i will refund you after the purchase. you can also convo me and i will reserve the items for you with the adjusted price. the 15% off applies to the total before shipping charges.

Just a reminder that this Saturday, May 24th I will be at Local Girl Gallery from 6-9pm showing work alongside Paul G. Jira (architectural drawings) and John Mussarra (pen and ink drawings).

From http://www.localgirlgallery.com.
John’s distinct pen and ink style is evident in his renderings of local landmarks, popular establishments and some lesser known architectural wonders.

Paul’s unique style of painting uses acrylics, inks, roofing tar and paper towels. His paintings include well known landmarks in Cleveland and Medina. Others are of an industrial nature such as machine operators, collages and machinery.

Gina’s pottery blends the simple use of color and design to create dynamic platters, sushi plates, noodle bowls, mugs and more.

Show runs thru June 13th

Local Girl Gallery is located at 16106 Detroit Ave, Lakewood.
Please pass it on! I hope to see you there.

http://www.ginadesantisceramics.com
http://GinaDeSantis.etsy.com

Visit me this Saturday, May 17th at the Pop Shop Gallery for the Lakewood Artwalk. I will be there from 2-9pm.

http://www.popshopgallery.com/index.html

These are things you should buy me on etsy. Subtly is not my strongsuit. I should also mention over half of these items are from Cleveland artists. I need to sell some art so that I may buy some art. Happy weekend. Enjoy.

new jewelry on etsy and at my table during the lakewood art walk. i'll be at the pop shop gallery. saturday, may 17th 2-9pm.

Check out new work exclusive to my etsy site. This work will not be available at my summer shows. Many new ceramic pendants are being listed daily. Free shipping on all jewelry items...always!

New ceramic pendants.

Summer classes will begin in June at Art House. Stop by http://www.arthouseinc.org for a complete class listing, prices, etc. Contact the lovely Becky Cummings to sign up. Here are the classes I will be instructing this summer along with 2 workshops.......

Beginning Ceramics: 6 wks, Monday evenings from 6:30-8:30, June 9-July 14th.
Advanced Ceramics: 8 wks, Tuesday evenings from 6:30-8:30, June 10-July 29th.
***Available for 1 credit hour through Ashland University.

Workshops:
Plaster Stamp making for your clay projects: Thursday, June 19th. 6:30-8:30.
(Use these stamps in one of my clay classes or the handbuilding class. Great for teachers if you are looking for a fun project for your students.)

Ceramic Jewelry: Thursday, July 10 and 17 from 6:30-8:30.
Use your clay stamps from the previous workshop or brings objects from home to create textured clay pendants and necklaces.

Studio view. Off to enjoy the lovely weather.


These are the newest things.


Coasters made with wooden textile stamps.


My bowl on Bridget's shelf.


Things for the Local Girl Gallery Show this month.


New sushi sets. Left from a wholesale order.

Art show pics. Enjoy.

Blogger love...Check out http://www.alattelove.blogspot.com/. A fellow etsy artist who was nice enough to write up one of my mugs.
I had another write up on this blog...http://artaddict.wordpress.com/
Great for artsy updates.

I'm getting ready to ship work down to Florida. My work will be at a new gallery called Greenfish. I can't find a link for them yet. When I do I will post it. Next comes the organization for my 2 May Shows. I have 2 shows each month for the next 3 months. And I'm going to try to get into some out of state gallery shows. Wish me luck as procrastination sets in when the weather is warm and Cleveland is actually sunny.

Check out this new blog on all things Cleveland art...

http://www.clevelandartproject.blogspot.com/

Disorganized Artist Update...
Shows in May...please note the proper date for my show at Local Girl Gallery. I have been extra scatterbrained this month. Each of the following shows will showcase different work. I've working on things for the Local Girl show for awhile. I am excited to share them with you. But I have some goodies for the Pop Shop as well. Lots of new things...

I will be at the Pop Shop on May 17th from 2-9 during the Lakewood Artwalk.

from the local girl webite (http://localgirlgallery.com/146928.html?*session*id*key*=*session*id*val*)
May 24th 6-9pm -Opening Reception
Architectural Renderings

John Mussarra - Pen and ink drawings
Paul G. Jira - Architectural paintings
Gina Desantis - Functional contemporary pottery

John’s distinct pen and ink style is evident in his renderings of local landmarks, popular establishments and some lesser known architectural wonders.

Paul’s unique style of painting uses acrylics, inks, roofing tar and paper towels. His paintings include well known landmarks in Cleveland and Medina. Others are of an industrial nature such as machine operators, collages and machinery.

Gina’s pottery blends the simple use of color and design to create dynamic platters, sushi plates, noodle bowls, mugs and more.

Show runs thru June 13th

you should come visit me and other fab artists at the orange art center invitational this weekend. Apr 5-6, Sat-Sun, noon-5. located on chagrin blvd, pepperpike.

noodley. makes me want some pho...

berry bowls...new things.
these will be available at my show this sat and sun at the orange art center in pepperpike. wholesale inquiries also welcomed.

some of my favorite etsy items...

etsy sites i like...

ryan takaba. fellow kent grad. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9887975

jill popowich. funky jewelry. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5048296

nutraj. funky chunky jewelry. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=79407

and joneshandmadegoods. love this rabbit cup. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9446812

2 Places to find this art chick and her wares in April in the Cleveland area...

Orange Art Center Artists’ Invitational
Fine Arts & Craft Sale
31500 Chagrin Blvd,
Pepperpike, OH

Saturday, April 5, 2008
12:00PM-5:00PM

Sunday, April 6, 2008
12:00PM-5:00PM

Ceramics, clothing, enamels, fine jewelry, glass, oil painting, painted silk scarves and prints

art girl sample sale. all of these lovely items will be added to etsy throughout the week.

new work

showing some blog love.

i had a nice little bit of fellow blogger love from valerie tyler. check out the sweet write up and her beautiful jewelry while you're at it! (valerietyler.etsy.com)

http://artaddict.wordpress.com/2008/03/17/the-perfect-purple-plate/

lovely blizzard keeping me from getting to my studio and trimming. no fun pictures today.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/clevelandgrl/

new glaze combo, burgundy and glossy white

blue skies in my head...

Snow Day!

Therefore the perfect day to premiere new artwork. This is from a line of jewelry I am working on. Stoneware pendants (unglazed on the backs). They are stamped with Indian textile stamps. I hope to have lots of them for my Orange Art Center Show as well as my show at Local Girl on Friday, May 23rd.

More goodies to come.

Did you know you get a free gift with any etsy purchase in March?!

Greetings blog readers...
I have one more class until the summer session begins in June. Visit http://www.arthouseinc.org for more info. The beginning wheel throwing class only has a few spots left! Sign up soon.

I will be listing a show schedule soon for the spring and summer season on this site and http://www.ginadesantisceramics.com. I can confirm I will be at the Orange Art Center Invitational on April 5-6 (Sat & Sun) from 12-5. Visit http://www.orangeartcenter.org/ for more info.

Finally I am offering a deal on my wholesale items...no minimum orders for the month of March. Email me at artzy_grl@yahoo.com for a price list or visit me at ....

new links for you...

my co-worker, fellow artist, and lover of coffee and treats miss allyson meier...check out her photo blog of cool paintings, etc.

http://allysonmeier.blogspot.com/

here is my article from cleveland magazine's spring 2008 home decor issue.
enjoy.
happy birthday to me.

works in progress...
handmade ceramic coasters, that begin as slightly mishapen tiles. stamped with textile stamps in this case a beautiful geometric pattern.

So many new places to find my pottery...
A great blog called all things handmade...http://etsymini.blogspot.com/2003/08/ceramics-and-pottery-page-3.html
They kindly list etsy shops free of charge in different categories.

I am also in the Cleveland Magazine special Spring Home Decor Issue out in March. Subscribers already have received it. Please check it out.

Finally I have some deals on my etsy site. Lots of good pottery, ceramic gifts, and jewelry. Free shipping if you spend over $25 for the remainder of the month.

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late at night in the studio. lakewood screw factory. little gifts left along the path. not by ghosts. by neighbors. trinkets to guide the way.