Tag Archives: House Gods

Sold, ceramic torso sculpture with a bronze effect finish

Posted on January 18, 2014 by Anna

I am really grateful that people sometimes contact me to visit my studio to buy art. If it wasn’t for that, I’d probably starve. But a nice couple from Kingston upon Thames popped down to Hastings recently to choose a … Continue reading →

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Artist’s Open Studio – Ceramic sculptures

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Anna

I am busy sorting out my ceramic sculptures in my studio in Hastings; the sale starts tomorrow! Where does the time fly to? The opening times are Saturday and Sunday 28/29 September 11-5pm and  Saturday and Sunday 5/6 October 11-5pm … Continue reading →

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Studio Sale, Hastings Coastal Currents

Posted on September 16, 2013 by Anna

I have finally decided on a date for my Studio Clear out Sale, and it will take place during the Hastings Coastal Currents art festival which this year runs from 21 September – 6 October. I will not be showing new … Continue reading →

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Ceramic sculpture with bronze finish

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Anna

I love making sculptures out of found objects such as this sea shell and a dragon I made out of plaster of Paris and then bronzed. My neighbour’s daughter’s fingers and a clam. I cast her fingers in plaster of … Continue reading →

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How Gods are made

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Anna

King Mongkut (Rama IV) is still venerated as a God in Thailand.  In the west he became famous as the all singing and all dancing King of Siam in ‘The King and I’. A while ago I spent an evening … Continue reading →

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Ceramic art and sculptures

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Anna

Ceramic pheasant sculptures Ceramic smoke fired pigeon sculpture Ceramic House God with red dots, smoke fired Group of Ceramic House Gods To see more of my art, and find that perfect unique gift for someone special, please visit my website … Continue reading →

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House Gods and Angels

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Anna

I have been thinking about how our human Gods are made. It seems to begin with a thought or concept that stick in the mind, creating a momentum of its own through constant reinforcement. I’m thinking about how the power of thought … Continue reading →

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Oannes vs. Koi Boy

Posted on March 1, 2011 by Anna

     As part of my house god series I wanted to make a sculpture of Oannes – a Babylonian God that is depicted as half man half fish and believed to have taught the ancient Babylonians everything they knew about … Continue reading →

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Ceramic House Gods

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Anna

My house Gods are small ceramic sculptures. Rather like the Roman Lares and Penates, a House God can be given any task under the sun. Due to a nail through the head, this House God is often indisposed. When on … Continue reading →

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House Gods for the garden

Posted on December 7, 2009 by Anna

As winter storms batter my house and garden, I’m spending time in my studio creating ceramic House Gods dedicated to protect  flowers in the garden. This Garden Goddess will protect your borders from Rabbits and Footballs. Load her up with … Continue reading →

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