Platter with Sunflowers and Butterfly by Nancy Briggs Artist_Karen Gilbert I became fascinated with its

I became fascinated with its luminous colors and fluidity after taking a workshop at the Dubuque Museum of Art

and the main craftsperson

All of my pottery is meant to be used

With her enigmatic expression

1883 Mary Cassatt (American

Platter with Sunflowers and Butterfly by Nancy Briggs Artist_Karen Gilbert I became fascinated with itsThis platter is made of red earthenware clay. The rich, matte surfaces feature lovely sunflowers and an orange butterfly and are accented with a white slip and layered underglazes. Included a hanging wire on the back. Dimensions: 16 diameter Handmade by Nancy Briggs of Des Moines, Iowa. My wheel thrown pottery currently is made of red earthenware clay accented with a white slip, under glazes and a metallic black glaze which produces a rich, colorful,