Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Furrytale Ceramics

In the past I've mentioned a couple of artists whose work I collect and shared a few of their pieces with you. One is Youlia Anderson who owns Furrytale Ceramics Studio in Pennsylvania. Youlia is originally from Russia and must have studied dogs closely to capture their movements so well.
Each of her pieces is hand sculpted without the use of molds, so each is an original.
I like her work because she's captured the whimsical nature of Porties as this piece show.


Her work is very dimensional and detailed. She does free standing pieces, wall art, and useful pieces such as plates and mugs.


I have a couple of Christmas pieces, too.


She sculpts a number of different breeds of dogs and also does horses. One example is the Terrier Taxi that I posted  in November.

She really seems to capture the spirit of my breed as in this piece called "Rub A Dub Dub, A Portie In The Tub."

Check out her web site at Furrytale Ceramics. Her work can also be found at Cafe Press and on Ebay.
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21 comments:

  1. Two French BulldogsMarch 3, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Oh my goodness we love the boat
    Benny & Lily

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  2. Bella Roxy & MacduiMarch 3, 2011 at 1:13 AM

    Gorgeous sculptures. We'll check them out.....there may be scotties!

    XXXOOO Daisy, kendra & Bella

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  3. DukeMarch 3, 2011 at 5:06 AM

    Youlia Anderson does beautiful work. Mom has seen her beauties for sale on ebay many times!

    Love ya lots,
    Maggie and Mitch

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  4. DexterMarch 3, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Those sculptures are awesome. I sent her a peemail to see if she does mastiffs. One can always hope.

    Slobbers,
    mango

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  5. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥March 3, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Very nice pieces. We laugh when we see that last one. We know how much you PWDs love the water, but a bubble bath?? No way for us - BOL.

    Woos ~ Phantom, Thunder, and Ciara

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  6. SissySeesMarch 3, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Love it all, but that "Fudge" mug!! How sweet. I'm afraid to click over... she probably does bassets and JRTs too. ;)

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  7. gMarieMarch 3, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Darlin' those are fabulous! Does she do my dogs? Hope you are well - new job is kicking my arse these days, lots to do and really busy. Can't wait to settle down and get my life back :) g

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  8. Lapdog CreationsMarch 3, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Oh those are simply adorable... I esp love the Welcome sign!

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  9. DawnMarch 3, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Very cute!

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  10. JanMarch 3, 2011 at 12:42 PM

    We love art when it is fun like this.

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  11. ♥I am Holly♥March 3, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Those are adorable! Lots of love, Holly and mom

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  12. LizzieJaneMarch 3, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    I love the Portie in the tub! What lovely pieces you have Sue.
    x

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  13. MarjieMarch 3, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    I especially like that the portie in a tub has taken a fish for company!

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  14. ~Kim at Golden Pines~March 3, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    I remember the figurine you posted in November and love these just as much! I think they'd be a great addition to anyone's home!!

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  15. Beyond the Dog DishMarch 4, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I really love these - I am not sure which is my favourite. It's a toss up between the car and the bath tub!! She is talented!

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  16. PamelaMarch 4, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    The artwork is grand. I sometimes complain that artists depicting animals give all the great poses to cats while dogs are either just sitting or standing. You're right, these ceramics really do capture the motion of dogs.

    I've awarded you a Memetastic Award. Stop by Something Wagging This Way Comes to pick it up.

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  17. powder-puffMarch 4, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Those are lovely! The tub one is absolutely adorable!

    Lots of love
    puffy

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  18. ScrabblequeenMarch 4, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Awesome pup art! Off I go to see more.

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  19. Brandon - The dog with a blogMarch 5, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Oh gosh, those are wonderful!
    The sculptures are so cute :)

    Rudy's Raiser

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  20. SoggibottomMarch 5, 2011 at 5:25 PM

    If ......
    If I were a dog :-)
    I would have been born to be a water loving fluffy tailed doe eyed and soft haired breed. :-) :-) :-)
    Love this post Sue :-) x x x x x
    I would also be able to snorkel... :-) x

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  21. TracyMarch 6, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Wow, what talent...I wish I had the patience to do something like that. I love the two dogs in the boat; how fun!

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