Mark your calendars for this year’s Ceramic Showcase at the Oregon Convention Center, April 19th to 21st 2024. I’m up to my eyeballs in clay to get ready for it! The piece below is called Fa La Lala La. Sing it loud! Don’t forget that if you want to be up to date on the latest happenings in my world, you can sign up for my email newsletter and never miss a show.
A rare show of my paintings will be coming to the Goodfoot at the end of next month and run from March 28th to April 21st. These are versions of old master paintings that I painted while living in Berlin in 2019. I even got to experience some of the originals.
Never has January in Portland gone by so quickly. I had the best time helping out on the collaborative art project FathomPDX making reefs and corals for this immersive experience in downtown Portland. We transformed an empty shop floor into a land of many wonders in only a month. Coral reefs are only some icing on the underwater cake that is happening there! Fathom opened during the Portland Winter Lights Festival and is now gearing up to re-open even bigger and better in May. Follow their social media to stay up to date- I think great things will be coming. I hope to stay involved with this impressive project from time to time, as my other art endeavors allow.
December 2nd to December 30th
Art at the Cave
108 E. Evergreen Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98660
Opening reception is Friday December 1st 4pm to 8pm
The "Small Wonders" are slightly larger than the "Little Things" at a maximum of 12". They will be shown at the gallery alongside works by Yoshi Kitai and Matthew Letzelter. My Amphibimoms will travel to Vancouver for the occaision.
The annual favorite is back! From me there are cute lil’ guys that want to give you their hearts.
Once again I am part of this fabulous event for their 25th anniversary!
Saturday and Sunday, October 14th and 15th
10am to 5pm
and
Saturday and Sunday, October 21st and 22nd
10am to 5pm
My Castle, the backyard studio behind the orange house,
5536 NE 27th Ave
Portland, OR 97211
I am happy to report that my blobhouse line of garden planter designs is still going strong. My old business partner Georgetown Home and Garden retired this year but I am happy that with new partner Cohasset things are continuing swimmingly. Here is Diane and Susan from Cohasset at the big Atlanta gift show selling the ever growing family of blobs. There are a lot of new styles coming out soon, so keep your eyes out for those!!
I celebrated my new studio with a big two day party. Soooooo happy!
I am overjoyed to have moved into my brand new backyard studio. It is absolutely gorgeous with a clay studio downstairs and painting, sewing, office, shipping and everything else upstairs. I even have a balcony! And of course I painted it in the most vibrant colors. This is a life long dream come true and I couldn’t be happier!
Coming up very soon! I will have a shelf in the group booth this year. I’m still working my way towards having a full booth, if this year goes well. I am thrilled however, that my work was used in several of the advertising images.
Holiday Cheer at the Salty Teacup
I love St Johns! In the summer I participated in the St Johns Art Walk and had a splendid time. So I jumped on the opportunity to sell at the Salty Teacup again in December. The Salty Teacup is a charming boutique in downtown St Johns and they are doing different themed holiday artist markets in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The one I am participating in is called Holiday Cheer and I'm planning to bring some new work and old favorites, good and bad mushrooms among them.
Salty Teacup
8416 N Lombard St
Portland, OR 97203
Holiday Cheer Market
Fr December 16 4pm-7pm
Sat December 17 10am-7pm
I am hopping across the river to downtown Vancouver, Washington to participate in a show with other OPA members. I will be showing three of my larger pieces, like this 17" tall Gatherer below.December 2nd to December 30th
Art at the Cave
108 E. Evergreen Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98660
Opening reception is Friday December 2nd 5pm to 8pm
This one is always fabulous and not to be missed. All art is 7" and under and can be taken home at time of purchase. Some of Portland finest will be there. From me this year, there will be a lots of Deer, some Feelings, Cat Stacks and more! Everything will also be available for sale through the Guardino Gallery website, if you live far away or prefer staying home with a cup of tea.November 25th to January 2nd.
Guardino Gallery
2939 NE Alberta
Portland, OR 97211
Opening reception is Friday November 25th 5pm to 9pm
Today I took some artwork to the Governor’s Mansion in Salem. Together with five other artists from the Oregon Potters Association we had coffee and pastries with the First Gentleman and learnt a little about what it is like to be the husband of the governor of Oregon. We’re lending our pieces for a whole year (not knowing who will be living there next). My „All Together Now“ found a great place among the orchids. Thanks @anshulatayal for making it happen and also for the nice photo.
Last year was a blast, so I am doing it again. My home will be open to the public the following two weekends, October 8-9 and 15-16 from 10am to 5pm. My only regret is that I can’t go around town visiting all the other artists. There are many to discover! Use the guides on the PDXOS website to plan your tour. Please come and visit if you can!
Artists from the Oregon Potters Association are bringing their work to Salem. We will exhibit our work at the Oregon Governor’s Mansion for a whole year, starting in October. I am not sure what it takes to get invited for tea at the Governor’s, but I am excited to attend the opening and meet the First Gentleman on October 6th. The theme of the show is “Wonderland” and I am bringing the whimsy with Safe Ride below and 5 other pieces.
The St Johns art walk was a lovely affair with lots of people and dogs strolling by. Many of them stopped to shop. I was set up in front of the Salty Teacup, a charming boutique with lots of handmade goodies.
My new Bobblers are on display at the Toy themed group show at Guardino Gallery this month. Silly guys!
When you own a kiln you get ideas like: “Hey, I could make my own kitchen tile.” Should you? I don’t know. It took a long long time, was very very hard and at times frustrating as hell. But the end result is quite beautiful!
