In looking back over the past few years, this interview on KSCO with the lovely Ruth Copland was a fantastic experience. She asks insightful questions that probe beyond the surface, so if you didn’t get a chance to listen when this first aired, please take the time to enjoy hearing about my process and inspiration. I also encourage you to check out Ruth’s other interviews with local artists, authors, performers and culture makers.
Hour 2: (Begins at 0:53 minutes) Arts Interview with Jenni Ward
I’ve been making these cute decorative art hearts for years now and I can’t seem to stop. They don’t have anything to do with the work that I’m making for installations but they are fun and colorful and it’s always nice to have something a little different to play with in the studio.
They are available on sticks and look great going in a plant or as a bouquet of hearts or they are also available as an ornament. There are a huge variety of styles as each one is unique. You can request a color or style and I will do my best to give you one I think you’ll love!
The best part about buying art hearts is that all sales of art hearts benefit the philanthropic arts projects, click the link to learn more and thank you for your support! Buy your Art Hearts today!
Art Hearts are also available at:
The Homeless Garden Project Store
Santa Cruz Art League
Classes are now winding down at the studio for the end of the year, but we will be starting right back up again in January. Make the resolution to B CR8IV in 2016 and sign yourself up for a class!
Adult Classes: Ongoing classes on Tues nights or Thurs mornings, all levels are welcome
Private Classes: Private/Semi-private classes for kids, families, home-school groups all on a schedule that works for you.
Spring Workshop for Kids: March – April (exact dates TBA)
SAVE THE DATE!
Artist Reception: January 17th 2016 2:00
Pajaro Valley Arts Council Gallery will have its annual Take Aways: Art to Go exhibit 2016. This exhibit features local artists showcasing work priced under $250 and as you buy a piece, it is replaced with a new work, so the exhibit is constantly changing from January 13 – February 14. I will have a number of pieces on display for my first show of the new year, so mark your calendars and I hope to see you there!
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If you haven’t seen ‘The Artist is Present’ documentary on Marina Abramovic- start there. I’m a big fan of documentaries especially about artists, but this one is one of my favorites. When I share it with someone, I get goosebumps just telling them about it, in a good way! If you have seen it, check out her recent Ted Talk Marina Abramovic: An art made of trust, vulnerability and connection where she talks about the performance piece in the documentary and other work. It’s an inspiring and engaging talk.
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Just a reminder that today is your last day to see Curiosities of Clay at Stripe Design Group’s Men Store in downtown Santa Cruz. The show, which showcased work from the Specimen Series comes down tomorrow and the unsold pieces will return to the studio.
Can’t make it to see the show? Don’t worry, all the remaining available pieces will be up in the online shop or feel free to make an appointment to come by the studio and see them in person.
Thanks for supporting independent artists!
I love spending time outside in nature, it recharges me with creativity and clears my brain of all the daily clutter. This Thanksgiving, I am thankful that I can sleep outside under the stars, make food on a fire and walk miles with a pack on my back just for the fun of it all. And I am taking a moment today to send thoughts to those around the world that are doing it to survive.
Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving and hoping you get some time out in nature this weekend too!
New pieces from my Rock Candy Series are now available in the SHOP! These were first exhibited at Open Studios this fall, now there are only 6 of these beauties left and at $125 each, they are priced to sell! The ceramic rock forms are affixed to locally found driftwood in intriguing compositions. Small enough to fit anywhere and big enough to make an impact in your space! The driftwood has a small hanger on the back so indoors or out, they can be displayed wall mounted or placed on a table surface to create a fantastic centerpiece. If you’re local to Santa Cruz County, order online and pick up at the studio for FREE!
You know that person in your life who is always collecting rocks and shells at the beach? They need one of these.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT ARTISTS!
Artists spend sooooo much time alone working in the studio, so studio pets are essential for helping keep your sanity! I’m sure that I talk to our husky Indigo more than any human over the course of the day but that’s OK because she’s a fantastic studio companion, even if she drinks out of the clay bucket every once in a while. Our old dog Jack would spend so much in the studio being as close to my work area as possible that his black fur would look white by the end of the day with all the clay dust dropped on him. Our chickens have also grown up in the studio from little fluffy chicks until they’re ready for the hen house. They have provided for lots of inspiration to make clay chicken sculptures and get so much loving attention from all of my students. We also get visitor studio pets too, Francine the French Bulldog is Indigo’s best friend and she visits the studio weekly plus she likes to eat the clay too! So grateful for all these little creatures in our lives. Who keeps you company in your studio?
