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Kirk McGuire: Raku

Born and raised in the Sierra Foothills "Gold Country" of Placerville, Ca. McGuire hunted and studied everything around him. His back yard was a national forest; this spawned his love of nature. From the age of four, he showed an artistic nature. Later McGuire moved to the rugged Monterey Coast, this inspired his large line of Bronze Marine life Sculptures. Kirk McGuire is capable of Mammals as well and commissions.

Mary Diddle: Raku

In her work, Mary combines both her love for the sea and that of the unique, primitive and ethnic cultures that her worldwide travels have taught her to appreciate. She emphasizes texture in her clay works created with objects from the sea itself. Some works are reminiscent of wall dives in the Bay Islands in the sun. While others remind her of night-diving in Cozumel or deep diving in Truk Lagoon.

Unique, hand mixed glazes enhance each piece and are used in her surface design to assimilate the beauty and variety of colors within the ocean. Mary's ultimate goal is to bring awareness to the preservation of the coral reefs and to support groups that endeavour to do so.

Mary Diddle is most well known for her variety of magnificent Raku bowls. Her bowls come in all shapes. They range in size and price from $25.00, perfect for votive candles or holding jewelry to large $675.00 dining room table centerpieces ... and all sizes in between.

Besides the bowls, for which she is most well known, Mary also creates wonderful vases, cups and fascinating wall art to fit every home and budget.

Visit Mary Diddle's web site, to see stunning examples of this ancient art form, and to find out how you can obtain a unique piece of Raku Art for yourself.

One of the most wonderful things about Raku art is that no two pieces will ever look identical. Although many elements of the process are under Mary's strict control ... there is always the element of surprise when a piece is finally taken from the fire and its unique beauty shines through.

Enjoy your Journey!