Ceramics
by Frances Smith Ceramics · Kiama, NSW
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Artistic objects made from clay and fired to create pottery, vases, or decorative objects.
A bowl with a straight-sided inverted cone shape
The sale of artworks through a physical gallery space, where the gallery represents artists and handles the promotion, display, and transactions of the art pieces.
Bold, black slip line art, creating striking contrasts and intricate designs. This technique offers a modern, artistic touch to traditional pottery.
A metallic glaze that gives ceramics a shiny, reflective surface, applied over a fired glaze and then fired again at a lower temperature to fuse the lustre to the surface.
Features luxurious gold lustre applied over underglaze for an opulent finish. It uses real gold applied as a complex liquid salt, that is painted on and fixed in a third firing.
The application of colored decoration to the surface of a piece before it is glazed, allowing for detailed and intricate designs that are sealed and protected by a clear or translucent glaze.
About the artist
Frances Smith CeramicsCreating Elegance in Clay. Discover hand-crafted, functional vessels blending artistry and utility to enhance modern home decor with unique, thoughtful designs. Each piece, a testament to the beauty of functional art, infuses daily life with beauty and elegance.
For makers
Make art? Give every piece a page like this one.
Catalogue your work once and send each piece to a buyer or a gallery. Free to start, no card, and nothing is public until you say.
Hand-painting or drawing on the clay surface with underglazes or colored slips before the glazing process, showcasing artistic imagery or motifs.
These functional glazes provide smooth, even coatings, providing a consistent and professional finish. This technique ensures a flawless, glossy surface that enhances the beauty of the ceramics and can make the piece fully functional.
A ceramic art technique that uses the clay surface as canvas to be illustrated with line and colour techniques. These methods allow for detailed, vibrant designs that make each piece a true work of art.
A pottery technique where clay is shaped into forms on a rotating potter's wheel, allowing for symmetrical and rounded shapes, often used for creating bowls, vases, and other vessels.
