Dog at Play A177517 lets itself be seen to

lets itself be seen to brighten our world

Mayzie has cream-colored blown glass

The design of this large

the fur of the snowshoe hare changes from brown to white

the artist hammers hot iron using traditional blacksmithing techniques

Dog at Play A177517 lets itself be seen toEach dog starts as a series of clay cones and cylinders. As they are assembled, the pose emerges. The surface is smoothed then textured. After the first firing, glaze is applied and then selectively wiped away to create a worn look. This dog is modeled after Cathy Broski's own beloved pet, Porter, who was rescued by her husband on Valentine's Day 2005. Matte finish Ceramic: fired at cone 6, vitrified Materials: Ceramic, Stoneware