Peggy Crago Pear Serving Dish Pottery Square Bees Water Color Handmade

Peggy Crago Pear Serving Dish Pottery Square Bees Water Color Handmade This was not used, but displayed as a piece of art. 8.5” W x 8.5” W x 1.5” T (Square) 1# 7 oz. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity ABOUT THE ARTIST Peggy Crago "My studio looks out onto my garden. Between pottery and gardening, it seems my hands are never clean." My inspiration comes from nature and Art Nouveau. My intention is to create functional art that is a joy to use. My pieces are wheel-thrown, altered and hand-built from low-fire red earthenware. They are finished with the majolica process. Safe for food and the oven. Lead free. Hand washing recommended. Microwave not recommended. Perhaps as a result of growing up in a large family with no room for clutter, Peggy Crago came to appreciate objects that are both functional and beautiful. She enjoys experimenting with classical forms, color, and unique shapes. An extensive background in fine art and sign painting developed Crago's brush and layout abilities; but her first experience with pottery forever changed her artistic direction. She was especially drawn to majolica, with its bright colors and enduring elegance. Crago makes all her works by hand using a variety of techniques--throwing on the wheel, rolling out slabs, extruding shapes, hand-modeling--often combining several techniques in one piece. Her works are designed to be completely functional, yet beautiful enough to be displayed. Crago uses traditional red clay because it is less