Handmade American ceramic art for the home or to give

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For years Anne Goldman's unique hand-carved vessels were rarely displayed in the gallery because most sold to customers on a waiting list. Now we are pleased to offer several pieces without the wait. These unique vessels attract a lot of attention in the gallery and will add interest and admiration to your home, office or collection.

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.

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 reflect the creativity of his work. Time spent in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Borneo, Vietnam and the Middle East have heavily influenced Artman's work. 

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. 

Remember reading above about an artist not bound by the medium? 

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

Nicholas Bernard

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

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

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. She creates these ceramic "Spirit" figures in many colors, designs and sizes in her Scottsdale studio. 

Randy O'Brien

The uniquely colorful, crusty finish of Randy O'Brien's ceramic vessels has generated many magazine articles, a display at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, and acclaim by other ceramicists and collectors. O'Brien's distinctive finish, made with volcanic ash, has deep fissures lined with glossy black Obsidian. The finish reminds people of lichen, volcanic flats or coral formations. Truly unique, O'Brien's vessels are a worthy addition to any ceramic collection or room decor. His vessels are from 6" to 16" tall.  

O'Brien has now developed the same finish for square tiles and plates that make spectacular wall art. Each square is 12.5" x 12.5" and includes wire loops on the back that enable you to hang it as a square or as a diamond.

The designers for "The Appentice" TV reality show selected an O'Brien vessel for the contestants' suite. We're guessing their budget was big and they wanted to project luxury so they placed the yellow/blackberry vessel on the center table.

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 plates to add dramatic statements to homes. 

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.