I have been invited as a guest of Tiffany Hilton and will join her at her studio, 221 Pine St., Studio #336, Florence, MA. Many mugs, tiny dishes, tiles and decorative plates, coming soon!
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail
It's been a VERY long time since my last retail sales event, but I am gearing up now, slowly and steadily making work for the Asparagus Valley Pottery Trail this April 29-30, 2023 in Western Massachusetts.
Friday, December 15, 2017
Pop-Up SALE this Sunday Dec 17th!
Joining my friend Jade Moran at her studio this Sunday Dec 17th for a Pop-Up Sale! 257 Highland Ave Somerville. Stop by and say hi- coffee and sweet treats will be served! One day only- love to see you!
Thursday, November 2, 2017
New England Folk Art- Weathervanes
I've been bringing my son to a homeschool class at the Museum of Fine Arts here in Boston, every Friday. They have a great program that consists of one hour of discussion in the galleries, followed by an hour of project time, centered around a weekly theme. I haven't spent much time at the MFA and I realize that it is now one of the highlights of my week. I tag along for the gallery portion and always encounter something I've never paid much attention to before. Then I have an hour to sketch and contemplate.
I really love the small collection of weathervanes, especially the animals. They are making it to some plates this week.
I really love the small collection of weathervanes, especially the animals. They are making it to some plates this week.
Weathervane Sheep Plate- #1, work in progress |
Weathervane Goat Plate #2, work in progress |
Monday, October 2, 2017
Looking back, Achla Designs
Downspout Trellis, wrought iron |
Looking back, I am pretty happy with some of the designs- a good concept does not always result in a successful outcome, given the constraints of production and cost. It's a whole new process with new materials- I am learning...
Some of the 2017 introductions that I designed (and photographed) this year-
African Daisy Birdbath, in brass |
Lily Pad Birdbath, brass with colored patinas |
Hexagonal Copper Trays, stainless steel with copper plating |
Deco Watering Can, solid copper |
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
Prints!
I'm taking a break from ceramics and have resumed working on my series
of tiny prints. Linoleum and woodcuts, views of the
'Ville, my garden and such.
I hope to show the series of city snapshots at Somerville Open Studios in May, but for now many are for sale through my Etsy shop.
I hope to show the series of city snapshots at Somerville Open Studios in May, but for now many are for sale through my Etsy shop.
Birds in Nest |
18 A Spring, edition of 50 |
Thursday, May 28, 2015
Foray into Fabric
This first project, for home furnishings, uses a client-driven concept based on shells, stones and seaweed found on the coast of Maine, using artwork done with watercolor.
Here are some of my painted elements and the first group of digitally printed test swatches. Hope to have the main collage design with two coordinating accent fabrics done soon!
Monday, September 29, 2014
What's new you ask? FABRIC!!!
Besides bringing up bebe #2, (one year old already!) I have been busy with a few new fun projects.
I was asked to design some fabric prints for a designer I work with using some of my watercolor paintings. That got me dabbling in Spoonflower and the wonderful world of digital printing on fabric! I took some of my clay designs and turned them into fabric prints as well. This came from a wall of tool tiles for a show at the Society of Arts and Crafts I did a few years ago. I used a photo of the wall to create tool tile fabric- perfect for knee patches!
I'm also working with a seamstress to create some home accent items, so look for pillows and tea towels making their debut in time for holiday shopping! Fabric prints are also for sale at my Spoonflower store.
I was asked to design some fabric prints for a designer I work with using some of my watercolor paintings. That got me dabbling in Spoonflower and the wonderful world of digital printing on fabric! I took some of my clay designs and turned them into fabric prints as well. This came from a wall of tool tiles for a show at the Society of Arts and Crafts I did a few years ago. I used a photo of the wall to create tool tile fabric- perfect for knee patches!
I'm also working with a seamstress to create some home accent items, so look for pillows and tea towels making their debut in time for holiday shopping! Fabric prints are also for sale at my Spoonflower store.
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