M. SHAWN CORNELL
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Earth, water, air and fire — so simple, but so complex.   Unknown

I’ve appreciated and collected pottery for decades. Several years ago, my wife enrolled us in a pottery class where I was given the opportunity to experience first hand, working in clay. I’m a dedicated, full time plein air painter, but after throwing my first small vase I was captivated by the enjoyment and satisfaction of creating pottery.

The forms I hand throw are reminiscent of the classic lines found in traditional arts & crafts. They range from tall, tapered vases with rounded shoulders to short, wide mouthed bulbous pots. As in my plein air paintings, nature plays a large role in my inspiration for the decoration of the pottery. Dragonflies, fish, lily pads, trees, wildflowers and landscapes are subjects that find their way onto the surface of my vases and pots. Some decorations are carved, some are painted with traditional brushes, while others incorporate a wax resist method. In my work, greens and earth tones are the dominate glaze colors. I strive to create pieces that are visually strong enough to be displayed as purely decorative items, but if desired, can also be functional containers for floral arrangements. 


My goal as a potter is to create unique pieces that will compliment any setting through their sense of timelessness and classic representations.

Hand Thrown Pottery

Dragonfly Bowl
$185.00
Black and White Cattail Vase
$135.00
Blue Carved Tree Vase
$0.00
Tan Tree Vase
$0.00
Green Vase with Leaves
$170.00
Three Lilies and a Frog Bowl
$150.00
Lily Vase
$110.00
Bonne Terre Vase 403
$140.00
Blue Leaf Vase
$140.00
Bonne Terre Winter Vase
$150.00
Glossy Green Lily Bowl
$70.00
Periwinkle Scenic Vase
$90.00
Narrow Lily Vase
$110.00
Small Tan Maple Leaf Bowl
$60.00
Blue Stylized Rose Vase
$140.00
Round Dragonfly Tan Vase
$70.00
Black and White Leaf Platter
$220.00
Stylized Rose Platter
$230.00
Small Bonne Terre Vase 403
$80.00
Tall Tan Maple Leaf Vase
$230.00
Bonne Terre Vase 403
$130.00
Tan Dragonfly Vase
$70.00
Tall Stylized Rose Vase
$200.00
Black and White Leaf Bowl
$200.00
Round Black and White Leaf Vase
$95.00
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​"If yo
u see snow in the painting,
it means the artist was standing
in snow.
​If you see rain in the painting,​
it means the artist was getting
​very wet."

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