Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Attack of the Giant Worm, Ceramic Sculpture by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl

Attack of the Giant Worm - Ceramic Sculpture by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl
Approx. 11" x 8" x 8" & is made up of 12 pieces (incl. 2 cars)
which can be rearranged as desired.  $195.
Old Japanese horror flicks were the inspiration behind this humorous piece.

Fertility Idol Pit Fired Sculpture by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl

Fertility Idol - Pit Fire Ceramic Sculpture w/copper & leopard jasper earrings,
 approx. 15"x6.5"x6.5" by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl, $275.

link to Pfanstiehl Studio on FaceBook

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Planet - Ceramic Raku & Sterling Silver Pendant by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl

Planet - Ceramic Raku & Sterling Pendant by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl
$100.  Available at Mudstone Studios, 30 Cutler St., Warren, RI
http://www.mudstonestudios.com/ 

African Princess, Raku Scupture, published in Lark's "500 RAKU" pg 347

African Princess - Ceramic Raku Sculpture by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl, in the recently published in "500 RAKU" 2011.   Art works selected by juror Jim Romberg from more than 2100 national submissions of ceramics fired in the ancient Japanese tradition. 
    Pfanstiehl graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University
magna cum laude with a double major in Art and English.
    She began studying raku technique at the Newport Art Museum 
& continued with South County Art Association & Mudstone Studios,
with workshops with nationally known ceramicists. 
    Among her recent local awards was an Honorable Mention for "Girl Friend"  
in the DeBlois Gallery's Show "Figure This," Newport, RI.   
Learn about the beautiful new ceramics gallery book 500 Raku,
part of Lark's esteemed 500 Series, at http://amzn.to/fvgPZk

Visit Mudstone Studios, Warren, RI at  http://www.mudstonestudios.com/

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Mermaid Mirror w/Wearable Sterling Jewelry by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl

Mermaid Mirror - Ceramic Wall Hanging & Mirror with Removable Jewelry.
Wearable Earrings of Sterling Silver, Fresh Water Pearls & Swarovski Crystals.
Mermaid's belt becomes Bracelet of Sterling Silver, Fresh Water Pearls &
Swarovski Crystals by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl.  Currently showing at
Cadeaux du Monde,26 Mary St., Newport, RI.  Tel. 401/848-0550
www.cadeauxdumonde

PMC (Precious Metal Clay) Fine Silver Pendant by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl

PMC (Precious Metal Clay) Fine Silver Pendant by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl
Double sided "Lentil" Style Pendant, this side textured using brain coral. 
Other side's design decorated with moon & sun.

Surfer Dude - Ceramic Wall Mural by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl

Sufer Dude - Large Ceramic Wall Mural by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl 16"x25"

3 Raku Ladies - Ceramic Sculptures - African Princess, Lady in Waiting, Elizabethan Lady

3 Raku Ladies - African Princess*, Lady in Waiting, Elizabethan Lady.
One-of-a-Kind Ceramic Raku Sculptures by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl
Sculptures approx.14.5" - 18.5" tall
*African Princess (L) - as seen in Lark/Sterling Publisher's "500 RAKU", 2011
Link to 500 RAKU at Amazon
**Lady in Waiting & Elizabethean Lady (C,R) showing at Valerie's Gallery, April 2011
www.facebook.com/valeries.gallery.ri

3 Unique Ceramic Raku & Sterling Silver Pendants by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl

3 Ceramic Raku & Sterling Silver Pendants by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl.
Each hand made pendant contains approx. 3 feet (1 yard) of sterling silver wire
& 3 hours to create.  No two pendants are alike, each is a one-of-a-kind design.
 Pendants $85. ea available at Mudsone Studios, 30 Cutler St. Warren, RI
http://www.mudstonestudios.com/

3 Ceramic Fish - Wall Hangings by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl

3 Ceramic Fish (wall hangings) by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl 
(made also w/Pit Fired & Raku finishes) make great gifts.
Similar fish $35-$40 (Raku $45.-$65.)  Available at:
Cadeaux du Monde, 26 Mary St., Newport, RI,  http://www.cadeauxdumonde.com/
 & Mudstone Studios, 30 Cutler St., Warren, RI, http://www.mudstonestudios.com/

Dark Desires - Copper/Raku Oval Pendant by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl

Dark Desires - Ceramic Raku Oval Pendant w/Copper by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl
$75.  Available at Mudstone Studios, 30 Cutler St., Warren, RI
http://www.mudstonestudios.com/ 

Urban Utilities, Pit Fired Sculpture by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl

UrbanFixtrues-II - Pit Fired Sculpture by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl 14"x8"x8" - $275.
Currently showing (April 2011) Members Show, Wickford Art Association,
Wickford, RI  www.wickfordart.org/

Burning Buildings, Ceramic Raku Sculpture by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl

Burning Buildings - Ceramic Raku Sculpture by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl

Woman With White Mask, Ceramic Raku Functional Sculpture (vase) by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl

Woman With White Mask - Ceramic Raku Functional Sculpture (vase)
by Nina Hope Pfanstiehl
Showing at Valerie's Gallery, 30 Cutler St.,Warren, RI
www.facebook.com/valeries.gallery.ri