Featuring Shars Art Pottery

At SharsArtPottery on ArtFire.com you will find many handmade items by Sharlene Sieloff.  She creates decorative original fine art paintings and functional pottery like coffee mugs, serving bowls, flower vases, baking dishes, teapots plates, and soap dishes.  She also makes whimsical and original sculptures and enjoys working in stone, bronze and clay.  Sharlene has studied at many fine art schools including: Cranbrook Academy of Art, Pewabic Pottery, Kay Issacson School of Painting, Naguibe School of Sculpture, and Brooks School of Photographic Arts.  She has also studied under several famous artists/potter/teachers like Marie Woo, John Glick. Tom Coleman, Setphnie Birdsall, Sergio DeGuiste, Ed Chesney and others.  Sharlene enjoys making functional pottery and prefers taking her time to make small series or one-of-a-kind items.
Below is a sample of some of the wonderful items that can be found in her shop.  Be sure to pay her a visit and see everything she has to offer!    
I have to say, this is one talented lady!  I am very impressed with the quality and variety of items in her shop.  You can click on any of the pictures to view the listing, or click SharsArtPottery to view her entire shop (which I highly recommend!).
-Michelle of CreativeCritters

New Year, New Beginnings

The start of a new year motivates many people to make resolutions and try to improve their health, finances, relationships, and life in general.  For me, I'd like to concentrate more on my business: add new items, try different techniques, and spread my creative wings a bit.  This actually comes quite naturally to me- I really enjoy trying new things and testing my creative boundaries.  I also want to delve deeper into videos and learn more about creating them.  Eventually I want to try my hand at some "how to" videos and post them on YouTube. 
Tutorials are always a great way to learn new things, and can be the beginning of all sorts of wonderful projects.  2 Good Claymates on Artfire loves to share their knowledge and help artists learn new skills.  This tutorial on making beautiful buttons is a great way to start! 
Starting the new year off with a positive attitude is definitely the way to go!  This pendant from Bewitching Dreams is a simple reminder to wish, love, and hope.  After all, what is life without our hopes and dreams?  And love can get you through some of the toughest times.  Wear this pendant and never forget the importance of these words!
 
For those of you beginning the new year on a diet, this doughnut pendant from JanetSaw has 0 calories!  Her shop is full of delicious looking mini foods sculpted from polymer clay- perfect for those watching their calories ;-)


Everyone begins the new year in their own way- try to make it a positive start!  I hope everyone has a wonderful year ahead of them filled with creativity, love, and happiness. :)
-Michelle of CreativeCritters