{"title":"Residency Pottery","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecently, I packed my bags and headed to Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering the town and basking in the Swedish decorations called Kurbits. These designs inspired the decorations that I brushed onto a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. It was such a fun adventure and I have loved seeing how these traditional techniques could be drawn from in these pieces. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to add one of these designs to your collection, I would love to recreate it for you! Since they will be made to order, each piece will take about 3-4weeks to make. \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"classical-vase-mug","title":"Residency Pottery #1: The Classical Vase Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mug design was inspired by images of large, timeless, blue and white vases brimming with summer blooms. I loved the way the Royal Blue and Intense Yellow paints played well together. It inspired the color combination of many later pieces.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis handmade Diner Mug can hold up to 14 fl oz, and measures 4\"w x 4.5\"h.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42099576668194,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-103.jpg?v=1712613414"},{"product_id":"residency-pot-2","title":"Residency Pottery #2: Polka Flower Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis design was created with a desire for simplicity. The flowers are organically placed along a polka dot pattern using the bold blue and yellow colorway inspired by the Classical Vase Mug. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis Diner Mug can hold up to 14 fl oz, and measures 4\"w x 4.5\"h. \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade by Christi Becker and are created in likeness of the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42133612003362,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-26.jpg?v=1712789494"},{"product_id":"residency-pot-3","title":"Residency Pottery #3: A Spring Bouquet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis piece was created using images in my Woodland Creatures book, placing sunflowers, tulips, berries and grasses along a flowing vine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Diner Mug can hold up to 14 fl oz, and measures 4\"w x 4.5\"h. \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade by Christi Becker and are created in likeness of the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42140360048674,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-29.jpg?v=1712789602"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-4","title":"Residency Pottery #4: Sunflower and Wheat Fields Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design came to life while connecting two of my favorite local floras, the sunflower and wheat stalks. Both remind me of my childhood growing up among the farmlands of Kansas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Diner Mug can hold up to 14 fl oz, and measures 4\"w x 4.5\"h. \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade by Christi Becker and are created in likeness of the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42140446687266,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-32.jpg?v=1712790160"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-5","title":"Residency Pottery #5: Garden Bloom Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eI love the spring garden that sprouted up on this diner mug. A butterfly hovers over the stalks, aiding in the impression of sweet smells of full flower blooms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Diner Mug can hold up to 14 fl oz, and measures 4\"w x 4.5\"h. \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade by Christi Becker and are created in likeness of the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42141465477154,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-37.jpg?v=1712801581"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-7","title":"Residency Pottery #6: Picking Wildflowers Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eInspired by a porcelain lamp I found tucked high on a shelf. Intertwining flower stems wrap their way around each other on both sides of this mug. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Diner Mug can hold up to 14 fl oz, and measures 4\"w x 4.5\"h. \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade by Christi Becker and are created in likeness of the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42188899221538,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-095.jpg?v=1712965861"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-8","title":"Residency Pottery #7: Decorated Blooms Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis design was created utilizing flower blooms found decorating the streets on Lindsborg. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Diner Mug can hold up to 14 fl oz, and measures 4\"w x 4.5\"h. \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade by Christi Becker and are created in likeness of the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42188905873442,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-097.jpg?v=1712965895"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-9","title":"Residency Pottery #8: Daffodil Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis mug design was inspired by the first flower blooms of the new spring season, the daffodil. I cannot express the excitement I feel each spring as I see these flowers begin to bloom after another winter. They symbolize the start to warmer months and outdoor adventures again. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Cappuccino Mug can hold up to  12 fl oz, and measures 4.5\"w x 4\"h. \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade by Christi Becker and are created in likeness of the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42188909183010,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-22_820202fb-22f6-442f-83c8-bbace4f6aafe.jpg?v=1712965964"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-10","title":"Residency Pottery #9: Rosemaling Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis mug was inspired by the painting technique, Rosemaling. Lindsborg was begun by Swedish Immigrants who brought their heritage with them including the appreciation in the arts. That has helped cultivate a community that continues to appreciate it and decorates their town with it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Cappuccino Mug can hold up to  12 fl oz, and measures 4.5\"w x 4\"h. \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade by Christi Becker and are created in likeness of the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42188928024610,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-24_69905067-c6be-44ae-88f7-dc19f8535d21.jpg?v=1712966377"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-12","title":"Residency Pottery #10: The Growing Vine Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis design was inspired by the growing vine on Lester and Ramona's kitchen wallpaper. This is where I stayed for the duration of my residency. I enjoyed having a place to stay right on site for this adventure. I could wake up in the morning with a cup of coffee and wander to the studio with a snack in tow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThis Cappuccino Mug can hold up to 12 fl oz, and measures 4.5\"w x 4\"h. Each piece is handmade by Christi Becker and are created in likeness of the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42188938969122,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-084.jpg?v=1712966245"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-13","title":"Residency Pottery #11: Tulip Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis mug was decorated using a single stroke painting technique and filled with scrolling fillagrees. The flowers represent tulip blooms that open up and get too large for their stems.                   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Cappuccino Mug can hold up to 12 fl oz, and measures 4.5\"w x 4\"h. \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade by Christi Becker and are created in likeness of the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42188942475298,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-087.jpg?v=1712966287"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-14","title":"Residency Pottery #12: Peony Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNothing beats the smells that full blooms of peonies give off in a garden. I loved going to my grandmother, Patty's, house where she cultivated a yard of peonies, day lilies and tall trees that were fun to play around. I have fond memories of wandering her yard when her flowers were in full bloom to breathe in the fresh perfumes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Cappuccino Mug can hold up to 12 fl oz, and measures 4.5\"w x 4\"h. \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade by Christi Becker and are created in likeness of the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42188946997282,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-093.jpg?v=1712966327"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-15","title":"Residency Pottery #13: Peony Bouquet Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNothing beats the smells that full blooms of peonies give off in a garden. I loved going to my grandmother, Patty's, house where she cultivated a yard of peonies, day lilies and tall trees that were fun to play around. I have fond memories of wandering her yard when her flowers were in full bloom to breathe in the fresh perfumes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Diner Mug can hold up to 14 fl oz, and measures 4\"w x 4.5\"h. \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach piece is handmade by Christi Becker and are created in likeness of the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42189012566050,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-074.jpg?v=1712967031"},{"product_id":"copy-of-residency-pottery-13","title":"Residency Pottery #14: Tulip Bouquet Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Diner Mug can hold up to 14 fl oz, and measures 4\"w x 4.5\"h. \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade by Christi Becker and are created in likeness of the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42189021970466,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-079.jpg?v=1712967112"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-16","title":"Residency Pottery #15: Garden Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDuring my residency, I loved walking around Lindsborg to collected Swedish motifs. Then I would bring the designs back to the studio to use as inspiration for my mug collection. This one was especially fun because I used all one color, blue, in varying densities to imply depth within the painting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Bedside Mug can hold up to 12 fl oz, and measures 4\"w x 4.5\"h. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade by Christi Becker and are created in likeness of the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42189057622050,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-069.jpg?v=1712967453"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-156","title":"Residency Pottery #16: Kurbit Flower Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDrawing inspiration from Lindsborg, a town I grew up in, was the best part about my artist residency. I visited Lindsborg often as a kid going to the swimming pool and a place known as Coronado Heights, a castle built high above the valley. I also graduated college in Lindsborg and eventually opened a small art gallery there. It holds a special place in my heart and wandering town to find hidden art pieces was a real treat. This mug design was born from one of my walks where I found this small Kurbit flower decorating the corners of a small businesses window. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Bedside Mug can hold up to 12 fl oz, and measures 4\"w x 4.5\"h. \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade by Christi Becker and are created in likeness of the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42189105135650,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-081.jpg?v=1712967741"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-17","title":"Residency Pottery #17: Fox Mug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDrawing inspiration from an art book about woodland creatures helped me create this sweet fox mug during my residency. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis Bedside Mug can hold up to 12 fl oz, and measures 4\"w x 4.5\"h. \u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eEach piece is handmade by Christi Becker and are created in likeness of the original.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42189111033890,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-100.jpg?v=1712967805"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-18","title":"Residency Pottery #17: Mosaic Tile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis painted tile measures 4\"w x 4\"h. It was handmade by Christi Becker and decorated using a silkscreen decal. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42244606918690,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-04.jpg?v=1713187315"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-19","title":"Residency Pottery #18: Classical Vase Tile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis painted tile measures 4\"w x 4\"h. This design was inspired by images of large, timeless, blue and white vases brimming with summer blooms. I loved the way the Royal Blue and Intense Yellow paints played well together. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42244614488098,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-05.jpg?v=1713187471"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-20","title":"Residency Pottery #19: Peony Tile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNothing beats the smells that full blooms of peonies give off in a garden. I loved going to my grandmother, Patty's, house where she cultivated a yard of peonies, day lilies and tall trees that were fun to play around. I have fond memories of wandering her yard when her flowers were in full bloom to breathe in the fresh perfumes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis painted tile measures 4\"w x 4\"h.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42244618846242,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-06.jpg?v=1713187496"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-21","title":"Residency Pottery #20: Sprouting Tree Tile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis painted tile measures 4\"w x 4\"h. It was inspired by the metal gate that was decorating the door in the kitchen of my residence during my adventure. I've never seen a piece like it so I image Lester Raymer probably made it during his time living in this home. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42244620353570,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-46.jpg?v=1713187539"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-22","title":"Residency Pottery #21","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e***\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis painted tile measures 4\"w x 4\"h.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42244622057506,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-47.jpg?v=1713187560"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-23","title":"Residency Pottery #22: Rooted Wildflower Tile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis painted tile measures 4\"w x 4\"h. These wildflowers appear to have just been plucked from the ground and are still strong and thriving with their roots and flowers taking off in all directions. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42244623433762,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-48.jpg?v=1713187590"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-24","title":"Residency Pottery #23: Quilted Tile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis painted tile measures 4\"w x 4\"h. It was inspired by one of my favorite quilts at my parents house. It boasts many types of flower patterns that translated nicely on my pots during my residency. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42244624678946,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-49.jpg?v=1713187622"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-25","title":"Residency Pottery #24: Fox Tile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis painted tile measures 4\"w x 4\"h. Drawing inspiration from an art book about woodland creatures helped me create this sweet fox mug during my residency. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42244625694754,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-43.jpg?v=1713187644"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-26","title":"Residency Pottery #25: Garden Tile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis painted tile measures 6\"w x 6\"h. I used delicate floral blooms to snake over the surface of this tile to give it a feeling of growth and movement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42244626513954,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-08.jpg?v=1713187671"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-27","title":"Residency Pottery #26: Dala Love Tile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis painted tile measures 6\"w x 6\"h. It was inspired by the unofficial mascot of Lindsborg, Kansas, the Dala Horse. All over town you will find Dala Horses peppering the street corners and many homes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42244635099170,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-09.jpg?v=1713187729"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-28","title":"Residency Pottery #27: Large Peony Tile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNothing beats the smells that full blooms of peonies give off in a garden. I loved going to my grandmother, Patty's, house where she cultivated a yard of peonies, day lilies and tall trees that were fun to play around. I have fond memories of wandering her yard when her flowers were in full bloom to breathe in the fresh perfumes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis painted tile measures 8\"w x 8\"h.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Christi Becker Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42244636672034,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2721\/4882\/files\/residency-10.jpg?v=1713187784"},{"product_id":"residency-pottery-29","title":"Residency Pottery #28: Don't Forget Me Bowl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis March, 2024, I took off work for one month to embark on a studio adventure. I packed my bags and left for Lindsborg, KS, to spend the month wandering town and decorating a batch of my hand thrown pottery. Each piece was made on the pottery wheel by me in the months leading up to the residency. Then, I used ceramics paints called \"underglazes\" to embellish each piece. My mission was to collect motifs and stories to tell using my pottery and decorations. I haven't painted much since I graduated Bethany College in 2014, so this month was spent exploring and getting comfortable with my paintbrushes again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUtilizing flowers that represent love, loss, and my childhood was a deliberate choice on this piece. The artist residency was near to my home I grew up in, but very far away from my current home, so I was met with a nostalgia I had to reckon with. 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