More good Clay Samples

Look at these pieces for use of SURFACE TEXTURE, COLOR, and overall SHAPE.

A GOYA for Halloween...

After a Halloween visit from the Ghost of Francisco Goya (18th century Spanish painter). Students in Art 1 created a mural in his style. Goya is known for his "dark" imagery, which was a metaphor for the troubling times he lived in.

Here are some details from the work...

ANNE KRAUS's ceramics with a story

Look how Anne uses painted images on the SURFACE of the ceramic to lure you into viewing the work from all sides. She uses images, words, and colors to develop a story and personality that is matched by the SHAPE of the piece.

See more of her work here...

CLAY Vessels!

As we start our clay project, take some time to see dynamic examples of ceramic artists' work...

Look how they use FORM, BALANCE, and GESTURE in designing their pieces...

See more of their work here....

Akio Takamori is here...

Judith Salomon is here...