Meet the Artist
I am a ceramic artist and watercolor painter based in Upstate NY. A graduate of Syracuse University School of Art, I'm drawn to the interplay of color and pattern. I began my career as a freelance surface pattern designer, creating designs for products ranging from gift bags and apparel to wallcoverings. In 2019, I shifted my focus to ceramics, where I found a new medium to express my love for design and texture.
My illustrated ceramic pieces celebrate my love of color, pattern, and the delicate balance between form and surface. This fusion is where I’ve found my true voice as an artist. Each piece is a reflection of my response to something I’ve seen or experienced, a way to capture a fleeting moment and make it last just a little longer. Through my work, I aim to convey a sense of presence—both my own and the energy of the moments that inspire me. I pour love and intention into every piece, and I hope the viewer can feel this, connecting with the artwork on a personal level. My pieces are meant to be used and cherished, becoming a part of the everyday lives of those who encounter them. It is my hope that they help people hold on to the beauty of their daily moments, turning the ordinary into something extraordinary.
My work is available locally in several art gallery retail shops:
Black Cat Gallery: 214 Front Street in the historic shopping district of Owego, NY
Artisan Gallery: 223 State Street Binghamton in the Broome County Arts Council's new building in the downtown arts district.
I love being a part of a creative community and meeting artists in my area. I find it so helpful for my creative practice to make these kind of connections. Artists need each other to thrive & grow! I workwith the Tioga Arts Council in Owego NY to curate and host a series of Professional Development Events for Creatives called the 'Creative Symposium Series'. (To learn more, visit: https://www.tiogaartscouncil.org)
I do exhibit my work at a few in-person events and juried arts festivals every year, check the 'Events' page for details about upcoming shows!
New Ceramic Work is available on my website a few times a year. If you'd like an email reminder for the updates, grab a spot on my mailing list here: https://mailchi.mp/dda44f64c6c0/rachelcpottery or follow me on Instagram/Facebook @RachelCPottery for all the latest news from my studio.
My illustrated ceramic pieces celebrate my love of color, pattern, and the delicate balance between form and surface. This fusion is where I’ve found my true voice as an artist. Each piece is a reflection of my response to something I’ve seen or experienced, a way to capture a fleeting moment and make it last just a little longer. Through my work, I aim to convey a sense of presence—both my own and the energy of the moments that inspire me. I pour love and intention into every piece, and I hope the viewer can feel this, connecting with the artwork on a personal level. My pieces are meant to be used and cherished, becoming a part of the everyday lives of those who encounter them. It is my hope that they help people hold on to the beauty of their daily moments, turning the ordinary into something extraordinary.
My work is available locally in several art gallery retail shops:
Black Cat Gallery: 214 Front Street in the historic shopping district of Owego, NY
Artisan Gallery: 223 State Street Binghamton in the Broome County Arts Council's new building in the downtown arts district.
I love being a part of a creative community and meeting artists in my area. I find it so helpful for my creative practice to make these kind of connections. Artists need each other to thrive & grow! I workwith the Tioga Arts Council in Owego NY to curate and host a series of Professional Development Events for Creatives called the 'Creative Symposium Series'. (To learn more, visit: https://www.tiogaartscouncil.org)
I do exhibit my work at a few in-person events and juried arts festivals every year, check the 'Events' page for details about upcoming shows!
New Ceramic Work is available on my website a few times a year. If you'd like an email reminder for the updates, grab a spot on my mailing list here: https://mailchi.mp/dda44f64c6c0/rachelcpottery or follow me on Instagram/Facebook @RachelCPottery for all the latest news from my studio.