GNARLS & BONES

 Modeled after gnarls, nodes, and nodules; knotty protuberances on trees that are twisted and tight like bones. I look for movement referencing the figure, animals, and land forms.
ceramic stick
Gnarl #9, red stoneware, 2x9x7", 2025
ceramic wood knot
Gnarl #7, red stoneware, 8.5x3x3", 2022
ceramic stick
Gnarl #11, red stoneware, 2.5x9.5x2", 2026
ceramic stick
Gnarl #1, red stoneware, 2.5x14.5x5", 2016
ceramic wood knot
Gnarl #5, red stoneware, 4.5x6x2.5", 2022
ceramic stick
Gnarl #8, red stoneware, 1.5x12x3.5", 2023
ceramic stick
Gnarl #10, red stoneware, 1x10.5x4", 2026
ceramic animal skull
Porcupine, red stoneware, 2x4x3", 2023
ceramic wood knot
Gnarl #2, red stoneware, 4.5x3x2", 2016
ceramic stick
Gnarl #4, red stoneware, 4x11.5x6.5", 2016
ceramic stick
Gnarl #6, red stoneware, 1.5x8.5x3", 2022
ceramic animal skull
Squirrel, red stoneware, 1x2x1.5", 2020
ceramic stick
Gnarl #3, red stoneware, 3x9x2.5", 2016