“Creativity comes from trust. Trust your instincts. And never hope more than you work.” -Rita Mae Brown

The most important part of the creative process for me is just getting in the studio and trusting in the relationship between my hands and the clay. This statement from Rita Mae Brown really sums up my philosophy on making art…while it is important to seek inspiration, experiment, and trust yourself, the most important thing is to allow yourself time and space to simply work with your material.

Welcome old friends and new! I hope this lovely season of early summer finds everyone sun warmed and in good cheer. The beautiful landscape here in Maine has been made green once again, and gardens are growing everywhere. I have been having such a wonderful time making pots, as the sunshine streams through the skylights in my studio! Please take a look at the new additions to my online gallery…and THE SHOP AT NOELLE’S PRETTY POTS IS NOW OPEN!

Cheers to you & Thanks for stopping by!

I am currently working on a collection of pots revolving around “All Things Dog.” I truly cherish the connection that exists between dogs and their people. Through my current body of work, which includes dog bowls, treat jars, fancy covered boxes with happy circus dogs on top, as well as serving bowls for people, I hope to celebrate this wonderful human-canine bond. These pots are now available in my online store!

I have just finished a two week residency at Watershed Center for Ceramic Art is Newcastle, Maine.  An environment dedicated to giving artists “Time and space to work in clay,” Watershed is a beautiful, soul-enriching little spot on the Earth.  My residency there was one of the greatest experiences of my life, and I have documented my time there in an online journal entitled “Watershed: One Potter’s Experience.”  The entire account, along with tons of photos from Watershed, can be found on my blog page.  If you have a few minutes, please take the time to learn more about the wonderful things a place like Watershed can do for the artists who go there.