Art by Ronda

Everyone asks, "What inspires you?"

Shells.

 shells






Their texture, patterns, and colors weave their way into my art. Most of my work right now is glazed in sea blue, emerald green and a wonderful cream glaze that has an occasional touch of nutmeg brown.

Growing up I sewed a lot of my own clothes so I think it is natural that those skills have transferred over into the work that I do in clay. Using porcelain stamps and small clay rollers with designs I have carved on them, I impress thin slabs of clay into a quilted design.

These slabs are then cut up and folded into the shapes that I want; bowls, mugs, pitchers like these three stacked bowls. 

stacked bowls

I also throw on a kickwheel and frequently use underglazes to paint designs on my pottery.

painted crab bowl




teabowls

 

 
StudioClick here to visit my studio to find out more about how my work is made.

Upcoming Events

"Visions in Clay" Art Show
February 25 - March 28, 2012
Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center
400 High St, Portsmouth, VA


 Vase
Gosport Arts Festival

Space # D-60
May 12-13
Portsmouth, VA

Whalehead Club Arts Festival
June 20-21
Corolla, NC

Seawall Art Show
August 25-26, 2012
Portsmouth, VA

“Artsfest”, Annmarie Gardens
September 15-16
Solomons, MD

Port Warwick Art and Sculpture ShowShow
October 13-14
Newport News, VA