Karen James Makes
@karenjamesmakes.bsky.social
Here I share my play, my messes, and my successes.
Find my work at:
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Find my work at:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/KarenJamesMakes
Read some ramblings:
https://www.patreon.com/KarenJamesMakes
For anyone interested, I'm adding a bunch of work to my #etsy shop tomorrow, April 12, at noon, pacific time.
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#functionalceramicart #ceramics
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#functionalceramicart #ceramics
April 11, 2025 at 9:15 PM
For anyone interested, I'm adding a bunch of work to my #etsy shop tomorrow, April 12, at noon, pacific time.
www.etsy.com/shop/KarenJa...
#functionalceramicart #ceramics
www.etsy.com/shop/KarenJa...
#functionalceramicart #ceramics
I remember swimming in the creek in Ithaca with a beaver slapping their tail nearby. Apparently, that's a warning to move out of their territory. We did! I've not seen a moose in the wild. We almost saw one in the Adirondacks years ago. Folks told us they had seen one, but it remained elusive.
April 8, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I remember swimming in the creek in Ithaca with a beaver slapping their tail nearby. Apparently, that's a warning to move out of their territory. We did! I've not seen a moose in the wild. We almost saw one in the Adirondacks years ago. Folks told us they had seen one, but it remained elusive.
A bit about donkeys in crowns and shimmering rainbows. ❤️
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April 7, 2025 at 5:42 PM
A bit about donkeys in crowns and shimmering rainbows. ❤️
April 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Reposted by Karen James Makes
“About to Explode”
Raccoon mug, with custom cut bomb background (in-progress)
Raccoon mug, with custom cut bomb background (in-progress)
April 3, 2025 at 9:07 PM
“About to Explode”
Raccoon mug, with custom cut bomb background (in-progress)
Raccoon mug, with custom cut bomb background (in-progress)
Revisiting an older drawing, reflecting on the strength of vulnerability in leadership.
#thursdaydoodle
#sometimesacufflinkisagear
#gearsmaketheclockworksrun
#thursdaydoodle
#sometimesacufflinkisagear
#gearsmaketheclockworksrun
April 3, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Revisiting an older drawing, reflecting on the strength of vulnerability in leadership.
#thursdaydoodle
#sometimesacufflinkisagear
#gearsmaketheclockworksrun
#thursdaydoodle
#sometimesacufflinkisagear
#gearsmaketheclockworksrun
March 27, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Fun lidded jar inspired by my cat and any other cat that loves boxes (all cats?!). 😆
March 26, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Fun lidded jar inspired by my cat and any other cat that loves boxes (all cats?!). 😆
One of my favourite pieces recently is this rather large cookie jar. I loved working on it and I love the way it came out. It's at Charlie Cummings Gallery right now. The lovely photos were taken by the gallery too. ❤️
March 24, 2025 at 12:50 AM
One of my favourite pieces recently is this rather large cookie jar. I loved working on it and I love the way it came out. It's at Charlie Cummings Gallery right now. The lovely photos were taken by the gallery too. ❤️
I've always been a maker!
That's me, on the right, kneeling proudly, inside the fenced in yard of one of the homes I built for me and my friend, complete with trees.
I turn 55 today. My style hasn't changed much, it seems! 😆
That's me, on the right, kneeling proudly, inside the fenced in yard of one of the homes I built for me and my friend, complete with trees.
I turn 55 today. My style hasn't changed much, it seems! 😆
March 19, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I've always been a maker!
That's me, on the right, kneeling proudly, inside the fenced in yard of one of the homes I built for me and my friend, complete with trees.
I turn 55 today. My style hasn't changed much, it seems! 😆
That's me, on the right, kneeling proudly, inside the fenced in yard of one of the homes I built for me and my friend, complete with trees.
I turn 55 today. My style hasn't changed much, it seems! 😆
I was at a friend's gathering yesterday and her chickens lined up a little like this when they were ready to check out what folks were doing. One by one they came up the rear of the group to investigate. It was so cute.
(Photos by Charlie Cummings Gallery.)
(Photos by Charlie Cummings Gallery.)
March 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I was at a friend's gathering yesterday and her chickens lined up a little like this when they were ready to check out what folks were doing. One by one they came up the rear of the group to investigate. It was so cute.
(Photos by Charlie Cummings Gallery.)
(Photos by Charlie Cummings Gallery.)
Super excited to share some of my favourite pieces at Charlie Cummings Gallery Wednesday morning! I hope they bring a bit of lightness and whimsy to your days. I hope you find something encouraging and relatable the characters' somewhat shy acts of bravery too. ❤️
March 11, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Super excited to share some of my favourite pieces at Charlie Cummings Gallery Wednesday morning! I hope they bring a bit of lightness and whimsy to your days. I hope you find something encouraging and relatable the characters' somewhat shy acts of bravery too. ❤️
Some feathered friends! ❤️
March 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Some feathered friends! ❤️
Some recent bowls from Charlie Cummings Gallery "Spring Teabowls" show. It was so fun to learn more about Japanese tea bowls, tea ceremony, and matcha as I was working on these. ❤️
March 5, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Some recent bowls from Charlie Cummings Gallery "Spring Teabowls" show. It was so fun to learn more about Japanese tea bowls, tea ceremony, and matcha as I was working on these. ❤️
March 4, 2025 at 5:24 AM
March 1, 2025 at 9:43 PM
When I first started making illustrated plates, I wondered if they would be too busy for the food, but, with the ones we have and use, I find they actually bring a lot to the experience--kind of a shared story between the food and the vessel, if that makes any sense. 😀🙃
#functionalceramicart
#functionalceramicart
February 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
When I first started making illustrated plates, I wondered if they would be too busy for the food, but, with the ones we have and use, I find they actually bring a lot to the experience--kind of a shared story between the food and the vessel, if that makes any sense. 😀🙃
#functionalceramicart
#functionalceramicart
February 28, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Reposted by Karen James Makes
I made 100 teardrop pieces each named after a body of water and one is called “Gulf of Mexico” I’ve updated it, so this piece is “Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl” which is the name the indigenous people of the area originally called it.
#porcelain #MarineLife #gulfofmexico #Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl #coralreef
#porcelain #MarineLife #gulfofmexico #Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl #coralreef
February 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
I made 100 teardrop pieces each named after a body of water and one is called “Gulf of Mexico” I’ve updated it, so this piece is “Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl” which is the name the indigenous people of the area originally called it.
#porcelain #MarineLife #gulfofmexico #Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl #coralreef
#porcelain #MarineLife #gulfofmexico #Chalchiuhtlicueyecatl #coralreef
I've been having fun making lidded jars! These two will be included in my feature at Charlie Cummings Gallery next month.
#ceramicart #ceramics #sgraffito
#ceramicart #ceramics #sgraffito
February 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
I've been having fun making lidded jars! These two will be included in my feature at Charlie Cummings Gallery next month.
#ceramicart #ceramics #sgraffito
#ceramicart #ceramics #sgraffito
February 24, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I have a online feature of some of my ceramic work coming up at the Charlie Cummings Gallery. It's in mid-March. I'm not sure of the exact date yet, but I will post it when I know. These mugs will be part of the collection. 😊
February 20, 2025 at 11:58 PM
I have a online feature of some of my ceramic work coming up at the Charlie Cummings Gallery. It's in mid-March. I'm not sure of the exact date yet, but I will post it when I know. These mugs will be part of the collection. 😊
February 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Thursday morning doodle.
February 13, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Thursday morning doodle.
February 12, 2025 at 8:37 PM