Mary Anne Begg

My artwork reflects my love and respect for nature, especially the oak tree. I enjoy working in the medium of clay and find satisfaction and a connectiveness with the earth when carving and shaping the leaves used primarily to decorate my pots. The undulating curves of oak leaves and the sturdy gnarled tree trunks and branches reaching outwards and upwards to form an almost perfect circular shape continue to fascinate me. I am always searching in the fall for that “perfect” oak leaf – thus my longtime interest in using leaves with my pots. I hope that people will enjoy using them in their everyday lives.