These artisans have used fiber, clay and other natural resources to create their works of art. Each piece has a rich organic feel that will add warmth and the freshness of the outdoors to your home. Clay-n-Fiber’s Fiber Art Jar, a 71/4″ x 41/2″ wheel thrown stoneware jar with a is glazed inside. Outside has been textured and finished with iron oxide. A patchwork organic fiber study featuring...

Natalya Sots Natalya Sots Natalya Sots is a fantastic artist with an outstanding imagination. She plays with form, function and color to bring out the most eccentric and playful pieces. We originally featured her Cat Jester on an earlier post and we just had to learn more about Natlaya and her work. So without any delay … here is Natlaya Sots, teacher, oil painter and ceramic artist. My name is Natalya...

When it comes to stained glass, it’s the details that make it stand out from the crowd. I’ve recently taken on stained glass and I enjoy it immensely but working with such tiny pieces as the pendants shown below takes a lot of skill, patients and mastery of the craft. Short Fuse Jewelry’s Triple Spiral – This beautiful piece of blue stained glass is cut and ground by hand, then copper...

Lampworking was my first introduction to glass and its welcoming artisan community over 8 years ago. Amazing pieces can be created with an open flame, a glass rod and a ton of imagination and skill. It takes years to master this craft to the level of the beads show here. Openstudio Beads by Laura Blanck – This piece titled “Forever” features a 26mm nugget, as shown in the image below. Colors...

Jake Peterson: Freak of Metal Jake Petersen What is the definition of artisan? To me, artisan means a person who expresses their imagination and creativity through centuries old tools and techniques, all the while crafting by hand a beautiful piece of art. But their art doesn’t belong protected in an art gallery. It belongs out in the real world, with real people and real life. Functional art is the creation...

Elizabeth Chandler: Moon of Glass Elizabeth Chandler Elizabeth Chandler is a glass artisan specializing in fused glass art, jewelry and home decor. Through her use of color and texture, Elizabeth brings her pieces to life, some with clear elegance and others with a fun spunky, spirit. In the examples below you’ll see some of her best pieces and get to know the artist behind the art. We hope you enjoy...

There is little an artisan can do to step away from the distinct, natural and organic feel of wood. And why should they? With so many of us living urban lifestyles, wood is a fantastic way to bring nature back into our homes. The pieces shown today are great examples of functional, handcrafted wood pieces that would add that organic touch to your personal space. Off the Lathe’s Segmented Apothecary Box...

Michelle Prosek Michelle Prosek is a glass artisan who personally designs, cuts, carves, and fuses all the pieces you’re about to see below. She creates fantastic designs and uses vivid beautiful colors that create brilliant contrast and fantastic art. We were able to get in touch with Michelle recently and had the opportunity to ask her a few questions about her art, how she works, and her creative process. We...

These critters show off the artisan’s mastery of their craft. With so much personality and expression, it would be hard to turn these critters down. elukka’s Your Next Dog – Sculpted from coarse stoneware clay. It has several oxide-washes and some glazed areas: the eyes, the white part of the head and the red collar. This little guy is to die for. The big brown eyes show such a sweet personality...

Metals Maven’s Phases belt buckle – fabricated with copper, brass, fine silver rivets and wire. This is a gorgeous belt buckle. I particularly like the contrast of the patinas in the copper and brass against the silver rivets. The rich colors of these patinas also give the piece a nice balance and elegance. You can find Metals Maven and her Phases belt buckle on Etsy. Freak of Metal’s HOLES...