Hannah Lenhart

I’m inspired by daily life and try to incorporate elements that bring joy into each handcrafted ceramic piece. As a lover of color and pattern, these elements play huge roles in my work. Experimenting with new color combinations and the play with proportions help make my studio practice exciting.

Decoration is my absolute favorite part of the process because at this time, for me, is when a piece starts to come alive and develops a little personality. Each piece is hand- painted using colored slips specifically formulated to help achieve a smooth and bright finished product. Decorating techniques, including carving, resist, and piping help me to create fields within my work that allow the eye to bounce and rest on areas of bright colors and patterns.