Medium Dog Holding Two Balls, Clay
12" x 7"
Original: SOLD

Tall Dog with Three Balls, Clay
12" x 7"
Original: $125

Large Dog in a Party Hat, Clay
35" x 7"
Original: SOLD

Large Dog in a Party Hat, Clay
35" x 7"
Original: SOLD

Medium Monk, Clay
14" x 2.5"
Original: $95

Tall Monk, Clay
15" x 4"
Original: $125

Extra Large Monk, Clay
35" x 8"
Original: $495

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Cris Kelly

I have a deep, natural desire to create, it’s been with me all my life. It took me years to follow that desire and to go in the direction of ceramics and sculpture.

I was a freelance commercial photographer for my career, a great gig for many years.   The draw toward 3D work, especially clay, finally took over and soon became my obsession.  I needed to learn everything I could about clay and 3 dimensional work.    

So, I bought a bag of clay, borrowed library books and started to play with clay.  

At times I have no idea what will come out of the lump of clay in front of me until it is finished.  In my studio I am happy and free (I am mostly like that everywhere else, too).

I revere all animals, no matter the species. When I was 3 years old, I communicated solely by barking and walking on all fours.  That 'inner dog' has never left me and I often sculpt dogs in honor of their true joy, happiness, friendship and love.