Large ceramic bowl and tray made by Natalie Warrens in 1990. Bowl is 12 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches and tray is 16 x 3 1/2 inches.
Born in 1960, Natalie was exposed to the arts at a very young age and began to pursue a career in art during high school. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Portland State University in 1984, and immediately continued her studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, earning a Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics in 1986.
Natalie began selling her work in the Chicago area while also teaching ceramics part-time at both the university level and in Chicago’s public schools as a visiting artist. Much of her inspiration came from these teaching experiences, especially while working with children. Their spontaneity and daring use of color continues to influence Natalie’s work. She is inspired by the natural world as well as pop culture and enjoys incorporating images of animals in her work to express her deep connection with their energy.
She has maintained ceramic studios in Portland, Santa Fe and Chicago.