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I was first introduced to Mishima ceramics decoration when I attended a Lorna Meaden workshop years ago. Before that I … Read More

Loose handbuilt forms in red stoneware become the substrate for layered slips, animal imagery, and accents of glaze. Combined, Lane … Read More

Ceramic slump molds are great tools in the studio. You can buy perfect molds from manufacturers in all shapes and … Read More

I prefer to imagine a certain object before looking at it for reference to see how my hand might change … Read More

Delve into the entire process of bringing narrative illustration to life on functional ceramics with Carole Epp! Over the course … Read More

The key to making good sets is to make them work well together both visually and functionally. With careful planning, … Read More

We’ve done a lot of articles on inlay ceramics—often called slip inlay or Mishima—here on Ceramic Arts Network. Here’s a … Read More

My current work is inspired by the complex and gorgeous mandalas found in Eastern religions. Traditional mandala designs are circular … Read More

I’m currently using a combination of mishima, paper stencils, and sgraffito on my work. I’m inspired by human interaction with … Read More

I’m always thinking about the bulges and folds found in human anatomy when I cut my slabs, loosely referencing historical … Read More