Dog in Cape by Sharon Stelter Type_Anniversary Two coats of colorful glaze

Two coats of colorful glaze is brushed on with the addition to 2 coats of clear glaze on top to seal it all in

Aquamarine beads are intricately hand woven with oxidized sterling silver wire and chain

Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert

​Our artwork will always be made by our hands

Early influences in my work were the simple yet intense forms of Hans Coper

Dog in Cape by Sharon Stelter Type_Anniversary Two coats of colorful glazeThis sitting dog wearing a cape was hand built with stoneware clay. It measures approximately 19" tall. Made by Sharon Stelter of Sherwood, Wisconsin. Each sculpture is an original design. My work is hand built hollow from slabs and coils of stoneware clay. Each piece is kiln fired twice. An iron oxide wash between firings gives each piece its color. Sculptures can be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors in moderate weather. I work best when I let my