Exploring different ways of making Gundam-inspired ceramic functional ware: I found that a taller, larger surface provides a better canvas for the detailed carving I want to achieve, giving me more creative flexibility. I recently came across some fan art with a front view of the RX-78-2 and Zaku II that was pretty cool, so…
This little cup is a survivor. Every maker knows that moment of “potter’s heartbreak”—the sound of a handle snapping off while a piece is still in its greenware stage. The handle didn’t make it through the build, but I couldn’t bring myself to give up on it. There was something about the cute round shape…
This unique piece was initially thrown on the wheel as a closed form! The head was then meticulously carved and cut so it perfectly doubled as the lid. To bring the character to life, the ears, the leaf, and the feet were all carefully added on. Plus, there’s a special little cutout on the belly—if…
Check out this hand-painted ceramic journey! This cup tells a full-circle story in three delightful chapters: Whether you’re feeling grumpy, greedy, or just plain full, this panorama cup has a mood for every sip! Which one of these three represents your “before coffee” mood? I started with the cat. Then the mouse lying on a…
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 something hypnotic about how high-fire glazes move in the kiln. ✨ This deep cobalt base reacted beautifully, creating these frothy, sea-foam edges and hidden hits of violet. It feels like holding a small piece of the tide—or the night sky—right in your hands.
Ever wondered what happens when a giant mecha meets a lump of clay? Well, meet the MBF-P02 Gundam Astray Red Frame—in mug form!Bringing this iconic suit to life meant getting messy. I spent hours “mining” into leather-hard clay, carving out deep armor plates and mechanical joints to give it that beefy, 3D feel. Once the…
I envisioned this vase as an abstract dusk—a captured moment of a sun dipping behind a hazy horizon. To find that feeling, I moved away from machines and returned to the rhythm of my own hands. The Beauty of Imperfection The decoration was a physical dance. I manually spun the vase while using a handheld…
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to the Richmond Potters Club Spring Sale! It was so wonderful to see familiar faces and share my latest work with you all. Your support truly means the world. If you missed me there, I’m thrilled to be heading to the Steveston Spring Craft Fair this…
It has been a while aince my last time making a totoro piece. I have a few 4 inch mugs ready to be used so here I go. This time I imagine a wrap around design that show both sides of the super magical cat bus. Everything in Totoro is magical! I free handed the…