I used to be very afraid of spiders. But I wanted to change that, so I made a piece of pottery that embraced the spirit of the spider. They are very powerful totems, and it shifted my perspective after forcing myself to see the beauty in them.  

This vessel is one in a series of randomly free hand drawn mehndi designs. The designs create movement across the surface and allow for every angle of the pot to be a unique viewing experience.  

This vessel is in devotion to Goddess Lakshmi the Hindu goddess of wealth, prosperity (both material and spiritual), light, wisdom, fortune, fertility, generosity and courage and the embodiment of beauty, grace and charm. There is the symbol of her f... 

Horse hair pottery is a named so due to the use of actual horse tail hairs. The vessel is fired inside a special kiln that is made to be opened at 1800 degrees. The red hot vessel is removed with tongs and strands of hair (or other organic materials)... 

Horse hair pottery is a named so due to the use of actual horse tail hairs. The vessel is fired inside a special kiln that is made to be opened at 1800 degrees. The red hot vessel is removed with tongs and strands of hair (or other organic materials)... 

Handthrown, handcarved decorative vessel. Inspired by African Design. 

Handthrown vessel with original carved design on surface. Stained and painted with black underglaze.  

This piece was another large piece, 3 1/2 ft around and 2- 2 1/2 ft tall (approx.) and quite an intense project. I painted the entire surface with a black underglaze then carved through the black to the white clay body underneath.