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Artist Statement

Homeport Pottery Studio

Cathie Cantara

131 Beachwood Ave.

Kennebunkport, ME 04046

(207)967-0301

I consider myself very lucky. I grew up in an environment that nurtured creativity. My parents met in art school and my Dad supported our family as an artist. As a child I remember playing in his studio and watching him work. My Mom would set up still lifes and encourage me to paint. Both my parents played a major role in shaping who I am as an artist today.

It was my Dad's work (*especially his work as a designer for Blenko Glass) that taught me that the world around us is enhanced by instilling beauty into the functional objects that people use on a daily basis. This is the philosophy I try to convey in the pieces I create.

Thank you for taking the time to view my work.

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Look for more Open Studios to be added to my calendar in 2010. They will feature throwing demos, studio tours and refreshments. Join us and get first pick of pieces coming just out of the kiln! Check back for times and dates as I firm up my 2010 show schedule.

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Once again this year, I will be participating in the Southern Maine Clay Guild's Show hosted by the York Art Association. The show features the many talented Ceramic Artists of the Guild and there will be an amazing aray of handcrafted pieces available for sale. The opening Reception is Friday, February 12th, 5-8 pm and the show will be open Saturdays and Sundays, through March 7th.There will be a Kids Day on, Sat. Feb. 27th and the Guild will be sponsoring Empty Bowls Project to benefit a local food pantry on Fri. Mar. 5th. I hope to see you there! :)

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My New Year's Resolution this year is to open an Etsy Store. It should be fully up and running in the first couple weeks in January. You can click on the link to check up on my progress or to shop!!!!!