallery hours
Wed-Fri 11am to 5:30pm
Sat 11am to 5pm
Sun-Tue by appointment