Five Coastal-Inspired Ceramic Pieces from My Studio

I’ve always been drawn to the coast. I love the sand, the water, and the way everything feels a little slower there. Nothing is sharp or rushed, and I think that’s why it shows up so clearly in my work.

When I’m in the studio, I’m often thinking about those places. The way shorelines curve, how waves fold in on themselves, and how color changes depending on the light. That influence has shaped the pieces I return to again and again, especially my handbuilt stoneware ceramic artwork that collectors tend to recognize as part of my coastal work.

These five coastal-inspired ceramic pieces from my studio feel like a snapshot of that connection. They’re made slowly, guided by my hands, and inspired by the calm and movement I associate with being near the water.

Handbuilt Ivory Ceramic Vase with Sculptural Rim

This ivory ceramic vase came from paying attention to the edges. I wanted the rim to feel alive, like fabric caught mid-motion, so I let the clay rise and ruffle naturally instead of forcing symmetry. The ivory glaze was applied by hand after bisque firing and softens the surface without hiding the movement underneath in natural light, the glaze warms slightly, picking up cream and sand tones. I love this piece styled with a single branch or left empty on a shelf where the rim can cast its own shadows.

Ruffle Pottery Bowl in Ocean Blue Glaze

This bowl is all about motion. As I shaped it by hand, each curve folded into the next, creating a form that feels sculptural but still functional. After bisque firing, I glazed it entirely by hand, letting the ocean blue break and deepen where the clay dips inward.

The glaze pools in the curves and catches the light differently depending on where it sits. It works beautifully as a centerpiece bowl or displayed on open shelving where the shape can be seen from every angle.

Blue and White Everyday Bowl

This blue and white ceramic bowl was formed slowly by hand, allowing the soft edges to rise and fold naturally like waves meeting the shore. I begin with high-quality stoneware clay, shaping every curve by hand before bisque firing, glazing by hand, and high-firing for strength and durability.

It has a presence that feels both light and grounded. This is part of my everyday collection, and it’s the kind of bowl that quietly becomes part of daily life, used often and without ceremony.

Abstract Handbuilt Ruffled Ceramic Bowl

I created this abstract ruffled bowl by letting the clay lead. As I worked, each wave rose gently, unfolding in an organic way that couldn’t be repeated exactly the same again. After shaping, the piece was bisque fired, glazed entirely by hand, and high fired for lasting strength.

The glaze moves from soft sky blue into deeper ocean tones, flowing across the surface and settling into the curves. It’s a piece that feels at home on a coffee table, sideboard, or shelf, especially in spaces that lean minimalist and let form do the talking.

Sculptural Coastal Platter in Light Blue and White Glaze

This sculptural coastal platter captures the calm rhythm of the sea in a refined, organic form. I shaped it by hand to flow like seafoam meeting sand, with gentle movement along the rim.

The glaze is a pale coastal blue with deeper speckles and hints of white marbling. The exterior is finished in a glossy white with warm sandy undertones that highlight the handbuilt texture. I often see this piece styled upright like sculpture, but it’s just as beautiful laid flat on a table or console.

Why These Pieces Matter to Me

Each of these works comes from the same place: stoneware clay, a handbuilt approach, patience through bisque firing, careful glazing, and a high fire that brings everything together. I don’t chase trends. I pay attention to repetition, to what feels honest, and to what people actually live with.

My handbuilt stoneware ceramic artwork continues to evolve, but these pieces feel steady. They’re meant to be used, touched, and lived with, not saved for special occasions.

If one of these pieces feels like it belongs in your home, I invite you to browse the current collection.