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Ceramic Originals. Colorful, magical, and one of a kind artworks. Gifts from the Dream of Love. Owls, cats, horses and more. My artworks are created while I am standing in open hearted relationship with Mother Earth, with Clay and Her infinite potential to create more of the Dream of Love.
artist statement 2023
I love working with clay and have been co-creating with clay for 33 years. What have I discovered over time by hand building clay? One thing, there is much more going on than just creating clay objects and a career as an artist. I’m creating expressions of my relationship with clay and with this sacred world and the beings here; animals, birds, owls, horses, trees, flowers, medicine plants and two legged humans, all manifestations of the sacred dream of love and power. another thing i have observed; that energy is imprinted in these artworks. Viewers may sense that energy in the artwork and recognize something resonating in themselves.
Consciously and with a cultivated awareness, I work and live within this energetic ocean of Creation. My artworks are one way that I honor this relationship with the energy of Creation.
The natural world is filled with wonders, curiosities, teachers, and amazing beauty. What is that all about? I’ve wondered about the beauty of this world from early on in this lifetime. What is is that I’m drawn to in the natural world, the more pristine, the more beautiful and powerful Nature appears to me. The Natural world is revealing and communicating something.
My work with clay is a way of exploring, honoring and expressing my curiosity and growing relationship with Sacredness of Nature and the Mystery of Creation. Working with clay, fire and dreams, my artwork is a practice of perceiving the sacred in the moment, in myself, in the clay, Mother Earth, and honoring and building that relationship by bringing sacred dreams from the Mystery into the literal world.
With clay, the dreams in my heart become form. I work with clay, co- creating with this sacred One, watching the piece come into being. This process feels magical; I leave the marks and “imperfections” of this exciting process visible in the texture and the surface of the artwork. I layer into the surface colorful under glazes and/or slip. The piece is fired twice, sometimes more. Under glazes while permanent have a soft matte surface which allows the texture of the clay and the forming process to remain visible.
With humility and gratitude I offer these, my clay creations.
p.s. I'm setting up a series of online classes. Watch for more : ).
Let's be friends.
INSTAGRAM: @bluefirestudio
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/bluefire.clayart
WEBSITE: www.bluefiremacmahon.com
BlueFire MacMahon, Nantahala National Forest NC
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Tybee on Apr 5, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThe owl is wonder-filled. It's a beautiful piece of artwork that is a fantastic addition to my artistic collection. The owl arrived well wrapped and with an artist statement that helped me learn more about the artist. I recommend this artwork.
Blue Fire responded on Apr 7, 2023
Oh wonderful! thank you for your words and appreciation : )
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pibble1 on Mar 16, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI’ve been looking at this shop for a long time and finally bought an owl for my daughter, who loves owls. I’m saving it for her for Christmas. I think she’ll love it as much as I do! The colors are so vivid. Packing and presentation were superb. Very impressed!
Blue Fire responded on Mar 20, 2023
I'm so very happy to hear that you are pleased with your owl gift for your daughter. Thank you : )
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Violet on Mar 7, 2023
5 out of 5 starsLOVE, LOVE, LOVE! The picture doesn't do justice to this absolutely precious and beautifully crafted owl. It's also bigger and more substantial than it looks in the picture. The colors are vibrant and it makes me very happy. An outstanding gift to myself!
Blue Fire responded on Mar 20, 2023
Hi Violet, I'm so happy that YOU are happy. It's true that the photos don't tell the whole story (and I have worked professionally as a photographer : ). I think many people have that response. My clay artworks have a tactile dimension to the experience. That's an important part of the enjoyment of most clay artwork I think. Thank you so much!
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lukenduken99 on Jan 20, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThere are many wonderful artists on Etsy, and Blue Fire Studio is one of my favorites. My first purchase was an owl which I adore, and I absolutely love my new cat statue. Such a great facial expression! Packed well, and shipped quickly. I could not be happier!
Blue Fire responded on Mar 20, 2023
I'm so glad the cat has a happy new home with YOU!!! thank you so much : )
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Jennifer on Jan 4, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThis art is so beautiful. I love the personality of the design. The item is very high quality, quite heavy and sturdy. It arrived several days earlier than expected. The box was damaged in shipping but the item was not harmed because it was packed very well. The artist included a note and information about her inspiration which was a nice touch. Thank you Blue Fire!
Blue Fire responded on Mar 20, 2023
Jennifer, I love each of my creations and nothing makes me happier than to hear that they have a found their way to a wonderful new life beyond my studio! Onward and upward, winged ones!!!
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Taylor on Jan 3, 2023
5 out of 5 starsWonderful. I love the spirit of this fun, fanciful piece. Thank you.
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jeanna on Dec 29, 2022
5 out of 5 starsStunning! I love this people owl. he's got something going on! Great packaging and fast shipping. Thank you!
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Susan on Nov 23, 2022
5 out of 5 starsSuch a lovely sculpture! I have admired Blue Fire Studio sculptures for a long time and finally I own one. The only thing slow about this order is my very late review -- the order was prepared and shipped right away and packed with great care. Thank you Blue Fire.
About BlueFireStudio
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Co creating in nature!
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Studio assistant..
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clay sculpture of owls, horses, birds and people.
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inspiration...i live, work and dream in the beautiful mountains of Western North Carolina.
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sketches and ideas
Whimsical owls, horses, birds, cats each hand built from clay.
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Finding sunny spots, checking the fit of boxes, dreaming, purring.
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Blue Fire
Owner, Maker, Designer
Hi, I'm Blue Fire. Creating the clay artworks, firing, graphics for my shop, web site, blog, packing, shipping. It's what i do full time and then some. i truly love what i do : )
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