Throughout time, artists have learned to become better artists by carefully recreating the work of other respected artists. In that same vein, this drawing was copied from a book by Walter Crane. 

Pitchers from the top view. 

Two pitchers. The handle and spout are hand pulled, and the rest is made on the wheel. 

Interior. I made this one when I took classes at Full Moon Art Studios in Morro Bay, CA.  

Monster pot. Raku. One of my favorite pieces. 

It may not be pretty but it has character. 

Funky Raku basket. 

green bottle 

Raku Mermaid

Raku Mermaid. I am reminded of Matisse, who kept closets full of costumes and props to use in his paintings. He made many paintings of the same costumes and models, reminding me that there is more than one way to see everything. Many of my ceramics have ended up in my paintings as well.

Wheel thrown jar with paper narcissus bulbs.. 

Three wheel thrown bottles. 

Wheel thrown pot with paper resist design.  

It takes a long time to make a basket. Pick a small one for your first time. 

Bottom of the same basket. Coil basket is started in the center and is sewn together with artificial sinew. 

Pine needle basket and the start of another one. Note the drinking straw that keeps the ends together. For the bigger view, click on each photo. 

Ceramics and Basketry

My friend Tom over at PaleoPlanet was asking for some ceramics, fiber arts and basketry photos so I posted these for him, since this is easier that emailing him a bunch of photos he may not even be interested in. All of these are Fayme originals, and some have been in my collection for years. I can't bear to part with them!

Custom Archery Scroll