A Painter Who Pots
Colleen McCall is a full-time studio artist living in Elmira, New York. Her first playful dishes were crafted to delight her two young children. Their whimsies being pink elephants, hula hooping bears and dinosaurs. Having studied both painting and ceramics in college, the combination of the two was completely unexpected. Today, Colleen's functional "canvases" aka pottery has a slightly more grown up aesthetic that is colorful and folksy. Her plethora of modern vintage patterns are a joy to mix, match and gift.
"I love color so I paint flowers."
Colleen's inspiration varies from natural realistic flowers to stylized abstract florals. Fresh ideas can come from a garden bloom or a day of thrifting. Vintage textiles, feed sack florals, bold wall coverings, pressed glassware and global folk traditions are all part of the mix to create modern heirloom quality dinnerware, home and garden decor.
Check out our events page for upcoming art shows and hands-on workshops. Find Colleen's latest creations on display in her home based showroom which can be visited by appointment, in-person or virtually. Her work is also available in several retail stores including
- ShopOne at RIT, Rochester, NY
- Handwork Artisan Cooperative, Ithaca, NY
- Papavero Studio, Skaneatles, NY
- Azure Arts Center, Richfield Springs, NY
- Handcrafted Shop, Worcester, MA