Linda McDonald pottery

My love of pottery came later in life.  My early years I studied dance and wanted to teach ballet and tap, but sometimes life provides other opportunities.  Instead of a dance teacher followed the path of special education, transitioning students from high school to community college. 

 

I was shadowing a student in a ceramics class when I discovered how therapeutic clay can be.  

Today, I have my own studio where I create functional and sculptural  art.

 

I love trying new forms with handbuilding, making a complete set of dinnerware or a piece of garden art. Sometimes I don’t have a plan when I sit down at the wheel and just let the clay determine if it will become a cup, bowl or platter.  

 

I love bringing my simplistic, minimalist creativity to my pottery.  I am very much into sensory and touch, a mug must feel good in your hands, a bowl can tell you I’m made for ice cream or fill me up with popcorn!  

 

Any form of art is therapy!    LInda McDonald, artist

Linda McDonald truly appreciates White Salmon Clay for its warm and inviting nature. This increasingly popular medium reveals its beautiful, tight body. It is akin to a loving cousin of porcelain. This clay makes an excellent choice for anyone seeking vibrant color performance, ensuring each creation resonates with depth and emotion.

Pottery Angels

From potter Marcia Hudson.

“Life is precious, fragile and short.  Live with kindness and mindfulness.”

• The angel as a symbol can be traced back to ancient times.
• Angels are celestial beings in various religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. 
• Angels serve as messengers of God, intermediaries between the divine and human realms.
• Angels are often perceived as protectors and guides.
• The angel serves as a reminder of divine protection and guidance through life’s challenges.

Pottery ring and trinket boxes by Dan Peccia 

• Pottery items like boxes are not only decorative but also have practical uses.
• Pottery makes a practical and aesthetically pleasing gift.
• Giving handmade pottery can signify a deeper level of thoughtfulness and care compared to an imported or a mass-produced item.

Fairweather House & Gallery

616 Broadway Street

Downtown Seaside

In the Historic Gilbert District

A premier source for stylish, chic, one-of-a-kind livable furnishings, unexpected art, and the most extraordinary accessories.

Glass, paintings, photography, wood, stone, bronze, sculpture, ceramics, and jewelry.

Since 2006.

Made by NW Hands ™.

Beautiful things emphasize tranquility and timelessness; this is Fairweather.

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