"We shape clay into a pot, but it is the emptiness inside that holds whatever we want" - Lao Zi, the Dao de Ching

"Death is an incident producing clay. Use it, mold it, learn from it." - John Gilling


Some stories are better told in... ceramic vessels



I am based in Weston, Ma

email: docsheiman@gmail.com

*[I apologize for the rather outlandish pictures of my pieces in my blog. I took the images before I knew anything about photography...]*

Friday, December 24, 2010

Teal Vase







This is one of my favorite pieces ever. I specifically picked my favorite glazes-- teal outside, a 'philly green' inside, and a pattern on noxema blue on the outside. Approx. 5in tall; 6in wide. $20. Contact docsheiman@gmail.com if interested.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Small Vase




A small, tomato colored vase with a seagreen inside. A cute little gift for someone. Approx. 5in tall; 4in wide. Contact docsheiman@gmail.com if interested. $10. *THAT SPECKLE OF BLUE IS NOT THERE-- MAYBE A CAMERA GLITCH?*

Bottleneck


This piece is also weird- shaped! It has nutmeg, with sea green and speckles of noxema blue. Approx. 6in tall; 5.5in wide. Contact docsheiman@gmail.com if interested. $10.

Just for fun...



This piece was awarded a silver key in the Boston Globe's Scholastic Art Awards 2011. NFS.

Raku Bowl







The clay cracked while i was throwing it; so i decided to make it "artistic," know what i mean? Haha... anyways, a teal crackle, grey and clear glaze meshed together. Approx. 3in tall; 5.5in wide. Contact docsheiman@gmail.com if interested. $7.*WARNING: RAKU GLAZES CONTAIN LEAD. THIS BOWL IS NOT FOOD SAFE!*

Small Flower Vase




This piece always makes me feel tranquil. The white and light blues are very calming. A perfect home for flowers! Approx. 5in tall; 4.5in wide. COntact docsheiman@gmail.com if interested. $7.

Mulicolored Vase...




This piece is cool in it's colors: deep blue, spearmint, nutmeg, blue- purples, oh my! Approx. 6in tall; 4.5in wide. Contact docsheiman@gmail.com if interested. $7. (Sorry if the background is distracting...). *SOLD*

Bulbous Bottleneck




I made this one and went "woahhhh whaaat" to the shape! The floating blue and black compliment the piece's shape well. Approx. 6.5in tall; 5in wide. Contact docsheiman@gmail.com if interested. $5.

Large Raku Vase







I love this piece! A medley of raku glaze finishes... coppers, greens, reds, even blues! Approx. 7in tall; 4.5 in wide. Contact docsheiman@gmail.com if interested. $15.

Candle Holder Weird Piece




This piece has a hole in the bottom for a candle. I used a version of the "Steve Tool" to make these incredible patterns on the body. Finished with my favorite noxema blue, with field mouse too. Approx. 5in tall; 5 in. wide. Contact docsheiman@gmail.com if interested. $10.