This platter was made as a gift for my friend Wendy. Photo by Guy Nicol.
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Fine art for an everyday purpose ... ceramics and commentary by Amy Higgason
About Me
Contact Info:
- Email: amyhiggason@yahoo.com
- Address: 7744 Pigeon Road, Lake Tomahawk, WI 54539
Artist Blogs & Websites
- Ana Reinert
- Betty J. Christian
- Bob Atkins
- Brad Davis
- Carol Parks
- Debra Ketchum Jircik
- Diana Fayt
- Emily Murphy
- Gary Jackson
- Janice Zindel
- Joan Slack
- Julia Galloway
- Kathy Furda
- Kristen Kieffer
- Linda Starr
- Mary Burns
- Northwoods Art Tour
- pica+pixel
- Roberta Polfus Ceramics
- Roberta Polfus Illustration
- Ruchika Madan
- Urban Bird
Artist Statement
Throwing clay is exhilarating. On the first night I sat at a potter’s wheel, the feeling of wet clay spinning through my fingers drew me in. With my hands I can form a bowl, cup or plate from a lump of clay. Years later, it still amazes me.
I was strictly a two-dimensional artist until I touched clay. Now I wrap illustrations and patterns around three-dimensional forms. The marriage of two disciplines fascinates me. Creating the right balance is my focus.
My choices are influenced by my surroundings. I walk in the woods looking for unexpected bursts of color. I stalk antique stores searching for fresh forms. I touch produce at the market. I observe patterns in textiles and architecture. I study well-made objects.
The reward is hearing that my piece has in a special spot in someone’s home, but is also used at their table. Decorative. Functional. Fine art for an everyday purpose.
I was strictly a two-dimensional artist until I touched clay. Now I wrap illustrations and patterns around three-dimensional forms. The marriage of two disciplines fascinates me. Creating the right balance is my focus.
My choices are influenced by my surroundings. I walk in the woods looking for unexpected bursts of color. I stalk antique stores searching for fresh forms. I touch produce at the market. I observe patterns in textiles and architecture. I study well-made objects.
The reward is hearing that my piece has in a special spot in someone’s home, but is also used at their table. Decorative. Functional. Fine art for an everyday purpose.
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