My name is Sumiko Braithwaite. I have had a love affair with all art forms since I was a teenager. I was born in Kumamoto, Japan, and began studying fine arts while still in High School.
I traveled to Italy in 1958 and studied under local artists there. I was married while in Naples and put my artistic endeavors on hold while I raised my family.
Besides my four years in Italy, I lived in Washington, D.C., Honolulu, HI and finally settled in San Diego, CA.
I became serious with art as a student at Miramar College where I received an AA degree in Fine Art. I attended a class in clay at Mesa College and found my calling. At Mesa I studied ceramics, sculpting and glaze technology under Dr. John Conrad. Dr. Conrad is a world famous author and a Master Potter.
I create unique "Double Wall" pottery in a style that is definitely all my own. You can see examples at www.doublewallpottery.mysite.com. Check out www.vasefinder.com and go to the international shows.
Examples of my work can be found in many private collections worldwide.
Please visit my sister shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sumiko?ref=si_shop
www.doublewallpottery.mysite.com
ceramicsbysumiko [!at] yahoo.com
I am a member of Clay Artists of San Diego, Shelter Island Art Association, Coronado Art Association and San Diego Museum of Art, Artist Guild.
Please feel free to contact me at ceramicsbysumiko [!at] yahoo.com
Female, Born on February 28
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Jill on Jul 30, 2026
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful buttons! Such detail! Everyone will ask, “Where did you ever find those buttons?”
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Nicole on Jul 27, 2026
5 out of 5 starsReally needed something for my dishwasher and this is perfect! It’s also so cute!
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Marcia on Jul 26, 2026
5 out of 5 starsSUPER sweet & adorable ceramic bee buttons that will be perfect for my projects. They were purchased to embellish some gifts but seeing them in person... I'm afraid I'm going to have to keep some of these for myself!!
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Erin on Jul 6, 2026
5 out of 5 starsThese are absolutely perfect, exactly right for the cardigan I’m working on. Customer service was excellent — I didn’t have any issues to consult about, but the seller reached out upon receipt of the order and included a very sweet surprise with it when it shipped. I immediately referred a friend.
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Lauren on Jun 22, 2026
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful, came just as described with a gorgeous extra in the package!
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Etsy buyer on Jun 14, 2026
5 out of 5 starsLovely colors and well made. Lots of emails telling me when to expect it and giving me the postal delivery number as well. Very pleased with the outcome.
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My granddaughter is getting married on Sunday so I will be away from my computer from Friday until Monday. You can sill place orders but I won't be around until Monday the 27th.
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