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Sometimes things happen gradually, and other times a sudden realization hits you like a ton of bricks (in a good way!). That’s what happened to me in February. I was inspired by the work of Sacramento ceramicist Kris Marubayashi, especially her “Caldera” forms. It was like a lightbulb went off in my head!

You see, my landscape pieces have always been pretty flat. But Kris’s gently domed pieces inspired me to try something new. Not only does this breathe fresh life into my aerial views, but it also showcases one of my favorite things about ceramics: how light and shadow play with the clay.

I’m always learning and growing as an artist, and I’m excited to share my new work with you. My new exhibition at Archival Gallery features three new pastoral aerials.

The show runs from April 3rd to 26th, and the opening reception is on April 12th from 5 to 8 pm. I hope to see you there!

New work is headed to @archivalgallery for the April (3-26th) exhibition! #ceramicart #artistsofinstagram #artistsofsacramento #resist #altadenafire

New works on the way! See the finished pieces in April @archivalgallery

Attending this Saturday’s Lottery for the Arts @bluelinearts ? Check out #91- How the Light Gets In is a testament to optimism in the face of a fractured world!🌎 ❤️ (and it looks like I was trying to scare off a bear in #2!🐻😱)

Memo to kiln: let’s do this! #ceramicart #artistsofsacramento

A rainy day schedule gives me some quality time in the lab!😉

Coming in for a landing!
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Getting up close with some new work!#ceramicart #artistsofinstagram #sacramentomakers

An inspiring exhibition @crockerart focused on Northern California ceramic artist, Mary Tuthill Lindheim is definitely worth seeing! It’s up through Feb 16.

My question… if you have seen it, do you know if the carnelians inset on the last pic would’ve/could’ve been through the kiln?

Nice to see @krismarubayashi and her beautiful work!

Ugh. This is a phony acct request. Don’t fall for it!

Feeling grateful another piece has found its forever home!

#ceramicart #artistsofinstagram #artistsofsacramento

My “14th & Markham” aerial ceramic captures the terrain of the Land Park neighborhood! Help support our local PBS station and stay #sacramentoproud !

We had a steady stream of visitors yesterday, and are back for the final day of this year’s #sacopenstudios! We’ll be here from 10-5 😊🎨

The @clayartstudio814 crew is ready for this weekend’s Open Studios! 10-5 Sat and Sun at 814 Alhambra Blvd near McKinley Park!

I’m so excited to announce that I’m a featured artist in the upcoming 2024 PBS KVIE Art Auction! 🎉🎨

By bidding on my artwork and works by many other incredible artists from our region, you’ll support our local PBS station, KVIE, and add new art to your collection!

Don’t miss the live auction from September 27-29 on @PBS KVIE or online at kvie.org/art auction. #PBSKVIEArtAuction

A few days of twisting wire never hurt anyone… sorta. But it was worth it, just to see these all hanging out together and looking sweet!

Hello old friends… I’ve got plans for you!😎#ceramicart

Just a few more days left to catch my exhibition at @archivalgallery !

“We have so much more in common than what separates us.” Indeed! #ceramicart #kamalaharris2024

“How the Light Gets In”… optimistic that the fractures and division hold promise for a brighter future. Featured in the exhibition @archivalgallery through August 31. The gallery is open Wed-Sat from 11-4p #ceramicart #artistsofsacramento #blacklivesmatter #commonsenseovernonsense

What an inspiring evening! @thevaleriejune just radiates love and positivity…

Two vessels featured in my exhibition @archivalgallery through August 31. Open Wed-Sat from 11-4.
#ceramicart #artistsofsacramento

Happy 35th anniversary to @alphafiredarts !

Detail of Algorithm #7. This ceramic panel is included in my show at @archivalgallery through August 31. The gallery is open Wed-Sat from 11-4.
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Bento #2 is featured in my exhibition @archivalgallery through Aug 31. UPDATE-both of these Bento pieces sold today. 😎
Gallery is open Wed-Sat from 11-4.
#ceramicart #artistsofsacramento

Thank you to all who stopped in at Saturday’s reception. So gratifying to see so many friendly faces from different places and times!

The gallery is open Wed-Sat from 11-4pm; exhibition runs through August 31.

Opening reception is tonight from 5-8. *

*and this concludes the past week’s flurry of posts!

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