Harrison

This is a dedication to Harrison. Who passed away at 9 weeks old. His mother whom I don't know or know their story, but, only know that my painting spoke so deeply to her. Deeply enough to purchase it, have me inscribe her sons name on it and hang it where his crib once was. I am beyond moved, beyond understanding what she is feeling and experiencing. I hope this painting will bring her peace and comfort for days, months, years to come. 

The death of a baby is like a stone cast into the stillness of a quiet pool;
the concentric ripples of despair sweep out in all directions,
affecting many, many people.
--De Frain, 1991

Collaboration

What do you get when you combine "vintagey" cool ceramics w/ yummy smelling soy candles?

This!

BJ of Relight and I have been friends forever and have been sharing space at Craft Fairs and every time we say we need to collaborate and finally that idea is here.  These will be available at Unique LA, Patchwork Long Beach and Patchwork Santa Ana.  In lots of colors too......

My New Pots

My new pots and Aggelige's green thumb expertise make for some super cute pots! Making me feel like its summer already.

Available now at Organic Design located at THE CAMP 2937 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA

ps- really a huge thanks to my gal Jennifer for letting me "steal" her shell molds! THANK YOU! 

Through the glass terrarium's wall

A few years back I was turned onto terrariums. Terrarium gardens are miniature succulent and moss gardens in glass containers. I am completely fascinated by them. They are easy to maintain, need indirect sunlight and could pretty much be placed in any area of the home. I found some adorable containers, that's right pears and apples (sorry I can't give out my source!) and have been selling out of them like hot cakes. Here are some samples of what I am making! 

The terrariums are too delicate to ship but if you live in Orange County you can stop by my gal Aggelige's shop called Organic Design! I just dropped off 6 more today! They come in a range of sizes too. 

** Organic Design located at THE CAMP (across from seed and patagonia) 2937 Bristol Street Costa Mesa, CA

My new studio space friends

Around November I moved my kiln down to my friend's Jennifer place. My kiln was lonely and needed a pal (her kiln). So we share space now and are still getting the "work area" figured out but for the most part I am settled in. Here are a few of my new friends that watch me work and make my time glazing and firing my kiln a happy time. 

Oh yeah, there is also a turtle, a cat, and a dog who hang out with me too. 

MilkWeed: Planter Passion

MilkWeed: Planter Passion

The Big Picture: Mark Mothersbaugh + Shepard Fairey

The Big Picture: Mark Mothersbaugh + Shepard Fairey