MERCER Ceramics
Examples of Caroline's drawing and ceramic works - if you are interested in any of these pieces or would like to place a commission, please contact Caroline through the home page. For further examples and prices look in MERCER gallery. Thank-You.
Bowls and Tiles
Studio pieces; playing with form, materials nature and the alchemy of clay to ceramics process- These all one off pieces. I make bowls, bottles, tiles, lamps, dishes and wall hangings - inspired by all things nature and the sea...
Digital Drawing
More recently, I have been looking into and developing digital drawing and painting skills.This feeds into the design process and the possibilities are endless, I love the meeting of traditional techniques and new technology. I am learning all the time but I always bring it back to the tactile and I often wonder what we will be able do to achieve in the future.
Drawing
Drawing is an essential part of any process I do, it aids my thinking and understanding, whether it's doodling and problem solving or a finished' piece for a particular purpose. These are available as working drawings, for sale alongside ceramics or can be commissioned as finished pieces. I work with graphite, charcoal, inks and emulsion to create atmosphere, texture and a sense of place and moment.
Dog and animal portraits
With a good picture and, if possible, a meeting and a play - I can create a bespoke portrait of your best friend. I work in charcoal, pencil, mixed media or digitally... whatever fits, every one is special, takes time and will capture the character of your furry of scaly family pet.
Ceramic Portraits
Ceramic biographies: Tell a story in clay. I start with a story or an observation, a look or an exchange and build these portraits (real or imagined). I can work from photographs but they are an artistic response to character and narrative.
Coastline Tiles
Capturing different coastlines as I walk and explore. I come back to the studio and work from photographs and sketches to create fresh and atmospheric, one off pieces which often inform materials and processes in other ceramic pieces.
