Ceramics - Myths - Cultures

Bit behind on posting, it’s been a busy but productive week. Here’s me doing some glazing work on the Big Bun. Excellent photo work by @anna.hoess #art #artist #artwork #fineart #ceramic #ceramics #ceramicsculpture #sculpture #clay #ceramicart #handmade #artstudio #sunterstudio #contemporaryceramics #clayart #clayartist #claysculpture #derbyuni (at Britannia Mill) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp2fN8TsX2z/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Glaze day for a couple of my big bois. Going for a nice mix of copper oxide and copper carbonate on this one. Hoping for a nice bit of variation in the colour once the clear glaze gets involved 🔥 #art #artist #artwork #fineart #ceramic #ceramics #ceramicsculpture #sculpture #clay #ceramicart #handmade #artstudio #sunterstudio #contemporaryceramics #stag #clayart #claysculpture #clayartist (at Britannia Mill) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpuqbMcst9R/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Working on the next big piece for my MA work. It’s fun to be working on larger sculptures - FINALLY! The new rule is go big or go home 😎 #art #artist #artwork #fineart #ceramic #ceramics #ceramicsculpture #sculpture #clay #ceramicart #handmade #artstudio #sunterstudio #contemporaryceramics #clayart #clayartist #derbyuni #derbyuniarts #claysculpture (at Britannia Mill) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co7IQyAse7-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Did we perform a pagan ritual in the desert? … maybe. Photo courtesy of @philsearle99 @villaanitadv @derbyartsinternational @derbyuniarts @nevadastatearts #art #artist #artwork #fineart #ceramic #ceramics #ceramicsculpture #sculpture #clay #ceramicart #handmade #artstudio #sunterstudio #contemporaryceramics #photography #perfromance #performanceart #desert #deathvalley #lasvegas https://www.instagram.com/p/CnUwSfdv-K1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Green Man in the desert. This mask is a little bit of England in Death Valley forever. I’m hoping to make some ceramic work here in Nevada to take home with me in the coming weeks, if not, the ideas will travel back with me 🌎 Photo courtesy of @robbieliddle @nevadastatearts @derbyartsinternational @derbyuniarts #art #artist #artwork #fineart #ceramic #ceramics #ceramicsculpture #sculpture #clay #ceramicart #handmade #artstudio #sunterstudio #contemporaryceramics #greenman #pagan #england #desert #pagan #ritual #ritualmask (at Las Vegas, Nevada) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnQsBdmLDoL/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The second coming of Cernunnos 🍃 This commission had me in full panic mode a few weeks ago when the first version of it failed. In a frustratingly positive way though, the second version turned out far better than the first and taught me some new things along the way. For now though, I’m just relieved that this fella will be on his way to his new home on Friday. If you’d like to discuss ordering your own special piece you can always get in touch via DM, my website or email ✌🏻 #art #artist #artwork #fineart #ceramic #ceramics #ceramicsculpture #sculpture #clay #ceramicart #handmade #artstudio #sunterstudio #contemporaryceramics #deer #stag #cernunnos #pagangod #clayart #commission #ceramicartist (at Derby) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmHeelIM_Ay/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

There’s a creepy winter fellow coming to life in my studio 👀 #art #artist #artwork #fineart #ceramic #ceramics #ceramicsculpture #sculpture #clay #ceramicart #handmade #artstudio #sunterstudio #contemporaryceramics #clayart #clayartist #folklore #britishfolklore (at Banks Mill Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClRZbWQsPs5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I am very busy… #art #artist #artwork #fineart #ceramic #ceramics #ceramicsculpture #sculpture #clay #ceramicart #handmade #artstudio #sunterstudio #contemporaryceramics #openstudios #christmas #christmasdecor #baubles #ceramicbaubles (at Banks Mill Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClOz4Z4sid5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Harvest god is pretty much dry and ready for bisque firing 🙌🏻 Just need to find a slot between firing commissions and stuff for open studios 😅 #art #artist #artwork #fineart #ceramic #ceramics #ceramicsculpture #sculpture #clay #ceramicart #handmade #artstudio #sunterstudio #contemporaryceramics #harvest #pagangod #myth #mythology #britishfolklore (at Banks Mill Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck81k13MKoA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

The harvest god is coming along nicely 🍂🌾🍁 still thinking about glazes and colours though 🤔 #art #artist #artwork #fineart #ceramic #ceramics #ceramicsculpture #sculpture #clay #ceramicart #handmade #artstudio #sunterstudio #contemporaryceramics #clayart #clayartist #harvestgod #naturespirit #pagan #paganism (at Banks Mill Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkYqIfDsbGA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

James took this photo and made me laugh, I am enjoying having making the first version of my harvest god though 😊 🍂🌾🍁 #art #artist #artwork #fineart #ceramic #ceramics #ceramicsculpture #sculpture #clay #ceramicart #handmade #artstudio #sunterstudio #contemporaryceramics #naturespirit #clayart #clayartist #paganart #pagangods (at Derby) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkVu68Ps65G/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Same design, different colours. Much more autumnal than the other and I think much better suited to a Harvest god 🌾🍁🍂 #art #artist #artwork #fineart #ceramic #ceramics #ceramicsculpture #sculpture #clay #ceramicart #handmade #artstudio #sunterstudio #contemporaryceramics #wip #illustrstion #drawing #design #sketch #sketchbook #naturespirits (at Derby) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkLi3DBsezX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Working on the bare bones of the potential harvest god. I’m still playing around with designs on procreate but wanted to get a jump on the making because I am impatient but also, ceramics takes time 🙂 #art #artist #artwork #fineart #ceramic #ceramics #ceramicsculpture #sculpture #clay #ceramicart #handmade #artstudio #sunterstudio #contemporaryceramics #mafineart #derbyuniversity #clayart #clayartist #naturespirit #ancientgods #wip (at Banks Mill Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkJHlX6M1Ot/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Some cleaner sketches for the Harvest god. Still thinking about colour transitions for this piece as well. #art #artist #artwork #fineart #ceramic #handmade #artstudio #sunterstudio #drawing #ink #sketch #sketching #sketchbook #ideas #inspiration #artjournal #artistresearch #research #wip #mafineart #derbyuniversity (at Derby) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkGn2bfsa0X/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Starting to get a slightly creepy/ wicker man vibes from my own sketches lately 😂 Well, i don’t think you can explore prehistoric festival traditions without getting a little weird 🙃 #art #artist #artwork #fineart #wip #history #culture #ancientcultures #animals #nature #artinspiration #artjournal #sketchbook #drawing #ideas #mafineart #derbyuni #folklore #myths (at Derby) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj8N4spsfJK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

WOOHOO! Cernunnos II survived the bisque firing and not only that, his legs are beautifully straight 😂 thank the kiln gods 🙏🏻 It’s a good day ✌🏻 #art #artist #artwork #fineart #ceramic #ceramics #ceramicsculpture #sculpture #clay #ceramicart #handmade #artstudio #sunterstudio #contemporaryceramics #cernunnos #deer #stag #hornedgod #clayart #clayartist #myth #legends (at Banks Mill Studios) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjkj8ixMYpE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Sketchbook work abounds today ✍🏻 Looking at native tree/plant species and pondering their role in my future work. Oak, Elm, Rowan and Yew are calling out to me 🍃🍂🍃🍂 If you could choose one tree to represent Britain what would it be? … answers below would be much appreciated 😊 #history #culture #englishcountryside #ancientculture #animals #nature #artinspiration #folklore #ancientbritain #art #artwork #sketches #sketchbook #illustration #mafineart #derbyuni #artresearch #artistsoninstagram #artist #heritage #landscape (at Derby) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cjif_IcMVAa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=