Meet the Artist

 

I'm Suzanna, the artist and hands behind Wheel House Pottery. When it comes to art, my very first love was painting. Whether that be acrylics, oils, watercolors, inks, egg tempera or anything else in between. I began as a realist and got my BFA degree with a concentration in painting. Later in life, I began experimenting with abstract work and discovered the beauty of fluid acrylics. While acquiring my BFA I took a few ceramics courses and fell madly in love. I spent countless hours in the studio and couldn’t get enough. Post college I continued painting, but always day dreamed of getting back into ceramics. In 2019 I was able to get my hands on a wheel and a kiln and the dream was realized.

My creative style is colorful and energetic. I let parts of the creating process be revealed in my work, and play with elements such as visible brush strokes, paint splatters, and raw clay. I often draw inspiration from landscapes in nature, using color to capture the feeling and character of places I have traveled. 

I am drawn to clay for its unique ability to be both functional and beautiful. My ceramic forms favor soft curves, contemporary shapes, and subtle asymmetry. Part of what I love about creating functional work is the intimate relationship we develop with these objects through their everyday use. While my pieces are meant to be beautiful, they are also intended to be held, touched, and lived with.

I believe art does great things for the soul. It speaks to people, inspires people, brings out curiosities and creates wonder. I believe art is personal and that everyone finds pieces or styles that resonate with them.

We are all better off with a touch of art in our lives and it would be an honor and a privilege to have a piece in your home.

Love,