I really enjoy this photo of my friend Christina giving in to her urge to hug my piece.

Modeled after a desert hedgehog. Fired in parts and assembled post-firing with epoxy. Quills are composed of cast-away materials including tubing, rope, acrylic twine, and zip ties, stained with acrylic stain.

Piece was fired in many pieces and assembled post-firing with epoxy, wire and cold clays. Slipcast components are glazed and soda fired, sculpted figure is white stoneware finished with latex paints and wax to appear bronzed. Eyes are tiger’s eye gemstones.

Piece includes components that were fired separately and attached post-firing.

Matte glaze is sealed with acrylic stains. Pieces fired separately and assembled post-firing with epoxy and wire.