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Animal Crowns with Landscape Pillar
Red @newmexicoclay mid-fire
Colorful sculptures of animal heads representing their bright and free spirits displayed atop of a coordinating pillar featuring the animal's natural desert habitat with a more realistic portrait rendering.
🦌
Mule deer
Yellow double swallowtail butterfly
Greater roadrunner
Big horn sheep
Javelina

These are on display and available for your collection @dfac915

Part 2/2
Animal Crowns with Landscape Pillar
Red @newmexicoclay mid-fire
Colorful sculptures of animal heads representing their bright and free spirits displayed atop of a coordinating pillar featuring the animal's natural desert habitat with a more realistic portrait rendering.
🦌
Mule deer
Yellow double swallowtail butterfly
Greater roadrunner
Big horn sheep
Javelina

These are on display and available for your collection @dfac915

Part 1/2
Animal Crowns with Landscape Pillar
Red @newmexicoclay mid-fire
Colorful sculptures of animal heads representing their bright and free spirits displayed atop of a coordinating pillar featuring the animal's natural desert habitat with a more realistic portrait rendering.
🌵
Black-chinned hummingbird (sold)
Black-tailed jackrabbit
Mountain lion
Coyote
Gambel's quail
Red-tailed hawk

These are on display and available for your collection @dfac915

Part 1/2
Animal Crowns with Landscape Pillar
Red @newmexicoclay mid-fire
Colorful sculptures of animal heads representing their bright and free spirits displayed atop of a coordinating pillar featuring the animal's natural desert habitat with a more realistic portrait rendering.
🌵
Black-chinned hummingbird (sold)
Black-tailed jackrabbit
Mountain lion
Coyote
Gambel's quail
Red-tailed hawk

These are on display and available for your collection @dfac915

Black tailed jackrabbit & Fantasy jackalope mosaics.
Currently hanging at the International Museum of Art part of the @soldierartworkshops exhibit.
🌵
Well, its hard to believe it's been almost 2 months since my Desert Dreamscapes show wrapped up at the @imoaep
Since December it has felt like a whirlwind of creation, exploration of materials and experimenting with new techniques, promotion of the show and art/maker market. Then all of the sudden my time at the Museum was up, packed the show up and went to @nceca in Detroit, family time then onto new projects. Felt like it has taken a while to process and take in my work with a small sense of accomplishment.
I did show some behind the scenes pics and photos of the museum show along with friends and family that visited, but I figure I should finally - actually show photos of the completed work.
Thank you for following my journey and taking the time to look at my work.

Black tailed jackrabbit & Fantasy jackalope mosaics.
Currently hanging at the International Museum of Art part of the @soldierartworkshops exhibit.
🌵
Well, its hard to believe it's been almost 2 months since my Desert Dreamscapes show wrapped up at the @imoaep
Since December it has felt like a whirlwind of creation, exploration of materials and experimenting with new techniques, promotion of the show and art/maker market. Then all of the sudden my time at the Museum was up, packed the show up and went to @nceca in Detroit, family time then onto new projects. Felt like it has taken a while to process and take in my work with a small sense of accomplishment.
I did show some behind the scenes pics and photos of the museum show along with friends and family that visited, but I figure I should finally - actually show photos of the completed work.
Thank you for following my journey and taking the time to look at my work.

We are outside @aurelliasbrewery on this beautiful 🌞 day.
Stop by - @elpasoclayguild members are here til 8 with a wide variety of pottery and ceramic wares.
Come learn about upcoming programs and workshops from @clayworkselp

We are outside @aurelliasbrewery on this beautiful 🌞 day.
Stop by - @elpasoclayguild members are here til 8 with a wide variety of pottery and ceramic wares.
Come learn about upcoming programs and workshops from @clayworkselp

Check out all this beautiful greenery @vivalaplantshop
💚
This is the first time I have featured a painting here and they have quite a variety of my mugs and planters.
Cute pups Simon and Pugsley too! Available for adoption via @pawsatworkep

Check out all this beautiful greenery @vivalaplantshop
💚
This is the first time I have featured a painting here and they have quite a variety of my mugs and planters.
Cute pups Simon and Pugsley too! Available for adoption via @pawsatworkep

Got to see such a variety of ceramic sculpture and pottery.
@nceca holds an annual conference and this year I was fortunate to visit Detroit and (try to) take it all in.
#nceca2026

Got to see such a variety of ceramic sculpture and pottery.
@nceca holds an annual conference and this year I was fortunate to visit Detroit and (try to) take it all in.
#nceca2026

Our trip to @nceca comes to a close.
So much to see, learn, visit and be inspired by.

I will post more pics of art and my new treasures later.

#nceca2026

Our trip to @nceca comes to a close.
So much to see, learn, visit and be inspired by.

I will post more pics of art and my new treasures later.

#nceca2026

Still having a great time in Detroit.
Empty Bowls fundraiser program was founded here 35 years ago. They are having a huge event and people jave brought handmade bowls from around the country. I donated 2 bowls, pictured above.

@nceca
#nceca2026

Still having a great time in Detroit.
Empty Bowls fundraiser program was founded here 35 years ago. They are having a huge event and people jave brought handmade bowls from around the country. I donated 2 bowls, pictured above.

@nceca
#nceca2026

Having a great time in Detroit @nceca
I brought this mug to donate to the cup sale.
Last night we had delicious food & sushi at an awesome place that served everything on handmade wares.
Sightseeing around downtown. Directly across from Canada.
Lots of art, inspiration and creative people.

#nceca2026 #ncecaces

Having a great time in Detroit @nceca
I brought this mug to donate to the cup sale.
Last night we had delicious food & sushi at an awesome place that served everything on handmade wares.
Sightseeing around downtown. Directly across from Canada.
Lots of art, inspiration and creative people.

#nceca2026 #ncecaces

Here's what almost 3 hours of progress looks like. Much more to come, but feeling good about filling in the background.
I have been able to speak to a lot of visitors and hear some really nice feedback about my exhibit. As well as answer questions about my techniques.
Stop by the museum next Friday to see more live painting progress @imoaep
International Museum Hours are
Thursday 1-5
Friday - Sunday 12 to 5

Here's what almost 3 hours of progress looks like. Much more to come, but feeling good about filling in the background.
I have been able to speak to a lot of visitors and hear some really nice feedback about my exhibit. As well as answer questions about my techniques.
Stop by the museum next Friday to see more live painting progress @imoaep
International Museum Hours are
Thursday 1-5
Friday - Sunday 12 to 5

Show opens in just 2 weeks!

2.28.26 through 3.21.26

Show opens in just 2 weeks!

2.28.26 through 3.21.26

Sneak peek of new work and pieces in progress for DESERT DREAMSCAPES - Ceramic and Painting show on display at the International Museum of Art.
@imoaep
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Just a couple of weeks away...
Opening Reception
February 28, 2026
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
show on view from
2.28.26 to 3.21.26
----
International Museum Hours:
Thursday 1-5 pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12-5 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Closed
Please follow @pricklyheartart for process videos and peeks behind the scenes.

🏜
“Desert Dreamscapes”
An imaginative exploration of the flora and fauna of our wild landscapes.
Featuring Ceramic Sculptures and Pottery as well as Paintings by Vanessa Zavala Clark
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#elpasoartist #elpasoceramics #thingstodoinelpaso
#elpasoartshow #elpasomuseum

Sneak peek of new work and pieces in progress for DESERT DREAMSCAPES - Ceramic and Painting show on display at the International Museum of Art.
@imoaep
----
Just a couple of weeks away...
Opening Reception
February 28, 2026
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
show on view from
2.28.26 to 3.21.26
----
International Museum Hours:
Thursday 1-5 pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12-5 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Closed
Please follow @pricklyheartart for process videos and peeks behind the scenes.

🏜
“Desert Dreamscapes”
An imaginative exploration of the flora and fauna of our wild landscapes.
Featuring Ceramic Sculptures and Pottery as well as Paintings by Vanessa Zavala Clark
----

#elpasoartist #elpasoceramics #thingstodoinelpaso
#elpasoartshow #elpasomuseum

I am very excited to announce that I will have a Ceramic and Painting show on display at the International Museum of Art.
@imoaep
Please follow @pricklyheartart for process videos and peeks behind the scenes.

🏜
“Desert Dreamscapes”
An imaginative exploration of the flora and fauna of our wild landscapes.
Featuring Ceramic Sculptures and Pottery as well as Paintings by Vanessa Zavala Clark
-----------
Opening Reception
February 28, 2026
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
show on view from
2.28.26 to 3.21.26

International Museum Hours:
Thursday 1-5 pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12-5 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Closed

#elpasoartist #elpasoceramics #thingstodoinelpaso
#elpasoartshow #elpasomuseum

I am very excited to announce that I will have a Ceramic and Painting show on display at the International Museum of Art.
@imoaep
Please follow @pricklyheartart for process videos and peeks behind the scenes.

🏜
“Desert Dreamscapes”
An imaginative exploration of the flora and fauna of our wild landscapes.
Featuring Ceramic Sculptures and Pottery as well as Paintings by Vanessa Zavala Clark
-----------
Opening Reception
February 28, 2026
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
show on view from
2.28.26 to 3.21.26

International Museum Hours:
Thursday 1-5 pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 12-5 pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Closed

#elpasoartist #elpasoceramics #thingstodoinelpaso
#elpasoartshow #elpasomuseum

A few new pieces for the Raku firing workshop tomorrow with @elpasoclayguild
I threw 2 on the wheel, stamped and altered a bit and handbuilt the heart and other crackled piece.
Excited to see how these different techniques come out (if they survive) the Raku process.

A few new pieces for the Raku firing workshop tomorrow with @elpasoclayguild
I threw 2 on the wheel, stamped and altered a bit and handbuilt the heart and other crackled piece.
Excited to see how these different techniques come out (if they survive) the Raku process.

Here are a few pics of art and Silver City. It's been an inspiring trip & I got to meet a lot of cool & talented artists from NM & AZ.

Here are a few pics of art and Silver City. It's been an inspiring trip & I got to meet a lot of cool & talented artists from NM & AZ.

Handcarved mugs featuring the El Paso Mission Trail - Ysleta Mission, Socorro Mission and San Elizario Presidio
Available only at @ysletamissiongiftshop

Handcarved mugs featuring the El Paso Mission Trail - Ysleta Mission, Socorro Mission and San Elizario Presidio
Available only at @ysletamissiongiftshop

Well, that was a whirlwind of inspiration, education and excitement.

Here is a recap of days 4 and 5 in SLC @nceca

I got:

to hang out with my friend from college @georgesculpts

an awesome scavenger hunt prize @nceca_scavenger_hunt_2025

to catch the majority of demos by
@diegovallespottery & @kyungminpark929
@jscreatures
@kyleguymonpottery

new tools from @mkmpotterytools & @deladesign

to visit the SLC Museum of Art and see amazing clay creations

pop into Clark Planetarium omw to the airport to get my boys t-shirts.

#nceca2025

Well, that was a whirlwind of inspiration, education and excitement.

Here is a recap of days 4 and 5 in SLC @nceca

I got:

to hang out with my friend from college @georgesculpts

an awesome scavenger hunt prize @nceca_scavenger_hunt_2025

to catch the majority of demos by
@diegovallespottery & @kyungminpark929
@jscreatures
@kyleguymonpottery

new tools from @mkmpotterytools & @deladesign

to visit the SLC Museum of Art and see amazing clay creations

pop into Clark Planetarium omw to the airport to get my boys t-shirts.

#nceca2025

Day 3 of @nceca adventures

Dropped off mugs for cup sale
Demos by
@kyungminpark929
@diegovallespottery
@meghcallie

Got to meet @clay_share group & @jessputnamphillips and participate in a mug exchange.

Walked around downtown SLC to a few pop ups on the art crawl.

#nceca2025

Day 3 of @nceca adventures

Dropped off mugs for cup sale
Demos by
@kyungminpark929
@diegovallespottery
@meghcallie

Got to meet @clay_share group & @jessputnamphillips and participate in a mug exchange.

Walked around downtown SLC to a few pop ups on the art crawl.

#nceca2025

Day 2
Demos from familiar rock star artists
Clay gear shopping
Bus Tour of 6+ galleries
Catching up with friends

#nceca2025

Day 2
Demos from familiar rock star artists
Clay gear shopping
Bus Tour of 6+ galleries
Catching up with friends

#nceca2025

@nceca 2025
Day 1
Travel
Inspiration

#nceca2025

@nceca 2025
Day 1
Travel
Inspiration

#nceca2025

New Poppy inspired collection.
Poppies Fest is happening this weekend @elpasomuseumofarchaeology
* Hours have changed due to winds.
10:30-3
Check out @artsoupcollective
They have a variety of these pieces at the market festival and their gallery.

#elpasoartist #elpasoceramics #poppiesfest2025 #poppiesofinstagram #poppiesfest #elpasomuseumofarchaeology

New Poppy inspired collection.
Poppies Fest is happening this weekend @elpasomuseumofarchaeology
* Hours have changed due to winds.
10:30-3
Check out @artsoupcollective
They have a variety of these pieces at the market festival and their gallery.

#elpasoartist #elpasoceramics #poppiesfest2025 #poppiesofinstagram #poppiesfest #elpasomuseumofarchaeology

Special Commission 🌻 Sunflower Planter with matching drip plate.

Special Commission 🌻 Sunflower Planter with matching drip plate.

My kiln is full to the brim with Spring themed butterfly and flower mugs, trinket jars, and planters.
A few of the handcarved poppy items will go with @artsoupcollective to @elpasomcad Poppies Fest
Have you been to Poppies Fest before?

My kiln is full to the brim with Spring themed butterfly and flower mugs, trinket jars, and planters.
A few of the handcarved poppy items will go with @artsoupcollective to @elpasomcad Poppies Fest
Have you been to Poppies Fest before?

Registration is OPEN until Friday for this fun Kids Spring Break Pottery & Painting Camp! ✨🎨

Looking for an awesome Spring Break activity for your creative kiddo?
Join us for 5 days of fun at our Clay & Painting Camp with Vanessa Clark Designs!

📅 March 10-14
🕒 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
👧 Ages 8-15
💰 $345 per participant (all supplies included!)
🌟 Projects include:
🖌️ Clay sculpture & handmade clay mug
🎨 Glazed ceramic tile
🖼️ Two 10”x10” canvas paintings (+ a smaller one!)
💡 & other fun creative activities!
📍 Location: Sun City Sawdust
🥤 Snacks & drinks provided

✅ Registration required! Sign up now 👉
VanessaClarkDesigns.com
Don’t miss out on this amazing art-filled week! 🎭🎨
Tag a friend & sign up today!

Registration is OPEN until Friday for this fun Kids Spring Break Pottery & Painting Camp! ✨🎨

Looking for an awesome Spring Break activity for your creative kiddo?
Join us for 5 days of fun at our Clay & Painting Camp with Vanessa Clark Designs!

📅 March 10-14
🕒 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
👧 Ages 8-15
💰 $345 per participant (all supplies included!)
🌟 Projects include:
🖌️ Clay sculpture & handmade clay mug
🎨 Glazed ceramic tile
🖼️ Two 10”x10” canvas paintings (+ a smaller one!)
💡 & other fun creative activities!
📍 Location: Sun City Sawdust
🥤 Snacks & drinks provided

✅ Registration required! Sign up now 👉
VanessaClarkDesigns.com
Don’t miss out on this amazing art-filled week! 🎭🎨
Tag a friend & sign up today!

Create & Paint - Bunny Plate
🗓 Friday, March 14
🕖 6pm - 8pm
Participants will create 1 Bunny Plate from clay.
Instructed by Vanessa Clark

— 🐰—

Location: Sun City Sawdust
910 E. Redd Rd. Ste H
Light Refreshments Provided 🍬
BYOB and Snacks Encouraged 🥂
$43 per person

All supplies including glaze and firing included
All ages, children under the age of 8 or so will need help from a parent
— 🐣 --
Projects will be ready to pick up by April 10th at Sun City Sawdust.
No refunds.

Create & Paint - Bunny Plate
🗓 Friday, March 14
🕖 6pm - 8pm
Participants will create 1 Bunny Plate from clay.
Instructed by Vanessa Clark

— 🐰—

Location: Sun City Sawdust
910 E. Redd Rd. Ste H
Light Refreshments Provided 🍬
BYOB and Snacks Encouraged 🥂
$43 per person

All supplies including glaze and firing included
All ages, children under the age of 8 or so will need help from a parent
— 🐣 --
Projects will be ready to pick up by April 10th at Sun City Sawdust.
No refunds.

Create & Paint - Bunny Plate
🗓 Friday, March 14
🕖 6pm - 8pm
Participants will create 1 Bunny Plate from clay.
Instructed by Vanessa Clark

— 🐰—

Location: Sun City Sawdust
910 E. Redd Rd. Ste H
Light Refreshments Provided 🍬
BYOB and Snacks Encouraged 🥂
$43 per person

All supplies including glaze and firing included
All ages, children under the age of 8 or so will need help from a parent

—————-

Projects will be ready to pick up by April 10th at Sun City Sawdust.

No refunds.

Create & Paint - Bunny Plate
🗓 Friday, March 14
🕖 6pm - 8pm
Participants will create 1 Bunny Plate from clay.
Instructed by Vanessa Clark

— 🐰—

Location: Sun City Sawdust
910 E. Redd Rd. Ste H
Light Refreshments Provided 🍬
BYOB and Snacks Encouraged 🥂
$43 per person

All supplies including glaze and firing included
All ages, children under the age of 8 or so will need help from a parent

—————-

Projects will be ready to pick up by April 10th at Sun City Sawdust.

No refunds.

Alebrije inspired jackalope in the works.

#elpasoceramics #elpasoartist

Alebrije inspired jackalope in the works.

#elpasoceramics #elpasoartist

Registration now open for Kids Spring Break Pottery & Painting Camp! ✨🎨

Looking for an awesome Spring Break activity for your creative kiddo?

Join us for 5 days of fun at our Clay & Painting Camp with Vanessa Clark Designs!

📅 March 10-14
🕒 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
👧 Ages 8-15
💰 $345 per participant (all supplies included!)
🌟 Projects include:
🖌️ Clay sculpture & handmade clay mug
🎨 Glazed ceramic tile
🖼️ Two 10”x10” canvas paintings (+ a smaller one!)
💡 & other fun creative activities!
📍 Location: Sun City Sawdust
🥤 Snacks & drinks provided

✅ Registration required! Sign up now 👉
VanessaClarkDesigns.com
Don’t miss out on this amazing art-filled week! 🎭🎨
Tag a friend & sign up today!

Registration now open for Kids Spring Break Pottery & Painting Camp! ✨🎨

Looking for an awesome Spring Break activity for your creative kiddo?

Join us for 5 days of fun at our Clay & Painting Camp with Vanessa Clark Designs!

📅 March 10-14
🕒 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
👧 Ages 8-15
💰 $345 per participant (all supplies included!)
🌟 Projects include:
🖌️ Clay sculpture & handmade clay mug
🎨 Glazed ceramic tile
🖼️ Two 10”x10” canvas paintings (+ a smaller one!)
💡 & other fun creative activities!
📍 Location: Sun City Sawdust
🥤 Snacks & drinks provided

✅ Registration required! Sign up now 👉
VanessaClarkDesigns.com
Don’t miss out on this amazing art-filled week! 🎭🎨
Tag a friend & sign up today!

These vessels are wheel thrown, hand-carved and painted just for @jmcreationselpaso
Upcoming Candle making mash up @winedownsocorro
Tasty food and wine 15% off!
Register to make your own - a variety of vessels to choose from - www.jmcreationselpaso.com
🕯️

These vessels are wheel thrown, hand-carved and painted just for @jmcreationselpaso
Upcoming Candle making mash up @winedownsocorro
Tasty food and wine 15% off!
Register to make your own - a variety of vessels to choose from - www.jmcreationselpaso.com
🕯️

Ceramic luminarias and ornaments inspired by the Ysleta Mission.
Hand built, mid fire, glazed with silver luster for the Mission dome.
Available @ysletamissiongiftshop

Ceramic luminarias and ornaments inspired by the Ysleta Mission.
Hand built, mid fire, glazed with silver luster for the Mission dome.
Available @ysletamissiongiftshop

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