Headwaters 35" tall

These little ‘gems’ are especially difficult to just walk by without stopping to take a second look, touch the textured surface or feel the intricate weaving. What are they made of? In simple terms – Raku pottery and fiber. But these two amazing artists, husband and wife, don’t stop there. They add little gem stones, special coins, copper wire and hand-made copper charms that move and sway with the slightest breeze.

It’s amazing what four hands, 20 fingers, and an imagination that pushes the envelope can do together. I’m even more impressed by the fact that these two artists, Marc Jenesel and Karen Pierce, are happily married. And, almost as good as that–my gallery is located just minutes from their studio which makes it easy to transport their best work to my doorstep. Collectors love it too.

Right now, you can see how amazing their talent is and how unique all your artwork becomes with a little 3D accent like one of these pictured here. The glow pots are a must-have and will add a little beam of light to any dark corner—they glow with the lights on or off because of the special copper or gold leaf glaze applied to the interior of the Raku. Who needs candles?

Let us know what you think of Raku vessels topped off with fiber weavings and gem stones?

When something good is about to happen, it is too hard to keep it a secret.  It is especially difficult when unique artistry like that of Karen Pierce and Marc Jenesel has already been delivered and is now on display.  I just couldn’t wait to tell you about the Pierce-Jenesel team’s clay and fiber vessels before the media get word. Yes, we are purposely “letting the cat out of the bag” because their amazing mixed media vessels, made up of clay and organic materials, should be under this year’s Christmas tree. 

Marc is the clay artist and has perfected his technique for rich colors, unexpected textures and flowing shapes. His wife, Karen, spends hours and hours intricately weaving natural grasses and reeds to top off Marc’s raku for an exquisite treasure. Much of their combined work includes brass coins, shells from the sea, and little jewel accents like chalcedony and carnelian. The combination of these and other materials is a feast for your eyes.  These beauties are not inexpensive but worth every penny and guaranteed to make a beautiful gift from Santa.