Frequently Asked Questions.
How do you make your work?
I make all of my artwork by myself in my home studio. I hand-build my pieces with clay, usually using a cone 6 porcelain or stoneware. I then bisque-fire them to 1828°F in my electric kiln. When the pieces have been bisqued, I paint my illustrations onto their surfaces with underglazes and glazes. I fire them a second time to 2232°F. After the glaze-firing, I apply lusters or china paints to select areas. I then fire the pieces a third and final time to 1319°F. I carefully inspect each piece throughout this process. Once a piece no longer needs to be fired, I will sand or Dremel any rough areas, fill and fix any surface cracks, and apply paint and varnish where needed. My ceramic work is time-consuming and can take weeks to months to complete, depending on scale and complexity.
Do you teach workshops?
Yes! If you’re interested in having me teach an in-person or online workshop or artist talk at your center or school, please email me. I’d be happy to discuss what you need. Subjects I’ve taught include: sculpting with porcelain, painting with underglaze, china painting, and clay illustration techniques.
Do you sell your work?
Yes! Much of my work can be purchased through me directly, and some can be purchased through the art galleries I exhibit with. You can find a list of current and upcoming exhibitions on my “About” page. If you’re interested in a piece from my website, check if the description says “Available.” You can email me with any questions about the piece or for info about purchasing. I will be restocking my web shop a few times a year. You’ll be able to find smaller works for sale there. Follow me on Instagram for the latest info about my drops and restocks.
Do you take commissions or custom orders?
Yes, I do accept commissions and custom orders. However, my timeline for completion varies. I have a chronic illness that impacts my physical ability, so I make work when I can. If you’re comfortable with an open timeline, please email me and let me know what you’re thinking – I’d be happy to work with you. Know that although I do not make copies of work that has already sold, I’m happy to make a custom piece in a similar vein.
Do you ship outside of the US?
Yes, I do ship to some other countries, including Canada. However, buyers are responsible for all shipping, customs, and import fees. Some countries are complicated to ship too, so please email me if you’d like to know whether or not I ship to a certain place. If you’d like an estimate for international shipping before purchasing a piece, please email me.
Will you combine shipping if I buy multiple items?
Yes! I will combine shipping and refund fees where applicable.
What’s your return policy?
In general, I do not accept returns. I cannot be held responsible for shipping delays, lost, or stolen packages. If an item arrives broken, please email me within 48 hours, and include photos of the broken piece and box it was shipped in.
If you accidentally break a piece, I may be able to remake it for you, but you’ll have to pay for the new piece and shipping.
Do you accept order cancellations?
No, I do not accept cancellations after an order has been placed.
When will my order get to me?
Please allow 1-3 days for me to pack and ship your order. I generally ship via UPS or USPS, and you can expect your purchase to arrive 2-5 days after it is shipped (not accounting for any carrier delays).
How do your wall pieces hang?
All pieces intended to hang on a wall have 1 or more notches carved into their back foot ring. You can use a nail, screw, or hook to hang my work. Since the notches are made of ceramic, care should be used when putting them on and taking them off of the hook. Try not to tweak or pivot the piece because it may chip.
Are your pieces food, dishwasher, and microwave safe?
Most of my work is not intended for functional use. Unless otherwise noted in the description, my art is intended for display only - not to serve food, go in the dishwasher, or go in the microwave. The few functional items I do make—including pipes and small dishes—are safe to use, smoke from, or eat from. If a piece has luster or china paint on it, it should never be placed in the microwave and should only be hand-washed.
How do I care for my ceramic piece?
Ceramic art is fragile and should always be handled with care. When dusting decorative work, make sure to use a lint-free cloth. Lint can stick to raw clay surfaces and be annoying to get off.
To clean your ceramic pipe: Submerge the piece in isopropyl alcohol (75%+) in a plastic resealable bag. Add a few tablespoons of coarse salt such as flaky sea salt. Shake the bag and make sure the mixture gets into the pipe. Let it sit for five or so minutes. Shake the bag vigorously. The solution should turn brown as it cleans the gunk from the pipe. Take the pipe out of the bag and rinse thoroughly with warm water. Let it dry.
Tips for purchasing work from drops and restocks on my website:
Create a customer account and make sure to fill out your billing and shipping info ahead of time. It’s important to make sure your info is correct! I will ship your purchase to the address you give me, so if you give me the wrong address, there’s not much I can do to fix the situation after the fact.
A few minutes before the drop, sign in to your account so you’re ready. This will save you time while checking out.
Make sure your internet connection is reliable.
I appreciate your interest in my work. If you miss out, please know there will be more sales in the future!
I make all of my artwork by myself in my home studio. I hand-build my pieces with clay, usually using a cone 6 porcelain or stoneware. I then bisque-fire them to 1828°F in my electric kiln. When the pieces have been bisqued, I paint my illustrations onto their surfaces with underglazes and glazes. I fire them a second time to 2232°F. After the glaze-firing, I apply lusters or china paints to select areas. I then fire the pieces a third and final time to 1319°F. I carefully inspect each piece throughout this process. Once a piece no longer needs to be fired, I will sand or Dremel any rough areas, fill and fix any surface cracks, and apply paint and varnish where needed. My ceramic work is time-consuming and can take weeks to months to complete, depending on scale and complexity.
Do you teach workshops?
Yes! If you’re interested in having me teach an in-person or online workshop or artist talk at your center or school, please email me. I’d be happy to discuss what you need. Subjects I’ve taught include: sculpting with porcelain, painting with underglaze, china painting, and clay illustration techniques.
Do you sell your work?
Yes! Much of my work can be purchased through me directly, and some can be purchased through the art galleries I exhibit with. You can find a list of current and upcoming exhibitions on my “About” page. If you’re interested in a piece from my website, check if the description says “Available.” You can email me with any questions about the piece or for info about purchasing. I will be restocking my web shop a few times a year. You’ll be able to find smaller works for sale there. Follow me on Instagram for the latest info about my drops and restocks.
Do you take commissions or custom orders?
Yes, I do accept commissions and custom orders. However, my timeline for completion varies. I have a chronic illness that impacts my physical ability, so I make work when I can. If you’re comfortable with an open timeline, please email me and let me know what you’re thinking – I’d be happy to work with you. Know that although I do not make copies of work that has already sold, I’m happy to make a custom piece in a similar vein.
Do you ship outside of the US?
Yes, I do ship to some other countries, including Canada. However, buyers are responsible for all shipping, customs, and import fees. Some countries are complicated to ship too, so please email me if you’d like to know whether or not I ship to a certain place. If you’d like an estimate for international shipping before purchasing a piece, please email me.
Will you combine shipping if I buy multiple items?
Yes! I will combine shipping and refund fees where applicable.
What’s your return policy?
In general, I do not accept returns. I cannot be held responsible for shipping delays, lost, or stolen packages. If an item arrives broken, please email me within 48 hours, and include photos of the broken piece and box it was shipped in.
If you accidentally break a piece, I may be able to remake it for you, but you’ll have to pay for the new piece and shipping.
Do you accept order cancellations?
No, I do not accept cancellations after an order has been placed.
When will my order get to me?
Please allow 1-3 days for me to pack and ship your order. I generally ship via UPS or USPS, and you can expect your purchase to arrive 2-5 days after it is shipped (not accounting for any carrier delays).
How do your wall pieces hang?
All pieces intended to hang on a wall have 1 or more notches carved into their back foot ring. You can use a nail, screw, or hook to hang my work. Since the notches are made of ceramic, care should be used when putting them on and taking them off of the hook. Try not to tweak or pivot the piece because it may chip.
Are your pieces food, dishwasher, and microwave safe?
Most of my work is not intended for functional use. Unless otherwise noted in the description, my art is intended for display only - not to serve food, go in the dishwasher, or go in the microwave. The few functional items I do make—including pipes and small dishes—are safe to use, smoke from, or eat from. If a piece has luster or china paint on it, it should never be placed in the microwave and should only be hand-washed.
How do I care for my ceramic piece?
Ceramic art is fragile and should always be handled with care. When dusting decorative work, make sure to use a lint-free cloth. Lint can stick to raw clay surfaces and be annoying to get off.
To clean your ceramic pipe: Submerge the piece in isopropyl alcohol (75%+) in a plastic resealable bag. Add a few tablespoons of coarse salt such as flaky sea salt. Shake the bag and make sure the mixture gets into the pipe. Let it sit for five or so minutes. Shake the bag vigorously. The solution should turn brown as it cleans the gunk from the pipe. Take the pipe out of the bag and rinse thoroughly with warm water. Let it dry.
Tips for purchasing work from drops and restocks on my website:
Create a customer account and make sure to fill out your billing and shipping info ahead of time. It’s important to make sure your info is correct! I will ship your purchase to the address you give me, so if you give me the wrong address, there’s not much I can do to fix the situation after the fact.
A few minutes before the drop, sign in to your account so you’re ready. This will save you time while checking out.
Make sure your internet connection is reliable.
I appreciate your interest in my work. If you miss out, please know there will be more sales in the future!