Ceramics with Indo ethnic blend!

Have you ever noticed the intricate work of the jalis of Taj Mahal and wondered who conceptualized and who carved these beautiful stone with such precision. I hail all those artists. The beauty also lies in the paintings carved and filled with color. I was 7 when I saw those, but i still remember those vividly. Looking at Cynthia Vardhan's ( the last name sounded so Indian) ceramic collection reminded me of the jalis of taj Mahal. The porcelain material used reminded me of the white marble. Her collection is inspired by henna designs. She used slips trails of vibrant colors. Keeping the base white makes all the bright colors pop! I simply loved her collection. If you wish to buy any of her collections ( I would love to) you can find her shop on etsy here. Her work is truly inspirational. I cannot wait to work with porcelain. Catch her on her website. All the photos displayed her are courtesy her website and etsy. 

Look at the intricate heena design. 

Don't you rem having one these designs during the weddings?

Love! Love! Love the work!

Now you know where it is used. 

One of my fav mugs!

it is now a 'MUST HAVE'

The shape is quite unique. I am trying to think how will I create such a shape. 

How could I not have bowls in here!!!

crackled look of the glazes is by far my most favorite!

Tracy Porter

Another of my inspiration is Tracy Porter's amazing tabletop collection. She makes use of lovely vibrant colors red and green and juxtaposing those to white. I love her artesian road collection. You can find more of her treasures here. I love the way she uses animals in her platters, teapots and most importantly salt and pepper shaker. Enjoy the while it lasts. You can catch her entire collection here


A little history about the fascinating dinnerware -

Tracy Porter grew up on Artesian Road in the countryside of Wisconsin. Her parents were collectors of sorts, all kinds of interesting things and quite a menagerie of animals to boot ... including peacocks. (It's all coming together for you now isn't it?) In their house there was this cool little room that was dubbed "The Chinese Room." Tracy used to sit in there for hours reading and listening to Billie Holiday and Etta James.

All of these wonderful memories came together in this pattern ... A hand-painted blend of European and Oriental motifs in bold and vibrant colors. Sculpted bamboo trim and sculptural peacocks bring out the exotic nature of this gorgeous and elegant ceramic pattern. The extensive collection includes dinnerware, accessories and bakeware. 

From the Artesian Road Collection, i love the handle on the lidded bowl

Platter, love the bamboo detailing

Love the chip and dip set, I want one!!!

Simply adore this one!! I love her use of peacocks

The animals and the salt and pepper

doggy dog salt and pepper

My most fav Salt and Pepper

Bowls are by far my most fav in any given collection. Look at the colors on this bowl.

This is a teapot over a cup, 3D butterfiles.. are uber cool

Wish bowls.. truly awesome

another one of her magic

Julie

My journey as a potter began with Clayworks, a pottery school in downtown Charlotte. I am still polishing my skills as a potter. Today, I am posting about my instructor Julie Wiggins who first taught me art of spinning the wheel. She specializes in wheel thrown ceramic pottery using porcelain as her clay body. She has mastered the art of ceramic inlay design. Here are some of her creations. You can check out her website for more information. Here are some of her creations

A flower pot

I love the little birds she adds to the tea pot lid

I would love to have her creation in my collection.

In one of her sugar and coffee set, she added small bells inside the lid, which would make a melodious sound when you lift it.

Bowls are my eternal favorite.

I will post about some of the bowls that I created in the past.