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#howiAMACO InstaFeature - Shannon Abac
Beauty is often exemplified in simplicity, and Shannon Abac’s work is no exception. She’s a ceramicist based in San Francisco, California. Her work is characterized by black and white patterns and the repetition of simple shapes and lines on each piece make for deceptively simple but beautiful pieces. Abac’s wares include planters, plates, mugs, and spoons all delicately decorated with intricate line work, dots, or organic shapes that have us scrolling and smiling.
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#howiAMACO InstaFeature - Morgan Gochnauer
Morgan is an enthusiastic young potter based out of Pennsylvania whose Instagram feed is full of charming mugs (with the occasional lidded jar, coaster, or candle holder sprinkled in). Her beautiful use of layering glazes is what really caught our eye. Morgan is unafraid of color, favoring blues, pinks, and creams, and her work is characterized by her favor of speckled clays, which give her work a quirky, freckled look.
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#howiAMACO InstaFeature - Leah Combs
Leah Combs is a potter based in Lexington, Kentucky, working with porcelain to create adorable, handmade wares. Leah’s work delighted us with its clean lines, simple patterns, and charming use of pops of color. From delicate polka dots to pretty patterning to the occasional candid and/or humorous turn of phrase, Leah’s work is sure to make you ooh and aah.
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#howiAMACO Insta Feature - Q&A with Laurie Caffery
Camping trip, anyone? We're in! Laurie's adorable wares have had us dreaming of the outdoors since the first time we saw them. Her watercolor-style illustrations depict delicate, whimsical landscapes that include camping scenes, mountain vistas, and the occasional cosy cabin. Just looking at her work evokes a childlike charm that warms our hearts and makes us wish for cozy nights huddled around campfires with hot-chocolate in hand.
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#howiAMACO InstaFeature - Aimee Belanger
Aimee Belanger is a Boston-based teacher and artist who has worked in many different mediums including painting, ink, and (of course) clay. We were attracted to the simple lines, high contrast, and imagery of her wares. Pictures of her work often pair it with smudge sticks and crystals, creating an eclectic and otherworldly feel that compliments the runic, lunar, and elemental imagery found in her plates and pendants.
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#howiAMACO InstaFeature - Ruth Hays
Pennsylvanian ceramicist Ruth Hays (affectionately called Ruthie on her Instagram) has a simple Instagram bio that says it all: Mother, Wife, Potter. We were drawn to her work due to its lovely use of type and the inspiring messages of love and empowerment that decorate her wares.
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