metal and mud

Become Who You Are - Large Ceramic Pendant
"Hi, I'm Sara! I was born in New Jersey, but moved to Memphis, TN when I was a freshman in high school. Moved around a bit after college, but always seem to end up back here!
I started working with ceramics after moving back to Memphis from Colorado in 2002. My mom was teaching a class, and I thought it might be a fun new medium to try. I'd always been crafty, dabbling in sewing, knitting, cross-stitch, etc., but had never found anything I was truly passionate about. Right from the start, I fell in love with ceramics. I love getting my hands dirty and feeling connected to the medium in a way I never have before.
I think my favorite thing about ceramics is the versatility. My shop features pieces that are 100% handmade, as well as pre-made pieces I have altered. Each gives me a different kind of satisfaction. There's the thrill of discovering a uniquely shaped plate or pitcher, and imagining what decal or paint details I can add to it to make it even more beautiful. And with handmade pieces, I love taking the piece out of the mold and seeing the blank canvas I can then carve or paint however my little heart desires.
I try to create pieces that are beautiful, unique and meaningful. I feel that words are powerful, so I tend to include them in most of my work. I hope the Etsy shoppers find them as inspirational as I do!"
bio written by Sara via her etsy profile.
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munieca

"the ghost queen"
Andrea lives in Argentina, the country of the Tango, futbol, gauchos, mate and Patagonia! She studied Cinema and likes photography. She is Professor of EGB (basic general education). She loves to draw, paint and make things with her hands, to work with paper and make collages.
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kristyn dors

"Corrine"
Kristyn grew up in Stoughton, Massachusetts, where, as a small girl, she began drawing female faces on notebook paper with magic marker. She graduated from Boston University in 2001 with a BFA in Painting, and in 2002 moved to Los Angeles. She regularly shows her work at The Hive Gallery in downtown Los Angeles. Her influences include, but are not limited to: Patrick Caulfield, Grant Wood and Lucien Freud.
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picky chicky

I love that PickyChicky has put on her etsy profile where her inspiration comes from:
Trees & leaves, art, starry nights, pirates, birdies, flowers, Sir Sean Connery, travel, small boxes, unfunny comics, dessert, fabric, sheepies, combo animals, recycling, text, bamboo, humor, ladybugs, Horse Bride, hot chocolate, music, denim, the ocean, crayons, giraffes, mountains, the opera, paper dolls, mockumentaries, Italy, wool, cheesy musicals, long eyelashes, shoes, flea markets, fairy tales, fruity cocktails, Patagonia, whales, bees, castles, moss, silk, vegetables, funny accents.
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betty's fantasy

Betty's Fantasy is a place where fairies fly and innocence rules over all. A place where you can be yourself and embrace your imagination~ This little habitat is one of many that are made only at Betty's Fantasy. We are the first to offer such a natural design, the idea was born here. There will be others who will try to copy (we hope not..), but they can never capture the quality, love and magic that goes into each piece as it does from Betty's Fantasy. Each piece of rock and wood is naturally gathered on a private shore of magnificent Lake Ontario.

From Earth To Sky

FromEarthToSky lives on the West Coast in Canada, which has influenced most of her shoe designs. She finds inspiration in nature's dynamic personality and its color schemes throughout the seasons of the year.

kathleen dustin

kathleen dustin
makes some of the most gorgeous purses that I have ever seen!
she is inspired by the natural forms she finds in the woods of new hampshire.
just amazing!