Handmade American ceramic art
for the home or to give

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Jude Kettunen

You may know Jude as a talented painter of softly abstracted landscapes (click Paintings above), but she is also an accomplished ceramic artist. A Scandinavian-American, she studied Hohokam and Anasazi arts and even worked as a Park Ranger at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. Hence, she brings a unique contemporary Scandinavian flavor to Southwest designs. She creates these ceramic "Spirit" figures in many colors, designs and sizes in her Scottsdale studio. Most are about 20 to 32 inches tall (measured to the top of the feathers) and they are weighted heavily in the bottom for stability.

David McDonald

David is best known for what he calls Shield Mandalas. The shape of the shields are inherently organic, their contour made in a cloth sling, a natural arch. “They remind me of a sand dollar, a mushroom cap, a tortoise shell, a shield,” he explains. He pours a many as 7 glazes over one another so when fired to 2,400 degrees the glazes boil and bubble in beautiful, often unpredictable ways. Each piece can be displayed flat or in a plate stand or hung on a wall by the wire loop on the back. 

McDonald makes plates in many, many designs and colors so ask us about the full selection. Joanne has coordinated sets of McDonald platters to add dramatic statements to homes. 

Nicholas Bernard

Muted organic colors and classic forms distinguish the ceramic pieces created by Nicholas Bernard. His vessels add a splash of color and excitement that goes with many home decor statements. We love his work when Joanne is planning accent pieces for our customer's homes. 

Because they enhance virtually any decor at reasonable price points, these vessels also are popular gifts. 

Jon Oakes

The colors and designs of Jon Oakes' vessels and plates with Raku finishing have made his work very popular with interior designers and ceramic collectors. His small and medium vessels are ideal gifts because they complement a variety of home decors. From beautiful 6" lidded pots to spectacular vessels over 4 feet tall, Jon's vessels and plates are meticulously crafted. He attains brilliant colors that rank his Raku pieces as the best we've been able to find anywhere. 

Creativity has no bounds. Jon Oakes has added blown glass to his repertoire and created some exquisite pieces you can find by clicking "Glass" above. 

Anne Goldman

We are proud to have offered Anne's unique hand-carved vessels for many years, but they are rarely displayed in the gallery. When we receive her pieces we first call the people on our waiting list, so most are sold immediately. The incredible detail of the hand-carved surface reminds many of coral or tree bark, but these are truly memorable pieces that collectors seek. A Goldman piece adds earthy texture and drama to many different decor themes.  

On December 20th we got 7 Goldman pieces - 6 medium vessels and one tall Coastal Rock! (It's like Santa arrived!) And, Anne says she is sending some small vessels soon. Call or email to grab one of these for yourself:

Jim Sudal

Jim Sudal is well known throughout the Southwest for his desert inspired ceramics and pottery which is unique in the world of ceramics. His work reflects the beauty of the desert landscape through vibrant, garden-inspired colors and well-known imagery such as prickly pears, blooming aloes, and his signature design – the agave. Several customers have purchased his panels like the 7.5-inch square pieces below for their summer homes in northern climes to remind them of the beauty of the desert. We have hung other panels in Scottsdale homes because . . . well, they are beautiful accents anywhere.

Cheryl Williams

An internationally-recognized ceramic artist, Cheryl Williams' work was selected for the prestigious White House Collection of American Craft and is represented in most ceramic collections. In addition to her elegant, paper-thin vessels, Williams has recently created ceramic sculptures with the same attention to detail and design. Her creativity seems to have no bounds as she explores shapes, colors and scale with stunning ceramic pieces mounted on steel bases. 

Nor is Williams bound by her ceramics medium. To make her designs in sizes up to five feet, she learned  metalworking techniques! There's no end to her creative talents. Here's one metal sculpture and more can be viewed by clicking "Metal" above.

Ron Artman

The Ron Artman's ceramic vessels depict power and grace. The power of the strong forms and the grace of the fine details are not only design elements, but distinctive of Artman's pieces. 

Natalie Blake is a widely respected ceramic artist who is best known for her urchin-topped vessels. Her pieces exhibit fine details in sculpted designs that portray an organic feel. From time to time we get special Blake pieces that are limited editions or one-of-a-kind creations. 

Joyce Furney

Joyce has created some wonderful mirrors for us that have her Raku ceramic tiles mounted to a wooden back. We try to keep a few of her mirrors on display in the gallery, but many customers have had her make the size, colors and patterns that best fit their decor.