Holiday Bazaar Booth

Hello again! I've been busy pumping out mugs, sculptures and ornaments for the Blue Genie Art Bazaar, beginning Black Friday, November 23rd, 2018. They will be open every day between 10 am - 10 pm until Christmas Eve and are located at 6100 Airport Blvd. It is a wonderful shopping experience to find local artisan and craftsman goods and admission & parking are free, yipee!

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Art Installation

Well it's official, I now have my art on exhibit at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

I have filled a couple of display cases with a selection of my work located near Book People right when you leave security and stop to put your shoes back on  :)

My sculpture and mugs will be on display through the end of the year so if you are traveling through, stop and check it out - - and please snap a photo and tag me! I'm on instagram @tinyhappyclay or Facebook.

Fall Update

I'm excited to report that I will have some work on display at the Austin Bergstrom Airport this fall!
Starting October 12th, 2018 if you happen to be traveling through our lovely airport you can stop by the display cases and see some of my sculptural pieces.


In addition to the Airport Exhibition, I will also be participating in the Blue Genie Art Bazaar from Black Friday until Christmas 2018. This is a great opportunity to see amazing local talent chock full of gift sized art! More details to come.

Cobwebs and Moths Be Gone!

Now that I'm settled in my new studio and my kiln has been repaired, I've put some items in my dusty old Etsy Store.

I had to go in and clean out the cobwebs and blow out some moths (who incidentally were wearing striped sweaters) but it is up and running again, so please have a look-see :)

It's Raining Cats and Dogs at WEST

It's raining ceramics at my booth! Last weekend was a good start to WEST 2018 and a big THANK YOU to all those who came out to support local artists!!!

I'll be at my booth again this coming weekend, Saturday and Sunday, May 19 - 20, 11 am - 6 pm. Please stop by and chat. My booth is conveniently located across from the bar.

West Austin Studio Tour 2018

It's here again and this time I'll be showing my ceramics at the Blue Genie Big Top! Stop by and say hi, I'll be sharing a space with the lovely Dawn Winter.
6100 Airport Blvd
Austin, TX 78752

More info at Big Medium

East Austin Sudio Tour 2017

I'm excited to be participating in my first EAST Austin Studio Tour this year! I'll be at East Space with 7 other fabulous artists! Stop numbers are 33-40 and we'll be located at 2009 Airport Blvd 11 am - 6 pm Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11-12 and 18-19.

Other artists include: Janna Sammon, Dawn Winter, Ella Nilsson, Larry Goode, Rachel Hinojosa, Sarah St. Laurent, and William Cauthern. Art includes paintings, mixed media, wood, jewelry, metal, ceramics, collage, and drawings. I hope you come and see us!

Dog Days of Summer

Uggghhh, it is hot in Austin, Texas! Here are a few things I've been working on around the studio this summer.

Eye Candy from San Antonio Museum of Art

Did you do anything fun over the holiday weekend?

We took a day trip to San Antonio to check out some great art and get inspired! The San Antonio Museum of Art is one of my favorite museums. Here are some of the pieces that stood out for me this visit:

West Austin Studio Tour 2017 1 Down 1 To Go!

The first weekend of the West Austin Studio Tour was a blast (Stops #281, #282 & #283!) Thanks to all who came out to support local Austin artists and the handmade community.

Dawn Winter is pictured here visiting with guests.

Mariel is at her jewelry counter explaining her complex pieces - ask her about the spore ship!

Tiny Happy Clay display. I have a variety of mugs, bud vases, bowls and platters for your enjoyment - perfect for gifts, or to treat yourself. Come touch, feel, hold, -- there is nothing like drinking out of a handmade mug, I promise :)

AND--- I'm having a mug giveaway to grow my newsletter email list! I will draw 1 lucky winner's email from the jar to receive a free mug after WEST is over - Sunday Evening, May 21, after 6pm so come out next weekend and put your email in the jar!!! See you soon.
Incidentally, if you can't come out but would like to be on my newsletter list and enter the free mug giveaway, just email me (before the drawing if you want to enter the contest) at tinyhappyclay@gmail.com and I'll sign you up.

West Austin Studio Tour 2017

I am very excited to be opening my home studio to the public for this year's West Austin Studio Tour, organized by Big Medium.

Guest artists Dawn Winter (contemporary abstract paintings) & Mariel Fogel (sculptural jewelry) will be in the studio with me again this year. We will be selling our work for two weekends --- Sat. & Sun May 13-14 & 20-21, 2017 from 11 am - 6 pm.

Mariel Fogel - Circuit Board Bracelet

Dawn Winter - Vague Recollections

Please join us for art, refreshments, conversation, and possibly demos and music!

Stop #281, #282, #283 on the West Austin Studio Tour Map, the actual address is:

2711 La Mesa Dr.
Austin, Tx 78704

WEST is a free, annual, self-guided art event in Austin providing art lovers with an opportunity to meet the makers: the local artists and artisans who leave a lasting imprint on Austin’s vibrant, dynamic culture.

I've been working on new stuff for some upcoming shows. This April I will be in a group exhibition at the Coop Gallery in my home town of San Angelo, Texas. It is April 21-22nd in conjunction with the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts Ceramic Invitational opening. I've got a lovely platter, a yard cat sculpture and some mugs planned to display.

This bird fruit platter was made by rolling a slab of clay and then applying underglaze and stamping for texture. After it dried on a hump mold, it was bisque fired. Then I applied more underglaze and hand-painted the bird image over the top. Clear glaze was added and then it was glaze fired to 05.

I enjoyed creating this piece because it allowed me to play with screen printing (polka dots and some stars on the bottom of the platter) and to explore asymmetry. I found it refreshing and satisfying to create a functional piece with rough, torn edges, and hope to continue in this vein with my hand-built work!

In May, I'm getting ready to open my studio doors for the annual West Austin Studio Tour...stay tuned for details!