Rainyness

Today was an amazing day, weather wise. We wont talk about the “plandemic” news. But it was a moist day with sporadic soft rain here and there. The smell of the desert was nurturing. The cloud covering set a mood. My plants loved it. And I could have stayed in my garden all day but alas…. This week I am getting ready for the Tucson Museum of Art Spring Artisan Market. Starts the Friday the 13th, ends Sunday the 15th. 10-5 each day. It’s on the street folks. Open air festival. No need to worry. I have hand sanitizer….

A Glimmer of Light

February 26, 2020 Categories: 2020 · ceramics · UncategorizedTags: art · birds · cats · fun · garden · garden art · hummingbirds · inspiration · matilda poppies · mosaic tile · mosaic workshop · poppies · poppy flower · quails · Two Tree park · Ventura · welcome sign2 Comments

I wanted to savor this moment and reflect on the past few months…that all began in late fall. A project. A custom order that is finally being sent off this week. The project between two very busy parties, me and the client. Honestly, I have never had a small custom order last as long as this did. Through my busiest time of the year, we worked together bit by bit to see it completed. (Remind me never to take a mural order again in October). So I wanted to document and share the process from beginning to (my) end. It…

Hearts and Hearts Open Studio

January 22, 2020 Categories: 2020 · ceramics · open studio · UncategorizedTags: art · birds · cactus · ceramics · chicken art · dishes · jackrabbits · mosaics · open studio · pottery · Robin Chlad Designs · roses · tucson · tucson art · valentine's dayLeave a comment

Saturday, February 8, from 10-3:30 at 556 E Calle Arizona, Tucson. You’re invited to my open studio “Hearts and Hearts” event. Come by and pick a valentine or two for your favorite people. There will be lots of other wonderful art to choose from, plus a second sale. Wear red for a 10% discount. I hope you can make it. Fun stuff: Plates for special occasions: (New for 2020, I’m making larger plates in sets)

Hearts and Hearts Open Studio

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 Categories: 2020 · ceramics · open studio · UncategorizedTags: art · birds · cactus · ceramics · chicken art · dishes · jackrabbits · mosaics · open studio · pottery · Robin Chlad Designs · roses · tucson · tucson art · valentine's day2 Comments

Chicken Heart Pocket Ornament

January 20, 2020 Categories: Uncategorized1 Comment

Chicken in a Heart Pocket Ceramic Wall ornament. Hand sculpted heart ornament. Made for that special person who adores chickens! A miniature piece of art that is fun and puts a smile in your eyes! This Heart Pocket props a white chicken with daisies on a blue glazed background. Add to your collection or farm decor. All 3-d. Measures 6” x 4” x 2.5 “

Grateful for the Glory

November 17, 2019November 17, 2019 Categories: Arizona · art business · ceramics · Holiday shows · mosaics · New Adventures · pomegranate · sculpture · UncategorizedTags: altars and angels · angels · art · baby · design · gift buying · Holiday art show · Holiday Shopping · holidays · inspiration · ornaments · Robin Chlad · Robin Chlad Designs · tucson art · Tucson Museum of Art holiday artisan marketLeave a comment

November is always a welcomed month. So full of out door activities, art shows, preplanning for the holidays, art shows, gardening, catching lunch with a friend, and did I mention art shows? Not only is November a busy time for me it is also a time to reflect and be grateful on a daily basis. It is the month of Thanksgiving, after all. And I have a whole lot to be thankful for. I want to thank all of you who follow me on here, Instagram FB , and come to my art shows. Thank you for supporting me….

Drawing From The Desert

August 28, 2019 Categories: Arizona · Botanical pottery · Canister and Vases · Clay · Custom Art · Flowers · Gardening · handmade · September · Shadow box · Southwest Art · UncategorizedTags: Agave cactus · art · bumblebee · butterflies · cardinals · ceramics · desert · design · donkeys · inspiration · music · plates · pottery · quails · red bird · southwestLeave a comment

I never tire of the desert life. Sometimes I think about living in some other part of the country but I always follow it up with …”but I will miss the desert”. How blessed I am to be living in a place that has amazing weather, the best sunsets, exotic cactus, dramatic monsoons, easy winters, wide open blue, orange or pink skies, purple majestic mountains, wild lightning shows, starry starry nights that go on forever. Among all that are desert critters that have adapted to the scorching summers; groups of javalina seem to startle the family dog, the coyote party…