The finishing process after firing includes the addition of glass eyes and wire whiskers, attaching bases, and adding final touches of color to enhance each individual piece. The pieces are then fired a second time to 2300 degrees Fahrenheit, which melts the glazes to create beautiful patinas. The Blue Giraffe, Santa Rosa Beach, FL The Artful Giraffe, Sarasota, FL SeaSister Island Gallery, Key West, FL Luis Sottil Studios Gallery, St. At this point, colored washes such as iron oxide and manganese dioxide are added to create more color and give pieces their final sheen and tones. The initial firing removes the water and makes the pieces strong. The finished pieces are air dried for 1-2 weeks, then fired in a kiln that reaches temperatures of up to 1600 degrees Fahrenheit. Various textures are also added for accent, and to give a sense of fun and elegance. Subtle variations within the piece are generated by using different natural colors. We create, design and make all the pieces ourselves using slab and pinch techniques. The Naughty Fay The Miller’s Quest Nell’s Fairy-tale. Looking for a happy place to shop, buy a gift, or create art Visit The Artful Giraffe We are located at 1861 Fruitville Road. Their work is presently being shown at Creative Gateways in Scottsdale, Kuivato, a Creative Gateways Gallery in Sedona, Raku Gallery in Jerome and Ian Russell Gallery in Prescott, AZ. Artful Anticks Artful Anticks By Oliver Herford New York The Century Co. Browsing thru the unique collections is an 'must do' experience if you are visiting Sarasota. The minute I walked in the door the surroundings met all of my senses giving me a warm feeling. Michael and Sumati’s interest is to capture the essence of the animal or the figure, and give them an expression that makes you feel good when you look at them. The Artful Giraffe is located within a quaint group of boutiques and is a hidden gem. Sumati has studied at the Chicago Art Institute and the Kansas City Art Institute exploring a wide range of media, but has always been drawn to the use of textures and color. She first worked in clay with Michael in India in 1989 and they have been working and living together in Sedona since 1997. All her professions rely on her tactile wisdom and creativity through her hands. Sumati Colpitts is a ceramic sculptor, licensed massage therapist, and culinary gourmet cook. Michael’s work has appeared in one-man and group shows in Barcelona, Ibiza and Manises, Spain and in Sun Valley, Idaho and Marin County, California. He brings the inner qualities of silence and peace from his meditation practice to his Asian figurative work. Much of Michael’s current inspiration comes from oriental influences. While in Ibiza, he solidified his construction techniques of hand building and pinch and began his exploration of using clay like fabric.
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