This piece shows a record player in a simple and slightly abstract way. The large blue circle represents the vinyl record, which is the main focus. I used thick paint and layers to make it feel textured and more interesting to look at. The shapes on the right stand for the tonearm and controls, but they are simplified so they look more like symbols than exact details.

The red background adds strong color and helps the record stand out. It also gives the piece a warm and bold feeling. I chose to create a record player because it represents music, memory, and older ways of listening. Unlike digital music, records require you to physically interact with them, which makes the experience feel more personal.

Overall, this piece is about enjoying music in a hands-on way and thinking about how objects like record players can hold meaning and memories.

These two bowls explore shape, texture, and the natural look of handmade objects. Each bowl has an uneven, organic form, which makes them feel more personal and less perfect. I wanted them to look like they were shaped by hand, with rough edges and surfaces that show the process of making them.

The glazes are earthy and natural, with tones that remind me of rocks, soil, and water. The colors and textures are meant to feel calm and grounded. Even though the bowls are simple, they each have their own character because of their different shapes and finishes.

I was interested in making objects that are both functional and expressive. While they can be used as bowls, they also work as small sculptures. Overall, this piece is about appreciating imperfections and finding beauty in simple, natural forms.

This ceramic pitcher explores the balance between function and personal expression. While a pitcher is traditionally meant to pour liquid, I was more interested in how form and texture could communicate a handmade, organic quality. The slightly uneven body and asymmetrical shape reflect the natural movement of clay and the process of shaping it by hand rather than forcing it into a perfectly uniform object.

One of the most important elements of this piece is the handle. Instead of using a smooth, standard form, I chose to twist the clay to create a more dynamic and sculptural feature. This gives the pitcher a sense of motion and individuality, while also drawing attention to the way it would be held and used. The dark glaze enhances the texture and form by creating subtle variations in tone, emphasizing the contours and surface marks left during the making process.

Through this piece, I wanted to highlight the beauty of imperfection and the connection between the artist and the material. The pitcher exists somewhere between a functional object and a small sculpture, inviting the viewer to consider not just what it does, but how it was made and what it expresses.

In this piece, I wanted to explore the relationship between the human hand and the earth. Using the press mold technique, I focused on creating a vessel that felt more like a natural growth than a manufactured object. Rather than aiming for perfect symmetry, I intentionally allowed the edges to remain irregular and textured, mimicking the organic shapes found in autumn leaves or tidepool life.

The contrast between the warm, earthy exterior and the pooled, glass-like glaze in the center is meant to draw the viewer’s eye inward. By leaving visible indentations and "imperfections" in the clay, I am documenting the physical pressure required to shape the material. This bowl serves as a reminder that beauty often lies in the uneven and the raw, capturing a single moment where soft clay became permanent stone.

I wanted to explore the balance between the mechanical rotation of the potter’s wheel and the organic touch of the artist. Moving from hand-building to the wheel allowed me to focus on symmetry and centrifugal force, pushing the clay upward from a centered base to create these functional, intimate forms.

Each cup represents a study in contrast. One features a lighter, more varied glaze that highlights the subtle ridges left by my fingers during the throwing process, while the other utilizes a dark, solid glaze that emphasizes the cup's silhouette and physical weight. By keeping these vessels small and sturdy, I am inviting the viewer to consider the daily ritual of use. These pieces are not meant to be perfect; rather, they are a record of my growing coordination and my attempt to find stillness within the constant motion of the wheel.

This clay project is a small sculpture made from a simple rounded form attached to a flat base. I focused on creating a smooth, almost dome-like shape and pairing it with a thinner, circular platform. The contrast between the curved top and the flat bottom helped me think about balance and how forms interact with each other in space.

While working with the clay, I paid attention to the surface and how it could show evidence of the process. The glaze firing created dark, uneven colors with patches that look slightly metallic or burnt. Instead of trying to control every detail, I allowed these changes to happen naturally in the kiln. This gave the piece a sense of unpredictability and made each part of the surface feel unique.

I was also interested in how the piece feels both stable and slightly off-balance. The rounded form looks heavy, while the base seems thinner and more delicate, which creates a small sense of tension. It makes the viewer wonder how the piece sits and holds together.

Overall, this project explores form, texture, and transformation. By using simple shapes and letting the firing process influence the final look, I wanted to create something that shows both control and chance.

This stop motion project was inspired by an açaí bowl and created using modeling clay to represent the different toppings and textures. I used clay to make the fruit, granola, and bowl details look realistic while still keeping a creative and colorful style. My goal was to make the food appear appealing and detailed through the use of shape, texture, and color.

While making this project, I learned that stop motion takes a lot of patience because each movement has to be adjusted little by little before taking a picture. I also learned how important timing and consistency are in animation. The bright colors and different clay textures help make the artwork stand out and keep the viewer interested.

Overall, this project helped me improve my creativity, attention to detail, and understanding of stop motion animation. I am proud of the final result because it combines sculpture and animation in a fun and artistic way.