Leslie Freeman
Artist statement

 I knew as a child I would spend my life creating artwork.  I love variety and have taught myself assorted crafts: weaving, clothing design, surface art, beading etc. Ceramics being my main focus now. I love the challenge that working with ceramics offers; the versatility of clay and endless possibilities. Along with my fascination with color which has provided me with motivation to expand my palette and challenge myself with color relationships.

   I am drawn to function and enjoy the thought of my work making everyday life beautiful! I am a perfectionist and am constantly in search of the perfect surface and ideal form, while striving to create pots that have life and vitality.

  My ceramics are both hand-built and wheel thrown. I do a variety of surface decoration, lace prints, drawing and, or carving into the clay. Glazes are brushed on and then High fired (midrange) or low fired in an electric kiln.