Elaine and Tom Coleman

Henderson, Nevada, USA

Title: Thrown and Altered Porcelain Incised Bird, Flower and Leaf Vase

Year of Creation: 2008

Glaze: Satin cone 10 celadon

Clay Body: Porcelain

Dimensions: Height 11.5 inches, Width 10.5 inches

Artist's Statement: Tom and I have been collaborating on all work for over 35 years. He throws the form I want, and I design around his alterations.

I try to bring excitement and life to each pot I carve. The pieces are complemented by the celadon glaze that fills in the lines.