Teddy Bear Sunflower Garden Art To Hang Or Pole Mount
A glazed ceramic sunflower, "Teddybear" is inspired by the "Teddy Bear" annual sunflower which is completely covered with petals. This Ginormous Sunflower is approximately 16" wide, 16" high, 4" deep. Although this is probably the most difficult and physically-demanding sunflower I make, it is also my favorite sunflower design. Done on a dare, I'm very pleased with how it turned out, exceeding not only my expectations but those of my "daring" friend as well! The Salt Buff glaze is specially applied to create a uniquely variable surface with drips and runs in a yellow buff color with warmer brown highlights. Each piece is individually fabricated, bisque fired, glazed, glaze fired and finished by me in my personal production and teaching studio, making each one a unique work of art. Three-dimensional, each petal is individually applied, the entire piece is glazed with a Cone 6 oxidation glaze mimicking a Salt or Soda firing process. Each piece can either be hung indoors or out or pole-mounted on standard copper tubing. It is finished with securely-attached rust-proof coated wire for hanging and a standard 3/4" fitting suitable for pole mounting. It is water and frost proof for the average high-midwestern winter. I package securely but would strongly recommend purchasing additional insurance to ensure your sunflower's safe arrival. Please contact me for details. Also available in Mini (5" diameter, with an 18" stake reclaimed from political campaign signs), Tiny (7.5" diameter), Small (8.5" diameter), Medium (10.5" diameter), Large (12" diameter) and Extra-Large (15" diameter) sizes (all measurements approximate). Please contact me for details.
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Cheryl M. English, a long-time resident of the metropolitan Detroit area, has traveled as far as Singapore and Turkey, only to return to her childhood dancing grounds. Having earned a BA in Art History from Michigan State University and an MA in Art History and Archaeology from Cornell University, she realized she much preferred making art to dissecting it. A life-long autodidact, Cheryl first began her ceramics studies with Gene Pluhar through Grosse Pointe Community Education. Taking advantage of Mr. Pluhar’s classroom at Grosse Pointe South High School, she reveled in the pleasures of propane torches, sand blasters and drill presses while investigating the potential of slab rollers, extruders and the wheel. Cheryl’s work is a reflection of her “other” passion: gardening. As an Advanced Master Gardener (certified through Wayne County Extension), her abiding interest in things natural – and indigenous – is reflected in her whimsical creations. Cheryl’s work has been featured in The Detroit News Homestyle Section. Contact Cheryl at cenglish@blackcatpottery.com.
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