Elaine Y. Shore
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Elaine works almost exclusively in porcelain, creating hand-carved and hand-painted, functional and durable pieces. “My goal is to create pieces that are joyful and elegant and that bring a smile whenever they are used”.
Elaine uses the surface of her pieces as her canvas, carving and hand painting nature-inspired designs freehand on her clay. “I love the feeling of throwing and shaping the porcelain on the potter’s wheel, but the most creative part of my process is decorating the pieces. I have developed a style that allows me to combine painting and ceramics, creating my own unique style.” |
Her mugs, bowls, serving platters and vases are sometimes decorated using a process known as sgraffito, which comes from an Italian word for scratching or carving a design through colored clay or “slip” that has been brushed on the piece. This technique results in striking black and white designs, resembling wood block prints. She also paints bright, colorful designs of nature, including flowers, leaves, animals and birds on her porcelain.
“It is important to me to be able to create art that is functional, yet beautiful and durable, so that it can be used every day. My work recognizes the simple beauty around us”. Her pieces are microwave-and dishwasher safe.
Elaine frequently teaches classes in surface decoration at the Fire Arts Center, in Arcata, where she has a studio. Her work is displayed at Arcata Artisans in Arcata, CA and the Trinidad Art Gallery, in Trinidad, CA, where she is a member of these two local artist cooperative galleries.
“It is important to me to be able to create art that is functional, yet beautiful and durable, so that it can be used every day. My work recognizes the simple beauty around us”. Her pieces are microwave-and dishwasher safe.
Elaine frequently teaches classes in surface decoration at the Fire Arts Center, in Arcata, where she has a studio. Her work is displayed at Arcata Artisans in Arcata, CA and the Trinidad Art Gallery, in Trinidad, CA, where she is a member of these two local artist cooperative galleries.
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