Magical, supernatural, fantasy, fairy tale
As a natural progression from the “Fearlessly Still” dragon mug, I asked myself: why not create a Fenghuang (Phoenix) design next? Why not paint it on a bowl? And why stop at the exterior—why not paint the inside as well? So, I did. On three bowls. I almost immediately regretted the decision. It proved to…
There is so much rich lore surrounding the dragon. While this magnificent, magical being takes on vastly different personalities and characteristics in Eastern and Western mythology, there is one undeniable commonality: its fearsome, raw power. Dragons have been portrayed by countless artists and great storytellers throughout history, which left me wondering—how do I approach my…
I was quite happy that my dragon plate was picked up during the spring sales. The make of the plate and the drawing was fun, capturing the vibrant colors and intricate details that resonate, but not quite the same, with the essence of traditional Asian artistry. I was inspired by this success and felt a…
When I tackle a new piece, I’m rarely trying to perfectly recreate a traditional story. Instead, I find myself hunting for a specific visual language—especially when it comes to snakes. I really wanted to steer clear of traditional, textbook-realistic reptiles. I wanted something that looked genuinely different. That search led me straight to the iconic,…
The Evolution of the Beast The Head & Body: In the early stage, the dragon’s head was smooth and blocky, primarily focusing on getting the silhouette right. By the bisque stage, I carved in a deep, piercing eye socket and covered the snout in fine, interlocking scales. The jagged spine plates now sharply pop off…
In the ancient world, dragons weren’t just decorations; they were guardians of the elements. I sculpted this face to look as though it’s pushing through the very surface of the cup, emerging from a deep, oceanic blue. This isn’t just a vessel; it’s a piece of mythology you can hold in your hand. It’s designed…
There is a specific kind of magic that happens when a piece leaves the studio and starts a life of its own. Usually, that means finding a home on someone’s dining table or mantle. But this week, one of my pieces took on a slightly different job—as a “spokes-horse” for our local pottery community! I…
I’m thrilled to share that two of my recent pieces are currently on exhibition alongside a fantastic collection of works from my fellow local artists! These pieces represent some of my favorite explorations in form and surface design lately, and they’re serving as a little “appetizer” for what’s coming up at our big annual event….
A friend invited me for a lunch and craft with air dry clay. It must have been like over 4 decades since I last made something with air dry clay. So sure! There wasn’t much time so we aimed at something small. I was thinking of my gnome but then I thought why not wizrd? …
Gnomes and elves are such wonderful fantasy characters. I’m always amazed by how many different portrayals of them exist—in storybooks, cartoons, animations, and live-action movies! I remember there was even a movie about blue and red gnomes or something like that. They all have so much attitude, and they’re cute and funny too. I started…