On April 1st Heath Ceramics will release a limited edition Summer Seasonal Collection.  As you probably know by now, I love – okay, adore – everything that Heath Ceramics makes, and their their new Ocean Pacific pattern has me wishing for an unlimited budget (and space) to continue building my humble collection.

From Heath: the Seasonal concept gives us a chance to explore new colors, techniques and ideas without altering our standard line. We offer them in limited edition runs, as a way to explore our creativity, and push the limits of our design and manufacturing capabilities.

This season we bring you Ocean Pacific, a three-color pattern created by two glazes. It starts with aqua — each piece is hand-dipped. Once dry (within moments), the piece is dipped again, this time in zest yellow. In the area where the aqua and zest overlap, another vibrant yellow is created. The resulting pattern resembles the horizon line of the sea on a bright summer day — the inspiration palette for the 2010 Summer Collection.

AMAZING.  Maybe it’s crazy that these little pieces of art can fill my being with such joy, but I think that’s just it – everything Heath makes are objects of art.  Not to mention that I’m craving bright splashes of color following the subtle surroundings of winter.  Enjoy.

The work of mixed media artist Pascal Pierme has been inspiring me for years.   He lives in one of my favorite places on earth – Santa Fe, New Mexico – and his unique approach to sculpting with wood and metal resonates with my fundamental interest in color, texture and composition.

I am fortunate enough to have one of Pascal’s wall pieces in my own home.  While the Pascal is a great conversation piece, it is also the perfect compliment to the finishes, palette and furnishings of the space.

photo by Ben Tremper