Family and Art - Grandma's Pottery
My grandparents were pretty unique for their time. They were artists, musicians, botanists, nudists, and really just all around free minded interesting people. They were hippies long before there were any hippies. And they turned just about everything into art. I think it's all really cool stuff, so in this post I'm going to share some of that art with you! Today I'm going to mainly feature some of my grandmother's pottery, as well as some pottery and hand blown glass made by my uncle. I hope you enjoy it!
These unique designs were my grandmothers signature style
Even the tables are made with custom hand made ceramic tiles
A teapot, a salt shaker, and a large jar
My favorite bowl
Some of grandma's ceramic cups and some of my uncles hand blown glass
More pottery by my grandma and my uncle
And we'll finish it up with some bonus flower photos from the front yard!!
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Wow! Your grandparents were so talented! I love to hear about creativity from some time ago. In my family the life was only about work and no fun. Now my grandma is very old and I believe that she regrets a little bit the way they lived. She wished they were a little bit more spontaneous and did some crazy things. I see that your grandparents couldn't complain about something like that :)
Beautiful work and you are one lucky guy to have this collection! It must bring you some lovely memories of your grandparents :)
Have a great day!
Thank you! I am lucky to have these. I have very fond memories of my grandmother.
That is just so stupid cool it is amazing! What a treasure.
I have to tell you that both my grandmothers art work was ON the plates, not of them. One was a serious, no fooling, feed the thundering herd type cook and the other made magical tastes routine. I loved my Grandmother's kitchens. Best room in both houses.
Thanks @bigtom13! I know what you're talking about, there was nothing like grandma's cooking! Mmmm. Just thinking about it is making me hungry.
Wow, those are pretty cool man. Your grandmother was a talented lady no doubt. Life is all about being creative and your grandmother sure had loads of it. I really like how "old" they look. They seem like they have been dug up somewhere in Egypt. hehe
Thank you for sharing part of your family history with us. Have a great day, my friend. :)
Thanks @awakentolife! They do kinda have an "ancient artifact" kind of look to them. Something Indiana Jones would find and try to decode the symbols. lol!
It sure does look like something Indiana Jones would find in one of his movies. hehe Who knows maybe one day you will find out your grandmother was secretly an Indiana Jones and she actually did find these in Egypt somewhere. hehe And, they are worth billions now.. :P lol
Wow you are so lucky to have this pottery!!!!! It is amazing, so beautiful, they were definitely trend setters and didn't even know it :) What an heirloom you will always cherish. Probably smile every time you use it! AND LOVE the hummingbird!!!!!
Thank you so much @birdsinparadise! I cherish every piece. And I do still use a few of them, but most of them I have displayed on shelves in my house. The only piece featured in this post that I use is the one that says "my favorite bowl". The rest of these are pretty much retired. Although that salt shaker does still have salt in it. I should probably use it. lol. And I do have a few other bowls, plates, and cups that I didn't include here that I do still use regularly. And it does really make me kinda happy every time I use 'em!
The hummingbirds seem to love flying around my yard. I should try to get pictures of them more. I really liked how these ones came out. My grandma used to like to make drawings and paintings of the hummingbirds.
It was a special family to grow up in. I loved my mom and we were best friends.
You are my best friend. Love you!
I wanted to share these with you.
Thanks mom! You got some really nice ones. And that wall display you have to put them in works perfect.
I love you so much.
Wow, it's really cool! You can be proud!))
Thank you @amalinavia! I am very proud. My grandparents were the coolest!
Very beautiful pieces @derekrichardson! I've tried making pottery before - it can be time-consuming and difficult. But it is always very rewarding when you get that finished piece out of the kiln and it stuns even you, the creator!
Yep! I've done a little pottery myself, but my grandma was the master.
The designs made by your grandma are great and even timeless. You own a big treasure.
Thanks @ikarus56! I treasure my families artwork very much.
Unique things .. wow.. Really creative work , well they are treasure and can be use for any interior work.. Really i love them as an architect..I know i am totally professional but your grandmother is creative artist.. Thank you for sharing..
Thanks! I do still use some of the plates and bowls and cups that my grandma and uncle made. Although very carefully now since they can not be replaced.
I must say they are really unique, kinda nice to have artists in the family!
Thanks @joelai!