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I started several years ago to add my cut work to my dinnerware place settings. This fancy edge sets off your dinner table in a very special way. People will take notice. If you like to entertain these place settings will accent you dinner party like no other. I make them in 5 different colors as you see in the photo. You can choose one color for all your needs or mix them up. Pieces can be purchased individually also. Dinner plates are $54 each, Lunch plates are $38 each, cereal/chili/ice cream Bowls are $35 each, Mugs are $38 each. Any color. One set of 4 is $165.

Questions? E-mail me at jipottery@comcast.net.

Colors:

Aqua blue with a dark blue rim

Dessert Sand

Variegated Brown

Vivid blue with a dark blue

Sea green with a dark blue rim

Size:
4 Pieces: 10″ Dinner Plate, 8″ Lunch Plate, 6″ diameter Bowl, 10-12 oz. Mug

When I travel I enjoy seeing the geodes, gems, and petrified wood that various rock stores carry. I started a collection quite a number of years ago. Now I find I want to share them by using them in my raku. On this jar I had made an abstract pair of cupped leaves joined at top point. It seemed a natural hollow to put a raw gem. The luscious colors that developed in the firing just screamed amber. I found this chunk of stone citrine fit beautifully in that hollow. I chose amber colored lamp worked glass beads to further decorate the jar. This is my first and at the moment the only raw gem in my various artworks. The stones around the jar are included in the price.

Size: about 3.5″ ht x 5″ dia

Color: As shown

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This lamp has blue birds flying all around the globe, that is 6″ in ht and 4-5″ in diameter, mounted on a copper pipe that has curved area at the top to gently point the lamp to the pathway or special garden spot to highlight. The pipe reaches about 4 feet tall from the ground and has a spiked attachment to ensure the garden lamp does not swivel or lean forward. It is wired with low voltage wire which needs a transformer using only 12 volts, with a timer, keeping your power bill low. Easy connection to a ground wire. Bright blue as shown here. A special color for this lamp. Other colors aqua blue, lavender and variegated brown need to be ordered. It takes me about 8 weeks to complete an order. 

Another in my sailing series. I love doing waters. As a past sailor, this is one of my favorite subjects. Here’s a boat that has a nice reach, moving the boat swiftly through the deep blue waters.

8″x10″ oil on canvas, varnished, ready to hang. No need to frame unless desired.

I made two spirit vessel versions of this important animal. Buffalo are our iconic American beasts of the Great Plains and the vast West. Here, I have used found feathers attached to his back and on two sides of his covered jar. I have strung my hand made lamp worked glass beads ending with tiny ceramic owls.  The figure is iridescent on both sides. The colors are exciting on this magnificent container.  Just as the buffalo itself is magnificent. Left click, choose “Open link in new picture” to see a large view. More photos are available if you contact me via my e-mail at jipottery@comcast.net.

Size: 9″ ht x 7″ dia.

Colors: As shown

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“Butterflies”

Butterflies are a wonder of the warm seasons. This bowl has three butterflies pierced into the upper sides, with the rim curved to accent them. It comes in two sizes. There are several colors to choose from: lavender, aqua blue with a dark blue rim(shown here), sea green with a dark blue rim, desert sand, and variegated brown. Lavender is show here. Takes about 6 weeks to complete an order.

If you would like one of these beautiful bowls, choose a size and color then e-mail me at jipottery@comcast.net.

6” diameter @ $50

8” diameter @$70

These elegant candelabras are an assemblage of 4 parts, designed to compliment any table setting or mantel. These are made to fit high quality candles, but also fit the lovely flickering battery operated ones. They come without candles so you can choose what type you like. Choose Sea Green, Aqua Blue (seen here), Variegated Brown or Lavender.

“Candy Kisses”

This is a sweet little bowl. Three pairs of candy kisses circles the bowl.  You can order in your choice of several colors. Lavender (shown here) aqua blue with a dark blue rim, sea green with a dark blue rim, desert sand, or variegated brown. It takes me about 6 weeks to complete an order.

If you would like this beautiful bowl, choose a size and color then e-mail me at jipottery@comcast.net.

6″ diameter size is $50

8″ diameter size is $70

THIS PAINTING IS A SAMPLE. IT IS NOT FOR SALE. THE PRICE POSTED IS THE COST TO HAVE YOUR OWN PET PORTRAIT PAINTED.

This is Chili and Pepper, a family member’s pets. Ask to see the other pet portrait commissions I have painted. WOULD YOU LIKE A PORTRAIT OF YOUR PET? I would be happy to do one for you. I would need a good photograph of your pet. You can send your contact information to joycemi@comcast.net. I will contact you to talk to you about what you would like me to paint!

Price is as posted $395 for an 11” x 14” horizontal or vertical. 

“Daffodils”

These beautiful flowers are one of the first bright faces of the spring. You, however, can bring spring into your home at any time. I have designed this bowl with three distinct groupings of daffodils, each with a different number of flowers. It comes in two sizes 10″ or 12″ diameter and several colors. Sea green (shown.) Sea green with a dark blue rim, aqua blue with a darker blue rim, lavender. The price is $150 for the 10″ and $275 for the 12″. It takes me about 6 weeks to complete an order.

This is a perfect lamp to light your pathway or special garden display. This one has daffodils growing around the globe. It is 6″ in ht and 4-5″ in diameter, mounted on a copper pipe that has curved area at the top to gently point the lamp to the pathway or special garden spot to highlight. The pipe reaches about 4 feet tall from the ground and has a spiked attachment to ensure the garden lamp does not swivel or lean forward. It is wired with low voltage wire which needs a transformer using only 12 volts, with a timer, keeping your power bill low, with easy connectors to a ground wire. Sea green as shown is available. Other colors need to be ordered. It takes me about 8 weeks to complete an order. 

This lovely bowl is one of my most popular. I have carved the rim in the lotus pattern, but I added a second carving the give the edge a more three dimensional appearance. I then drew pedal lines down into the bowl to further accent this aspect. When I glazed it I add a dark blue color on the background pedal also to enhance this look. It measures 12″ in diameter and 3.5″ height.

Love birds gathering berries bless this lovely vase. If you love birds and flowers this vases is for you. The doves are carved out of the side and replaced for a 3D appearance. I glazed this vase with two blues and red berries. It comes in this combination. It is 8” tall and will add grace to any room.

Attractive dragon flies that flutter through your garden, are captured here to delight you. Each ceramic globe is hand thrown and incised to make each one unique. This one has dragonflies swirling around the globe, that is 6″ in ht and 4-5″ in diameter, mounted on a copper pipe that has curved area at the top to gently point the lamp to the pathway or special garden spot to highlight. The pipe reaches about 4 feet tall from the ground and has a spiked attachment to ensure the garden lamp does not swivel or lean forward. It is wired with low voltage wire which needs a transformer using only 12 volts, with a timer, keeping your power bill low. Easy connection to a ground wire.  Colors aqua blue (show here), sea green, lavender and variegated brown need to be ordered. It takes me about 8 weeks to complete an order.

The raku process leaves its mark on the clay as no other firing method does. When the piece comes out of the kiln at about 1750 degrees F, it is put into sawdust, which immediately ignites. This after burn leaves its mark reminding me of the celestial fires that produced our plant and all of the heaven’s wonders. Here is a vessel that bares the marks of such an after burn. I added a handle to its lid reminiscent of a living creature, applied shiny glaze to it and the side patterns, then to complete the ancient look I added feathers similar to what our early ancestors would have used.

Size: 8″ ht x 8″ dia.

Colors: As shown

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This round and full sculpture is reminiscent of uneven ground and highly metallic colors found in the minerals of the earth. The opening at the top is shaped as an organic eye, which seems to look out over the earth; thus its name.

Size: 9.25″ ht x 11.5″ x 13.5″

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Candle lanterns are favorites among my customers. They glow with the light of a lit candle, casting patterns through the pierced walls onto nearby surfaces. This is my abstract rendering of many tulips in partial bloom winding their way around this hand thrown piece. Made with high fire stoneware, this pottery will give you many years of enjoyment. They one this reminiscent of beautiful tulips blooming around its globe. This item need to be ordered. it takes about 6 weeks to complete. Email Joyce at joycemi@comcast.net . Choice of colors are available. 

Tulips are beautiful flowers. Why not have them in your garden all year? These are bright and have much motion in them. Adds variety to your group of lamps.The golden color you see is the light shining through the cut out patterns. Tulips surround the globe, that is 6″ in ht and 4-5″ in diameter, mounted on a copper pipe that has curved area at the top to gently point the lamp to the pathway or special garden spot to highlight. The pipe reaches about 4 feet tall from the ground and has a spiked attachment to ensure the garden lamp does not swivel or lean forward. It is wired with low voltage wire which needs a transformer using only 12 volts, with a timer, keeping your power bill low. Easy connection to a ground wire.  Other colors aqua blue, lavender and variegated brown (show here) need to be ordered. It takes me about 8 weeks to complete an order. 

My Flower theme covered jar 3″ in diameter x 2.5″ in height. This picture just shows the top. It is wonderful for jewelry, a special item, coins, odds and ends you want to keep and of course potpourri. Looks lovely on a dresser or as a conversation piece on a coffee table. Gives a beautiful scent of your choice of potpourri (not included) for your bathroom or any space. Must be ordered.

Raku has two types of finishing methods, smoking and/or flaming. This piece has both. The interior and rim were smoked; the matte glaze on the sides was flamed. The controlled flames lick the glaze making a variety of color. I added crisscrossed texture and loops to this vessel catching the shiny glaze, giving it an unusual dimension. This exciting piece will draw comments from your friends.

It stands 10.5″ tall, with a 6.5″ width x 7.75 at loops, (not handles). Picture show both sides.

Gathering Light is a pierced candle lantern with a sculpted rim. It is hand thrown on a potters wheel using high fire stoneware then carefully cut to produce the intricate patterns that grace this piece. Stoneware pottery is vary durable and will give the owner many years of satisfaction. This item need to be ordered. it takes about 6 weeks to complete. Email Joyce at joycemi@comcast.net . Choice of colors are available. 

This beautiful bowl is stunning as a centerpiece on your sidebar or dining room table. I have drawn grape vines leaves and pierced grapes in bunches in three clusters around this bowl. It is 14″ in diameter and just under 5″ in height. It come in this warm glowing glaze I call Desert Sand.

Grape vines climb about then produce it’s luscious fruit. Here I have designed my piercings to all but taste this fruit. The globe is 6″ in ht and 4-5″ in diameter, mounted on a copper pipe that has curved area at the top to gently point the lamp to the pathway or special garden spot to highlight. The pipe reaches about 4 feet tall from the ground and has a spiked attachment to ensure the garden lamp does not swivel or lean forward. It is wired with low voltage wire which needs a transformer using only 12 volts, with a timer, keeping your power bill low. Easy connection to a ground wire. Sea green as shown here. Other colors aqua blue, lavender and variegated brown need to be ordered. It takes me about 8 weeks to complete an order.

Hearts are popular themes. Here is a sample. Perfect for your sweetheart. This covered jar 3″ in diameter x 2.5″ in height. This picture just shows the top. It is wonderful for jewelry, a special item, coins, odds and ends you want to keep and of course potpourri. Looks lovely on a dresser or as a conversation piece on a coffee table. Gives a beautiful scent of your choice of potpourri (not included) for your bathroom or any space. Must be ordered.

This is my second painting in my sailing series. It shows the fun of sailing from inside the boat sitting across from a friend. This bright beautiful day is enhanced by the swift motion of the boat, graceful moving through the bay waters.

12″ x 18″ x 1.25″ oil on canvas, varnished, needs no frame, painting continues around the sides.

Reference art, photograph by Fran Leyenberger

This jar was created to show off our beautiful American eagle. I have him in the midst of a strike, surrounded by (found) feathers of his catch. I have accented the flowing glazes on the body of this vessel with handmade ceramic beads strung on braided horse hair along with red and gray parrot feathers completing the look of this formidable hunter.

This covered jar is one of a kind. The purchase of this piece will be the one you see in the picture. Click on the picture to see a large view. Interested in purchasing this stunning vessel, e-mail me at jipottery@comcast.net to see the other side of the piece.

Size: 13″ ht x 8.5″ dia.

Colors: As shown

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Living Free incised candle lantern with sculpted rim. Email Joyce at joycemi@comcast.net. All of colors are available. I will send a pictures of the ones with the colors you are interested in.

This little bowl comes in handy for puddings, ice cream, jello, veggie dip and many more uses. It is made with porcelain clay, has a beautiful lotus flower shape carved in the rim with great depth of color. Show here is Aqua Blue with a dark blue rim that breaks gold on the edges. Comes in Sea Green with a dark blue rim, Vivid Blue with a dark blue rim, Lavender and Variegated Brown. Holds about a cup. Most colors available. Contact me at jipottery@comcast.net. I will send photos of different colors.

Vacationing in North Carolina a couple years ago, I came across this creek. The fall colors played on the scene. I took many pictures. This is such a beautiful spot. I painted this one with the palette knife, with just slight touches of color for the leaves done with a brush.

Canvas 14″ x 11″ x 1″ Oil on canvas, varnished, framed

What a fun ocean creature is the dolphin! Playful, jumping, splashing, chattering, truly making waves. Here is my figure representing our fabulous friend. I used my matte glaze on most of this jar, which once fired, turned into waves of colors in motion around this whole piece. When I added adornment, I chose my own lamp worked glass beads, which themselves have swirling colors. These “jewels,” picked up this same waves theme giving this spirit jar a further motion.

Size: 5.5″ ht x 6.5″ dia.

Colors: As shown

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This as you can see is a man in the moon with stars circling. This covered jar 3″ in diameter x 2.5″ in height. Very whimsical! The picture just shows the top. It is wonderful for jewelry, a special item, coins, odds and ends you want to keep and of course potpourri. Looks lovely on a dresser or as a conversation piece on a coffee table. Gives a beautiful scent of your choice of potpourri (not included) for your bathroom or any space. Must be ordered.

Muffin Baker is a beautiful oven safe piece that will give you 7 large muffins from a commercial box mix or a recipe for 12. One just needs to spray each cup with oil, bake, wait 10 minutes and the muffin will pop out when the baker is turned over. A knife will assist if needed. This baker is microwave, dishwasher and of course food and oven safe. As an additional feature, I have added a leather strap so it could be hung to decorate your wall. When you are serve a variety of condiments this is your go to server! It comes in several colors, lavender, aqua blue and sea green.

Owls rule the nights. Here I have captured this wonderful bird in the figurine as a handle for the lid. I textured areas as feathers down from the sculpture on the lid and from the rim of the base, accented them with beautiful glazes, then they were blessed by the fire, producing lots of iridescence, blues, maroon purples, coppers. I added found feathers with ceramic and glass beads attached with leather strips.

Size: 5.5″ ht x 6.5″ dia.

Colors: As shown

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After a cold, snowy winter, we all look for the first signs of spring. Crocuses are one of the first blooms to appear. We all rejoice that temperate weather is arriving. Here is my interpretation of these lovely little flowers.

Oil on canvas, 8″x10″, painted edges, unframed

Beautiful tulips, meaning love. They’re ideal to give to someone who you have a deep, unconditional love, a family member, a friend, a lover. This painting will last beyond the flowers reminding your recipient always of your love. The bear has the meaning of unwavering courage, unmatched strength, and protection.

Oil on canvas, painted edges 11″ x 14″

This photo shows me putting various pieces into the kiln I built. They have been bisqued (the first firing, sets pots up to be glazed), glazed and ready to be loaded in the kiln. The large kiln is a gas fired and takes about 3-4 hours to fire, reaching 1750°F. The large white pot I am handling is white clay and will be followed throughout these photos.

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This photo shows the kiln has reached 1750°F and the door has begun to be taken down. You can see how hot the fire is. The pot we are following is in the right hand corner.

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This photos show the kiln with the door fully taken down giving me full access to take the pots out. I use tongs for the most part, but large sculptural pieces are picked up by hand using heavy Kevlar gloves.

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Next stage of Raku firing is removing the pieces from the kiln and putting them into some combustible material. I place them in “smoking chambers” containing sawdust which immediately ignites. I then dump more sawdust on top of the pot and close the lid. Without oxygen, the chamber smokes bringing out all the lush colors and trapping carbon in the exposed clay.

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This photo shows me covering the pot with more sawdust and how immediately the sawdust ignites. It is a tall piece, so the smoking chamber is set a bit on its side. Once enough sawdust is added, the can is covered and up-righted.

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Here is the finished product. It has been scrubbed with soap and steel wool, then sealed to keep the colors from fading. The glazes are a wonderful mix of copper, blues, pinks and white crackle. The exposed clay is quite black.

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After a cold, snowy winter, we all look for the first signs of spring. Crocuses are one of the first blooms to appear. We all rejoice that temperate weather is arriving. Here is my interpretation of these lovely little flowers.

8″ x10″ Oil on canvas, unframed

This vessel is tall and lean with a distinctive red glow flashed on the surface by fire starved for oxygen. It has a rare silvery bluish rim. I applied three thumb elements on indented lines on three equidistant areas on the body. Each was glazed the same glaze on the rim, to pick up that color theme and carrying it into the body of the vase.

Size: 11″ ht x 7″ dia.

Colors: As shown

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I began my adventure of adding found feathers on a piece similar to this one, though I expanded this new vessel with spiral appendages, placing the beautiful rooster tail feathers rising out of its center. Then I added white ceramic beads, glass beads and more feathers on each “side.” This jar, as with all my sculptural pieces, being three dimensional, has no front or back, but can be turned to give you different views. Click on the picture to see a large view. Interested in purchasing this stunning vessel, e-mail me at jipottery@comcast.net to see the other views of the piece.

Size: 13″ ht x 8″ diameter

Colors: As shown

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Rabbits appear in early spring and can be seen hopping around our yards throughout the summer and fall. I designed this fellow springing from the top of the bowl downward. He is alone on the bowl but the shape of the rim accents his flight. Comes in Sea Green with a dark blue rim, shown and in Chocolate.

E-mail me at jipottery@comcast.net if you would like to own this bowl. Choose your color. both are available.

8” diameter size is $70

This beautiful bay is so very popular to sailors and other boatmen. Newport Road Island is one of my most favorite vacation spots. It is fabulous of sailing. I painted this because it reminds me of my sailing days. Such fun. I can visually feel that I am on this wonderful boat! If you like the water, this painting is for you!

This oil painting is 24″ x 18″ x .75″ oil on canvas, varnished, needs no frame unless desired.

Reference art, photograph courtesy of Fran Leyenberger.

THIS PAINTING IS A SAMPLE. IT IS NOT FOR SALE. THE PRICE POSTED IS THE COST TO HAVE YOUR OWN PET PORTRAIT PAINTED.

This is Chili and Pepper, a family member’s pets. See the other pet portrait commissions I have painted.

WOULD YOU LIKE A PORTRAIT OF YOUR PET? I would be happy to do one for you. I would need a good photograph of your pet. Price is as posted 11” x 14” horizontal or vertical.

You can send your contact information to joycemi@comcast.net. I will contact you to talk to you about what you would like me to paint!

These little guys are beautiful and sweet. Some I afterfire in the same bin creating a continuity of color that travels between them. They look lovely in groups of three, but stand alone also. Good wedding attendant gift or hostess present.

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Snowflakes come in a myriad of shapes. This covered jar is one of my interpretations. Stands 3″ in diameter x 2.5″ in height. This picture just shows the top. It is wonderful for jewelry, a special item, coins, odds and ends you want to keep and of course potpourri. Looks lovely on a dresser or as a conversation piece on a coffee table. Gives a beautiful scent of your choice of potpourri (not included) for your bathroom or any space. Must be ordered.

Spider mums or shatter mums are spectacular flowers. Pierced into the garden lamp shade they glow. This one scatters light all around around with its globe, that is 6″ in ht and 4-5″ in diameter, mounted on a copper pipe that has curved area at the top to gently point the lamp to the pathway or special garden spot to highlight. The pipe reaches about 4 feet tall from the ground and has a spiked attachment to ensure the garden lamp does not swivel or lean forward. It is wired with low voltage wire which needs a transformer using only 12 volts, with a timer, keeping your power bill low. Easy connection to a ground wire. Sea green as shown is available. Other colors aqua blue, lavender and variegated brown need to be ordered. It takes me about 8 weeks to complete an order.

I pursue simulating motion in many of my pottery creations. Hopeful this reminds you of a wheel turning. It is a covered jar 3″ in diameter x 2.5″ in height. The picture just shows the top. It is wonderful for jewelry, a special item, coins, odds and ends you want to keep and of course potpourri. Looks lovely on a dresser or as a conversation piece on a coffee table. Gives a beautiful scent of your choice of potpourri (not included) for your bathroom or any space. Must be ordered.

Spring is the season for mating. Here, very abstractly, I have intertwined two seals with their heads attached together and mouths open, barking in their ritual. Wonderful copper colors shimmer on the round and full body of this piece.

Size: 10″ ht x 13″ x 11″

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Everyone loves to look up at a beautiful star filled night sky. I have taken this theme and cut out three groupings of three stars, each with single stars in between, making a circular band on this bowl. I glazed it in my bright blue glaze with a dark rich blue rim. The rim is carved with curved “clouds” that the stars are scatterings. See below the sizes and prices.

E-mail me at jipottery@comcast.net if you would like to own this bowl.

There are two sizes:

6” diameter is $50

8” diameter size is $70

One color: Dark blue on vivid blue.

I call this one Sun Spray. Something we all could use when the weather begins to turn colder. It is a covered jar 3″ in diameter x 2.5″ in height. The picture just shows the top. It is wonderful for jewelry, a special item, coins, odds and ends you want to keep and of course potpourri. Looks lovely on a dresser or as a conversation piece on a coffee table. Gives a beautiful scent of your choice of potpourri (not included) for your bathroom or any space. Must be ordered.

This is my version of a beautiful sunflower. It is a cover jar 3″ in diameter x 2.5″ in height. This just picture shows the top. It is wonderful for jewelry, a special item, coins, odds and end you want to keep and of course potpourri. Looks lovely on a dresser or as a conversation piece on a coffee table. Gives a beautiful scent of your choice of potpourri (not included) for your bathroom or any space. Must be ordered.

I have done several owls now as they are a favorite subject. This one being so one color was a challenge. Just to catch a hooting one in the night is like a blessing.

14″ x 11″ oil on canvas, shadow box frame

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A hundred fifty years ago our western plains were black with buffalo. They owned the range. Today they are recouping from the slaughter. This is my representation of the spirit of the mighty buffalo. Coppers accent his body and are repeated in the main vessel itself, while blues surround the copper. Simple found feathers adorn the added clay pieces on three separate areas. Other colors, just as interesting, encircle the round body of the jar. This powerful covered container is one of a kind. you will received the one in the photo if you decide this is the piece for your gift or for you. Click on the picture to see a large view. Interested in purchasing this stunning vessel, e-mail me at jipottery@comcast.net to see the other side of the piece.

Size: 13″ ht x 8″ dia.

Colors: As shown

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This elegant vase is reminiscent of tulips just opening. I have glazed it in two tones to highlight the pedals carved in the rim and the incised leaves and stems in the body. It is 8″ tall and come only in the color you see, sea green with blue accents.

This picture represents early morning fishing with this cowboy wanting trout for breakfast. Swift waters and haze from early morning before the sun has burned it off sets the scene.

14″ x 11″ oil on canvas, no need for frame unless desired

The current iconic Washington Crossing Bridge was built in 1904 replacing earlier versions which were wooden and sweep away during floods. This bridge has had several repairs though these many years. It is narrow and can be a challenge to cross for a wider vehicle. The waters traveling under make an idyllic picture to paint. I’m sure it has been done many, many times. This is my interpretation of it.

oil painting on canvas, 14″ x 11″

This striking bowl is pierced on the rim, plus the edge is cut through and wrapped around to the back, suggesting ocean waves.

E-mail me at jipottery@comcast.net if you would like to own this bowl. There are two sizes:

6” diameter is $50

8” diameter size is $70

One color: sea green with the dark blue rim.

Waves bowl with incised and folded rim.

When I designed this piece, I wanted the three dimensional look in two facets. First the water droplet shapes and then cutting through the rim and folding the tip of the droplets behind the rim and securing them. With this bowl, in your mind’s ear, you can practically hear the ocean as the wave pattern flows around the edge of this beautiful bowl.

12″ Diameter Available immediately @ $250.