Hello!

I’m Maryfrances Carter, ceramic artist and painter located in Hickory, North Carolina, with my dear husband, our four full-of-life kids, and studio doodle, Wallie.

I’ve been drawn to art and a creative practice my whole life and I seek to weave the spark of creativity in to everything I do. We’ve been given such beautiful and inspiring world! From a fallen leaf, to a budding flower, the world around me and life through my children’s eyes are constant inspirations. My brush, pencil, and clay tools have become extensions of my hands and heart. It’s my passion to create art that is both beautiful and functional. I hope to create pieces that give a moment of calm amidst the bustle of everyday routines.

This is why I have fallen so deeply in love with ceramics. Transforming a lump of clay into an unique piece of art that can be used and enjoyed is exhilarating! Working from my studio, I am usually found quietly working on my next idea! Each piece is wheel-thrown and hand illustrated using techniques I’ve learned from watercolor painting, gold embossing, and line drawing. Whether it is a mug, a plate, a bowl, or whatever my sketchbook scratches have inspired, I desire to transform everyday moments in to opportunities to savor beauty and simplicity. Let’s enjoy life’s little moments, together!

xo, Maryfrances