Juxtaposition of Materials...

That's gotta be my most favoritist things to do with my artwork. to combine things that do not "normally" belong together and make them look pretty. For example rustic matte surfaces with vintage lace impressions juxtaposed against hot pink glossy commercial glaze. Also, weather old end-gates from a grain truck against shiny shards with vintage decals on them. I am trying to create work that is both rustic and beautiful. Work that is not easy to pin-point, seems simple but really is not. The more you look, the more you see kinda thing. Here are some examples...

This is a new take on my porcelain cylinder vases that I've been making in the past year. This time I added hollow "branches" to the sides of each vase, creating a type of lace tree. I like that these pieces combine bring many elements together in an unexpected way. The rustic and pale outside contrasts with the bright commercial glazes of the inside, and the little red birdies just give a pop of color for your eye to hang on to. All of these are still for sale at my shop or contact me via email msbutla@hotmail.com.

New Branching Vases and Vintage Pendants

This is my latest grouping of my work shown here on the table in my showroom. Three Branching Vases made of porcelain and impressed with lace, along with many tumblers and mugs with hollow handles.

Here are some of the pendants I have recently made. They are fired three times to achieve this effect. The vintage images are permanent. Hung on real hand dyed silk, all my pendants cost $25!