Laura Fraedrich
I am a ceramic and mixed media artist living in the Fresno area. I love making all different kinds of art; some of my favorites being art journaling, acrylic painting, printmaking, and collage. My first love, though, is ceramics. I have been making pottery for more than 12 years, and I currently work as a Creative Partner Consultant for Mayco, representing their brand of ceramic bisque and glazes.
My art contains bright, vibrant, and unusual color combinations. I am attracted to these colors like a moth is attracted to a flame, and it is very apparent in my artwork. Deep purples, yellow greens, rich reds, and warm oranges are like candy to my eyes. Naturally these are the first colors I reach for when creating my pieces. My work is often lighthearted, whimsical and humorous, and my goal is to put a smile on the face of anyone that views my pieces.
My passion is to apply the techniques I use in my mixed media artwork into my ceramic pieces. Many of these techniques are unique in the world of ceramics, and I am very excited to show everyone how much fun and rewarding this fabulous art form can be.
About the Artist:
Laura is the founder of The Peculiar Palette, a blog and website about mixed media art. She has been published in Cloth Paper Scissors and Stampington magazines, and teaches ceramic classes for Mayco. She also sells her artwork at local art shows and on Etsy.com. She resides in Fresno, CA with her menagerie of pets, which inspire much of her work.