Another Honorable Mention

"Urban Memories II"  This Pit Fired Ceramic Sculpture won an Honorable Mention at the Portsmouth Artist's Guild current "Interiors & Exteriors" juried show (Portsmouth, RI), which runs through Sept. 18, 2011.  The unusual coloring comes from dried seaweed, which is used in the pit firing process.  Another pit fired ceramic sculpture titled "Urbanscape" was also chosen for inclusion in this show.  Elizabeth "Lisa" Goddard, a professional artist--painter and printmaker--also a teacher of visual arts & currently the Executive Director of the Newport Art Museum, was the juror. 

Won Honorable Mention

"Urban Memories I & II"  - As a pair, these Pit Fired Ceramic Sculptures won an Honorable Mention Award at Spring Bull Gallery's (Newport, RI) 1st Open Juried Show in June, 2011.  Richard Harrington was the juror.  The unusual colorings (beige, orange & brown colors) come from dried seaweed used in the pit firing process.  The pit firing was done at SCAA this past spring & the previous fall.  Another ceramic sculpture, "The Emperess" (see bio photo) was also selected for inclusion in the show.