Elaine explains the story behind her “Mommy Vases”
I went on several artist dates while on vacation at Silver Lake in western New York, and on one of them I met the fabulous Elaine Hardman. You can see Elaine’s work at Stoneflower Pottery. I lucked into seeing a demonstration that Elaine was doing in the tiny village of Perry. My mother keeps up with the local arts scene there over the summer, so she suggested we go have a look. I’m really glad we did!

This is the gorgeous bowl that I couldn’t resist! It now
sits on my counter, …read more

Trench, of MyCrimeSpace!

What does crime have to do with art. Well, not always a lot. But Trench’s soul runs deep! He shared with me about the creative outlets that help keep him balanced:
I used to love playing with clay when I was a kid. Not Play Doh but actual modeling clay. I was never any good at making anything and all my attempts at making anything reasonable always came out warped and disturbing. Which I guess explains a lot about me. *lol*
More recently my creative outlet, besides all of my blogs, is that I write song lyrics. …read more

Triangular ‘99
Shibori dyed fabric, polymer clay and found objects
17” x 12” x 4”
Artist: Laura Tabakman
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Websites:
Laura Tabakman
Flickr photo album
Laura, I’m impressed that you do both wearables and non-wearables, both so incredibly well! How do you describe your work?
I work in mixed media, fiber arts and polymer clay. I feel more comfortable working in three dimensions, using basic forms evocative of nature and primitive cultures. I am particularly interested in process and materials, and in choosing them for each piece I look for contrast; hard, rough, dull and strong materials (steel, roofing material) combined with delicate, smooth and …read more

Clark Sorensen with his work
photo by Erin O’Neill
Artist: Clark Sorensen
Business name: clarkmade
Location: San Francisco, CA
Website: clarkmade
Your work is certainly unique, Clark. How do you describe it?
I am currently working on hand built Porcelain Urinal Sculptures. I do other things in porcelain and clay, but my urinals are the things that are getting me the most notice and are my focus at the moment.

What is your creative process like?
I get a lot of my ideas and work out details while lying in bed in the morning. I love lying in a warm bed in a dark room and …read more