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Shiny Smears

Currently Creating

I'm still working on a more organized portfolio, but here is an overview of my projects in the past, present and future, including charity, in-person booths, commissions and art projects I do "just because" I'm clay-curious:)

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Public School Fundraiser 

Charity - Feb 2023

In February 2024, I raised $418 with 7 ceramic pieces for my school in silent and live auction! This included vases, serving bowls and planters, among other functional ware.

Birthday Mugs Fundraiser

Charity - May 2023

On my birthday in 2023, I offered to make mugs for our special education team in exchange for voluntary donations to St Anthony Foundation. They should be ready by Teacher Appreciation Week, stay tuned!

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Wedding Centerpieces

Commission - August 2023

Vases for my dear friends, so that their wedding is as unique as their love story. This is my first commission of a collection/batch of pieces, and SUCH a precious learning experience. 

Clay as Drapery

Just because - Ongoing

I am exploring shaping and glazing solid ceramics to resemble soft, rippling fabric in multiple semi-functional sculptural pieces. 

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Flowing River (Sage Bundle Dishes)

Commission - October 2023

This is a collaborative creation with a client who wanted sage bundle dishes resembling flowing rivers. I'm excited to have my art integrated into somebody's spiritual practice!

Dozen of Donuts

Just Because - Ongoing

I'm making 13 donuts as vases, sculptures, or other objects, to explore how many ways I can alter this form.

Sculpture of donut standing n its side with coral-like holes, in blue
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Sounds like Ceramics

Just Because - Ongoing

I'm making a collection of clay instruments that can not only be seen and touched, but heard as well. It's fun to make art that is interactive, or that can be used to make music (or noise, at least)! 

Double-walled vessels

Just Because - Ongoing

I'm exploring double-walled planters, vases and other vessels, which challenges my abilities to throw, carve, and decorate!

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