These pieces are built from thick stoneware slabs, and are intended for the garden. They are carved with depictions of petroglyphs and pictograms from a variety of tribal cultures indigenous to the Pacific Northwest and the desert areas of the Southwest.

“She Who Watches” is probably the most famous petroglyph in the Northwest. She is located on a cliff overlooking the Columbia River and Horse Thief State Park in Washington State.

I make many variations of platters combining petroglyphs from all over the world.They can be hung on a wall (or a tree) or placed horizontally and used as a “Rain Bowl” for your birds and other critters.

This piece, standing 18 inches tall, started as a thrown wide-mouthed cylinder. I cut away parts of the sides and added some lateral pieces, then sculpted the head and tail that is reminiscent of Viking dragon boats.

This particular piece is a specific abstract depicting a Viking Dragon Boat. It was fired in a wood-fueled anagama kiln, and that environment gives the piece its striking color and power.

This jar could easily be a reliquary for a Viking warrior, or simply stand on its own merit and spirit. One of a series, lids and glazes vary with each interpretation.