Sgraffito
The origins of sgraffito are traced to the Italian renaissance where it played a significant role in its use on the exterior of buildings and palace facades. After its introduction in Southern Europe, Sgraffito made its way into art and architecture during the Northern Renaissance. In clay works, it is a form of decoration made by scratching through a glazed surface to reveal the design carved in it and the clay body underneath. I fell in love with the process at first sight and launched into a whole lot of scratching with passion!
When available before or after show season, the pieces may be listed on Etsy. Otherwise, you can see the collections at schedule shows and festivals listed here on the Events Page. If you see a design or piece you like please contact me for commission requests or to check to see if it is in stock here.
Also, a new option for shopping can be a virtual appointment via facetime. Schedule an appointment and we can take a spin around the studio and view created works and new ones in process that can be purchased or commissioned.
The origins of sgraffito are traced to the Italian renaissance where it played a significant role in its use on the exterior of buildings and palace facades. After its introduction in Southern Europe, Sgraffito made its way into art and architecture during the Northern Renaissance. In clay works, it is a form of decoration made by scratching through a glazed surface to reveal the design carved in it and the clay body underneath. I fell in love with the process at first sight and launched into a whole lot of scratching with passion!
When available before or after show season, the pieces may be listed on Etsy. Otherwise, you can see the collections at schedule shows and festivals listed here on the Events Page. If you see a design or piece you like please contact me for commission requests or to check to see if it is in stock here.
Also, a new option for shopping can be a virtual appointment via facetime. Schedule an appointment and we can take a spin around the studio and view created works and new ones in process that can be purchased or commissioned.
Sunflowers and Bees
Platters are hand built and can vary in shapes and sizes
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14 x 10 x 2 1/2
Commisions available
Platters are hand built and can vary in shapes and sizes
Sold
14 x 10 x 2 1/2
Commisions available
"Kristan's Garden"
Platters are hand built and can be various shapes and sizes.
Pictured: 14" x 11" x 2 1/2
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Commissions available
Platters are hand built and can be various shapes and sizes.
Pictured: 14" x 11" x 2 1/2
Sold
Commissions available
"In the Garden"
14" x 12" x 2 1/2
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Commissions available
14" x 12" x 2 1/2
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Commissions available
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"Oh those Magnolias" I was raised in the south between Mississippi and Louisiana where the Magnolia is both states official flower. What a wonder and inspiration it has become in this year's 2024 collection. It's elegant shape and pure white beauty sets the black and white Sgraffito design into a world of its own.
14" x 14" x 2 1/2"
Available
Commissions available
14" x 14" x 2 1/2"
Available
Commissions available
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Bowls and dishes are also hand built and range in size and shapes.
Pictured 11" x 11" x 3
Pictured 11" x 11" x 3
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Vases come in many sizes
7" to 13" tall
Tile works range in sizes from 4" to 6" square
Heart and small dishes
Pictured 5" x 5" x 1 1/2
Medium Dishes come in a variety of sizes from 8" x 6" x 2 and up
Ornaments 4" x 4"
7" to 13" tall
Tile works range in sizes from 4" to 6" square
Heart and small dishes
Pictured 5" x 5" x 1 1/2
Medium Dishes come in a variety of sizes from 8" x 6" x 2 and up
Ornaments 4" x 4"
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Inspiration
I live on a property rich with owls, raccoons and nature galore! The Pacific ocean is just a 30 minute drive away. So a bit of whimsey tends to be captured throughout the different seasons.
The Process
The pieces are painted over with a black slip. I draw out a design and proceed to scratch away to reveal that design and the white clay body.
Color will be added or not, then clear glazed and fired.
Color will be added or not, then clear glazed and fired.
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Needless to say, there is a lot of scratching going on in this studio!