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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!

holiday cheer

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

o deer, little things

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

art at the governor's mansion

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.

riding to the capitol

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.

opa ceramics showcase

The Oregon Potters Association holds their annual showcase every spring. After a Covid hiatus they are back in person! I only just joined the association and will dip my toes in by contributing a few pieces to the Showcase Gallery.

Friday May 6th, 10 am to 7 pm
Saturday May 7th, 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday May 8th, 10 am to 4 pm

Ceramic Showcase
Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Portland, OR 97232

may show at guardino

This one is a big deal with about 100 new sculptures from me. I will be sharing the feature area at the gallery with the wonderful painter Jennifer Mercede. Please come to the opening if you can! It should be fun. Over the last couple of years I have been diving headlong into clay and for this show I have created some of my largest pieces yet! 'All Together Now' is pictured below.

April 26th to May 24th
Guardino Gallery
2939 NE Alberta
Portland, OR 97211

Opening reception is Thursday May 26th 5pm to 8pm

etsy strike

My shop will be on strike April 11th to 18th because of a recently scheduled fee hike. Here is why we have decided to strike:
I have been a seller on Etsy since 2010 and for many years I really loved being a part of it. In the last several years however Etsy has been squeezing more and more profits from their sellers. They have increased fees, implemented bogus ‘advertising fees’ and more. The latest announcement of a 30% !!!! fee increase was made shortly after Etsy posted record earnings. How does that make any sense other than pure corporate greed? To know more about our grievances please visit our online petition which you can also sign at https://www.coworker.org/petitions/cancel-the-fee-increase-work-with-sellers-not-against-us
Thanks for your support of artists!