Should I keep experimenting and making work in the offseason using dried flowers?

#smallbatchpottery #natureartists #driedflowerart #handbuiltpottery #ceramicarts

A few weeks ago I made a post about using dried flowers for the first time with my nature impressions work. Here a few of the results. I didn’t fire all the work from that batch, because I wanted to see how they turned out before glazing and firing them all.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

#fuckice #artheals #smallbatchpottery #handbuiltceramics #slabbuiltpottery #resist #artivism #rainbowcolors #rainbowart #ceramicmug

What a hard week for empaths in this country who believe in human rights for all and the First Amendment, eh?! Well, when I pulled this one out of the kiln it made me smile a little, so I wanted to share a little rustic rainbow love with you all, too.
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#fuckice #fucktrump #nofascism #resist

#smallbatchpottery #michiganartist #natureinspiredart #smallbatchart #slabceramics #michiganartists #pottery #handbuiltceramics #handbuiltpottery

Hey folks. Been busy so not much posting over here. Here’s a few recent pieces ready for this weekends events. I’ll be at Agricole Farm Stop in Chelsea, MI Sat from 11-3 and then at Drifter Coffee in Ferndale, MI Sun from 8-2ish! ✌️

It’s #goldenrod season in Michigan💛🐝

#handbuiltceramics #natureinspiredpottery #pottery #smallbatchpottery #slabbuiltceramics

#Ceramictumblers #tumblers #ceramicmugs #handbuiltceramics #colorfulpottery #smallbatchpottery #slabbuiltpottery #michiganart

I’ll have tumblers, mugs, coffee pour overs, trays, and more from my #rusticrainbow and #natureimprint collections this Saturday at Argus Farm Stop Cafe on Liberty Street in downtown Ann Arbor!

P.S. Plant more #milkweed

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Bourbon tumbler? Yes!
Wine tumbler? Yes!
Coffee tumbler? Yes!
Water tumbler? Yes!
All purpose tumbler? Definitely!

Feeling very grateful and privileged for the reciprocity we can practice and cultivate here, and having this space to practice self care to help balance all the chaos and hate🙏☺️

#reciprocity #farmstead #homesteads #gratitude #michiganhomestead #selfcare

I know there are many reasons for this, but when the “norm” in our society is to create a sterile environment where you live then we are destroying the diversity of life on Earth. Everyone of us can provide a bit more habitat for life regardless if you have 50 acres or an apartment patio.

And then I hear folks say things about not seeing lightning bugs or bees or birds or _____ “like they used to” as if they are shocked by this?!

Finding peace, joy, and so much life here on the farmstead refuge the past few weeks! When I drive by the majority of homes and see manicured lawns with nothing but grass, the void of life makes me sad.

The sun is out and the skies are clear! So much great local art, food, beverages, and entertainment until 7 today for the @artbeerandwinefestival @ellasharpmuseum in #jacksonmichigan ☀️😎✌️

#smallbatchpottery #handbuiltpottery #ceramicmugs #ceramictumbler #jacksonmi #pottery #natureinspiredartist

I’ll also have many other #handbuiltceramic drinking vessels, coffee pour overs, vases, platters, and more! And there will be many other fantastic local artists and vendors to support! See y’all Saturday☀️🍻🍷🥃✌️

I’ll have these pints, some wine and spirit tumblers, and some beer steins (or for lots of coffee the next morning😅) ready to hold your beverage at the festival (and beyond of course) because wouldn’t you rather be drinking out of one of these instead of a plastic cup?!

This event is at the Ella Sharp Museum @ellasharpmuseum here in Jackson from 2-7.

I’ve been working on designing a pint “glass” the past couple of months, and I’m happy to say I’ve got a very limited few ready just in time for Saturday’s 20th Annual Art, Beer, & Wine Festival @artbeerandwinefestival !

#michiganartist #smallbatchpottery #handbuiltceramics #slabbuiltpottery #natureinspiredart #jacksonmi #handbuiltpottery #michiganart #rainbowartwork #rainbowcolors #pridemonth2025 #freedomofspeech #artivist #ceramics #ceramicmugs

Please call your reps to demand they look at the details of the recently passed House version of the “One Big, Disastrous Bill” and remove all the parts that will give America its first dictator. Read it yourself if you’re curious what I’m talking about.

See you Saturday…
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Happy PRIDE month!! Here’s a few recent 12oz #rusticrainbow mugs. I’ll have these and more this Saturday 6/7 at the @artbeerandwinefestival ! Come to the @ellasharpmuseum in Jackson from 2-7 and have some fun! Now more than ever we need to have fun and speak up loud and proud before it’s too late.

#natureinspiredart #natureartwork #flowerartwork #springbulbs #springartwork #smallbatchpottery #slabbuiltpottery #handbuiltceramics #slabpottery #ceramicpourover #grapehyacinths #hyacinth #michiganartists #ceramics #pottery

Their staggered bloom times has given me a bit longer time window to work with these hardy beauties this year!

Who else loves purple and green together?!

Hello! Here are few pieces from my most recent #grapehyacinth collection. One thing we did last fall was plant these bulbs in a variety of places scattered about in areas that receive varying amounts of sunlight.

I’m super excited about what just came from the kiln and just in time for the Mother’s Day Artisan Faire @agricolefarmstop Sat 5/10 from 10-2!

#farmstead #farmsteading #homestead #michigangrowers #michigangrown #sustainability #reciprocity

This is love💚

Supposed to be 30 or even into the 20s tonight so gotta care for the plants that care for us…blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, figs, peonies, and all the annuals are back inside for the night! Let’s just hope it doesn’t fall too far down into the 20s🤞