Inspiration is always within sight

Sheryl Holstein of Ellijah, Georgia receives her creative inspiration from nature’s artwork: mountains, rivers and flowing landscapes. These natural wonders are woven into her functional pottery. “Becoming a potter is a passion and a goal. It is an extension of who I am. I love making beautiful vessels that can be shared with others,” she said.

     The potter prefers to overlap patterns and textures with relaxing and natural colors in brown, blues and greens. These colors are what she sees when looking out the window of her home.

For several years, Sheryl has been working daily in pottery with a full‐time goal path. More: www.mountainoakpottery.com.

Editor’s note: All or some portions are reproduced from AAPJ’s Potter’s Shed Section 2007-08 Fall/Winter print edition.