TAF XEQUL STARGRAZER was created with the use of a variety of quality art and exotic glazes, some of them being custom mixed by the artist, and many of them discontinued.  After several trips through the kiln, he was finished in diamond tough clear glaze, so his brilliant hues will not fade or scratch over time.  He is absolutely unique, a definite OOAK, and is approximately 7.5 x 5.5 inches in size.

The price of commissioning a leopard frog is a very reasonable $50 for models ranging from 3” to 8” in length.  Larger models will be priced accordingly; we can talk… 

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 Here is a critter new to the TAF zoo, a tiny little custom glazed rooster!  But even though this little chanticleer is tiny, he most certainly has not been ignored in the detail department!  His body is a lovely honey gold, with deeper brown breast, flank and wingtips.  His beak and legs are shaded gray, his wattle, comb and face are in varying tones of red, and his eyes show eyewhites for depth.  The neatest part about this guy, however, are his underside and tail feathers, both created with different techniques but ones producing extremely complimentary results!  The underside is in deep, rich evergreen (no green glaze used, btw) that is softened by tiny flowing splotches and streaks in shades of blue.  His tail, likewise created without a single drop of green glaze, is more of a deep forest green, speckled and splotched instead in tones of teal and royal blue with the deepest brown and almost metallic charcoal popping throughout.   All in all there is wonderful depth for a rooster so tiny, a rooster we believe ended up looking remarkably like those produced commercially in the mid-20th century!  Produced using various glazing techniques and no less than fourteen different quality glazes, this little guy is finished in clear gloss glaze, thus assuring his colors will not fade or alter over time.  Signed and dated by the artist, he is a minute 3 x 3.5 inches in size.

The Kid REALLY likes how this test mushroom turned out!  Once again, simply by applying quality art glazes in a particular sequence, again with some being custom mixed together, TAF comes up with yet another extremely unique piece.  This one has a wonderful stem in varying shades of taupe, khaki and brown, but the cap is almost too intricate to describe.  On a backdrop of deep, rich olive, there are brown blotches and specks, bright sky blue streaks, and a wonderful assortment of crystalline splotches in coordinating shades of greens and blues.  Here and there a spot or two of bright teal pops out as accent.  This is a large mushroom, standing approximately 7” tall, with a cap having a diameter of about 5”.  Definitely a OOAK piece.

Here is a repeat of an earlier mushroom, one that turned out so nice that the glazing process was repeated on a different model.  And yes, even though glazed in the same manner, this one turned out differently.  Thus this mushroom is yet another one-of-a-kind piece, and one that is surprisingly realistic to boot!  As with all mushrooms I produce, this little fungus was made with a variety of quality art glazes, some of them custom mixed, applied differentially to create something fresh and unique.  Its cap may not be as deep a brown as that of its predecessor, but those rich tones are definitely there.  Instead, this time more of the coppery-gold components came out, flowing evenly into the deeper shades.  Distributed over all are tiny specks and spots, in mossy green and the softest, palest of dusty blue.  The blue tones are repeated in the stem and gills, mixing nicely with root beer and just the tiniest touch of soft, dusty mossy green.  As this mushroom has been kiln-fired, it can withstand an outdoor environment; it just needs to be brought back inside when the temps approach freezing.  But it is a lovely indoor piece, and would look just as nice sitting next to a potted plant, or perhaps actually sitting in the pot of a larger one.  This rich little beauty stands nearly 5” tall, and is approximately 3.5” across the cap at its widest. It is signed and dated by the artist.

Here is a little test mushroom that is a touch different from the others glazed by the artist.  The colors are rich and complex; let’s see if they can be described!  First of all, the stem is entirely different from those of former mushrooms.   This time it has been glazed in tones of golden sand, with tiny touches of pale cream and milk chocolate distributed evenly throughout.  Further highlighting this interesting stem are speckled hints of dusty blue, and an “oversheen” of near-lavender that finishes it in an almost pearlized effect.  Definitely unusual and super rich in appearance, this wonderful stem turned out to be the perfect companion to the cap… and oh WHAT a cap!  This time the artist chose a combination of super rich, flowing art glazes, and flow they did!  (Please see all pictures, LOL!)  Jewel-tones of copper, deep peridot, gold and root beer are accentuated with elongated streaks and spots of black and pale celery.  Here and there, speckles of dusty blue peep out, demure but not entirely overwhelmed by evenly distributed and eye-catching bright yellow splotches.  And boy howdy do those yellow splotches command attention, nestled as they are within their associated haloes of autumn rust!  This absolutely unique little piece stands approximately 5” tall, with the cap being approximately 3” in diameter.  Being kiln-fired in shiny glossy glazes, it can withstand being outdoors (just bring it inside if the temps threaten to drop below freezing) – but we think it would look great indoors by a potted plant!  It is signed and dated by the artist.

Here is what using the same technique on a different mushroom model can do! This tiny mite has a cap glazed entirely like our MUSHROOM TEST 11, but because of the more flattened top this one resulted in spots and splotches rather than elongated streaks! As with its predecessor, jewel-tones of copper, deep peridot, gold and root beer are accentuated with elongated streaks and spots of black and pale celery. Here and there, speckles of dusty blue peep out, demure but not entirely overwhelmed by evenly distributed and eye-catching bright yellow splotches. Some of the art glazes used in the creation of this particular cap did mix and flow together, producing a very pretty and pattern of elongated streaks evenly distributed over its entirety. However, as the artist did not want to TOTALLY repeat another mushroom, the stem and gill structure have been tweaked a bit, and are made in tones of taupe and root beer, chocolate and golden sand. All in all, this lovely little ‘shroom is uniquely unto itself, a definite OOAK piece standing a mere 3.5 by 2.3 inches in size. It is signed and dated by the artist.

The Kid just loves playing with those wonderful, flowy art glazes, and decided to find out what would happen if something was exchanged for something else that resulted in our Test Mushroom 13. Here is the end result: a wonderfully speckled and spotted ‘shroom that is CLOSE to its predecessor, yet differs enough to be considered OOAK. This time the glazes mixed together to produce a base color in which those tiny cells are more prevalent, each outlined in nearly true black. That cap is then liberally covered with splotches and spots of gold-haloed scarlet, turquoise and peacock blue, interspersed here and there with ones of celery and jade. The gills and stem are a touch darker, being glazed in tones of golden brown, sand, root beer and dusty blue. To bring definition to the gill structure, it was then further darkened. This lovely fungus stands nearly 5” tall, and is approximately 3.5 inches across its cap. Signed by the artist, it is NFS. Contact us if you would like something along this order made for you!

Here is yet another totally unique and one-of-a-kind mushroom, one created with a completely different set of glazes, and one whose stem turned out to be a very realistic one.  Once again created by the custom application of quality art glazes, some of them custom mixed in turn, this ‘shroom turned out to be very rich in color.  The cap is almost too complex to describe, being covered primarily in tones of silvery blue, dusty green, and gentle brown and gold.  Here and there deep teals pop out, flowing around to encapsulate the “almost rings” and spots of palest, icy blue that are uniformly sprinkled about.  Turning this beauty about in light reveals that cap is not only an evenly distributed admixture of colors flowing subtly into one another, but of finishes as well.  Not entirely glossy, not entirely satin, the cap is a fusion of both… and is supported by a stem that is almost as beautiful.  That stem is a deeper, richer color than those of former mushrooms coming out of TAF studio, being golden brown for the most part.  Overlaying this base color are shades of root beer and teak, which augment it in flowing streaks and absolutely pop it into life.  Topping this are speckles and splotches in silvery lavender, while a deep translucent chocolatey-black blends the stem into the likewise darkened gills.  This wonderful fungus is substantial in size, standing approximately 7-1/2 inches tall and over 5 inches in diameter at the cap.  It is intended as a competition piece and currently NFS, but will be reproduced on another mushroom in the near future.

Next is another one of the smaller mushrooms, one designed to be a competition piece.  This little fellow sports a cap glazed to show tiny cells of deep forest green, cells outlined in nearly black.  Splattered liberally all over this unique base are spots and dots, splotches and patches in teals and peacock blues, golds and scarlets, some of them being haloed.  The gills are a rich golden root beer in color, blending seamlessly into a golden amber stem, in turn being patched in places by silvery sand.  Another beautiful blend of fantasy with the realistic, this mushroom is never to be exactly repeated; however, another one is in the works which will closely follow this color combination.  This tiny ‘shroom is 2” by 2” and is signed and dated by the artist.

Ok, we said another one similar to TEST 18 was in the works, and here it is!  This is one sweet little OOAK mushroom, kiln-fired and ready to join your garden crew.  As with its predecessors, the glazes mixed together to produce a cap covered in tiny deep green cells, each outlined in nearly true black. That cap is then liberally covered with splotches and spots of gold-haloed scarlet, turquoise and peacock blue, interspersed here and there with ones of celery and jade. The gills are a touch darker, being glazed in tones of golden brown, sand, root beer and dusty blue. Supporting this unique cap is a stem in root beer streaked amber, mmmm. This lovely fungus stands nearly 5” tall, and is approximately 3.5 inches across its cap. It is signed and dated by the artist.

This mushroom is one designed by combining materials and techniques used in two prior ones.  Once again created with the custom application of quality art glazes, this ‘shroom, along with its predecessors, turned out to be very rich in color.  As with Mushroom 16, the cap is almost too complex to describe, being covered primarily in tones of silvery blue, dusty green, and gentle brown and gold.  Here and there deep teals pop out, flowing around to encapsulate the “almost rings” and spots of palest, icy blue that are uniformly sprinkled about.  This lovely cap is sparked into eye-popping life by the rich, even depth of its super glossy finish… and is supported by a stem that is unusual to say the least.  That stem is the “tweak,” this time being glazed in sandier tones, covered with miniscule russet streaks and deeper, charcoal specks.  Overlaying this base color flow shades of root beer, russet and teak, which augment the stem in yet more flowing streaks that absolutely pop it into life and connect it seamlessly with the splotched and darkened amber gills.  This wonderful fungus is perfect for display, being approximately 5 inches tall and 3 inches across the cap.  It is intended as a competition piece and currently NFS, but will be reproduced on another mushroom in the near future.

This mushroom is one designed by combining materials and techniques for the cap that were used in several earlier ones; the stem and gills, however, are different making this a OOAK piece.  As with all mushrooms the artist produces, this latest test was created with the custom application of quality art glazes, this ‘shroom, along with its predecessors, turned out to be very rich in color.  Like earlier permutations, the cap is almost too complex to describe, being covered primarily in tones of silvery blue, dusty green, and gentle brown and gold.  Here and there deep teals pop out, flowing around to encapsulate the “almost rings” and spots of palest, icy blue that are uniformly sprinkled about.  This lovely cap is sparked into eye-popping life by the rich, even depth of its super glossy finish… and is supported by a stem that is a bit unusual to say the least!  That stem is in shades of the lightest, palest grays-to-blues-on-oyster white, and is a bit texturized in that it shows minute bumps and the teensiest of itty bitty bubbles into which amber color has flowed.  Between the cap and stem are of course the gills, which are deeply shaded and generally root beer in color, color which flows in an artsy manner down into the stem itself.  Standing approximately 4-1/2” tall and nearly 4” across the cap, this little gem is signed and dated by the artist.  It can be displayed anywhere, including outside: just bring it in when temperatures approach freezing. 

This next mushroom being offered is a likewise OOAK piece, and as with all others was created using several quality art glazes and techniques.  This time the artist was after something a touch more on the realistic side, and it is felt that goal has been reached.  : )  Here the cap is dotted, specked and splotched in wonderful, earthy tones of gold and russet, taupe and chocolate, with pale, pale streams of not-quite baby blue softly flowing throughout.  The colors in the cap flow gently into the edge of the gills, which are a deeply shaded, rich root beer in color.  Finally the stem is a wonderful shaded white, the shading being in tones of soft grayish blue.  Standing approximately 4-1/2” tall and nearly 4” across the cap, this glossy beauty can be displayed outside – just bring ‘er in when temperatures approach freezing.  It is signed and dated by the artist.

Ok, the Kid couldn’t help herself, lol.  Please say howdy to the latest little ray of sunshine to come trotting into the TAF barns, TAF AMURI!  Once upon a time this little cutie-pie was a draft horse, but looky what transformation has occurred: now she’s a leopard appaloosa!  Literally, lol.  AMURI is a test model for our equally tongue-in-cheek leopard frog TAF BOGARDUS, who may be seen on our website. Though she’s a test model, however, she was given the same painstaking care and attention to detail as her follow-up.  Her eyes are an extremely icy green (sorry that the camera thought “WHITE!”  They really are a pale, pale icy green, like some cats eyes are.)  Her golden coat is delicately shaded, as are her hooves and nostrils.  And while you’re checking out the shading in those nostrils, take a gander at the nose, now notedly feline!  She sports a pretty white blanket, but best of all are the myriad leopard rosettes that cover practically every inch of her body!  A petite 3” x 3” in size, she is finished in crystal clear, diamond tough gloss glaze so her brilliant coat will remain true, and is signed “LB test ‘09” under the glaze on her belly.  She comes complete with a laminated COA.  Let her guard your herd!

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Offered for your consideration is what turned out to be a very pretty little garden snail!   Seeking to maintain a harmonious balance with the simplicity of the mold’s basic design, this snail was likewise glazed in a simple yet eye-catching manner.  The body is a great khaki color, with evenly distributed tones of charcoal and hints of brown.  The shell is in varying tones of rich, smooth jade green, and is dotted with occasional splashes of peacock, ice-green, russet, and ice blue.  Very tiny, minute specks of golden khaki (too small for the camera to pick up) are evenly distributed all over the shell, bringing yet more balance to the piece in general.  Nicely sized at 8” long by 4.5” tall, this little fellow sports a satin finish.  He has been kiln fired, not only so his colors will remain true, but also so he might be displayed outside in a garden as well.  But on second thought, maybe he’d look just as nice peeping out from beneath a potted indoor plant!  This snail is a one of a kind creation, and has been created using discontinued glazes. 

Here is the first bull ever glazed by The Kid: TAF WHIPLASH, the wild n’ woolly Texas longhorn!  While still in the bisque stage, poor ol’ WHIP had a losing battle with a wildcat (ok, really a 4-month-old Houdini of a kitten) who managed to get into his corral and go on the offensive.  Thus this poor bull’s horns, tail, and one entire leg have been re-sculpted by the artist before any color was applied.  But then, with a mix of quality glazes and underglazes, some custom mixed, WHIP was brought into glorious life!  His coat is multicolored in spots, splotches, speckles and patches.  His hooves and horns are wonderfully shaded.  His undersides are deep in color and nicely shaded and mottled as well.  And his eyes are an extremely realistic, russet brown.  Since WHIPLASH has been re-sculpted while in the bisque stage, we cannot guarantee his safety in shipping, and thus hesitate to sell him.  He is here as a display model.

KOOLIE is a great size, sitting about 7.5” tall but only 4.5” across at her widest.  She is definitely a one-of-a-kind piece.

Well… what can we say about MIKEY that the photos don’t already show?  Here he is, a squat squatter of a toad, all done up by the careful application of many different art glazes and underglazes, some of them custom mixed in turn.  He’s a wonderful toady greenish-khaki on his back, dotted with deeper, richer brown tones, while his underbelly is… well, “toadish” in color, lol.  Eye-popping golden peepers stare out sardonically upon his little ceramic world.  His finish is not quite glossy, not quite satin, but somewhere toadishly in-between.  Standing (ok, squatting) at a substantial 4” x 7”, MIKEY has been created as a gift, and therefore is not for sale.  But, since he was also a test for toad color, look for other such creations in the future, or contact us if you’d like to commission one!

Well, well, well!  Looky who’s come hopping down the bunny trail!  Is it Peter Rabbit?  The Country Bunny with the Little Gold Shoes?  The perpetually hurried White Rabbit of Wonderland fame?  Nope, guess again!  It’s Scioto’s (we think) marvelous life-sized laying rabbit, transformed here into a black and white domestic!  With nicely splotched white-on-black ears, black face and shaded black tail, shaded toes, inner ears and muzzle, cute little pink nose and wonderful baby blue eyes, this feller is the last one you’d ever want to consider for hassenpfeffer!  Over a foot long and nearly 8” to the top of his ears, he’s quite the attention-getter… but as he was created to be a gift he is not for sale.  However, should you wish a little (ok, life-sized) bun-bun custom painted to your heart’s desire, please don’t hesitate to contact us!

This appealing little fellah is, sorry to say, destined for competition, and is therefore NFS.  One may be commissioned, however; please write if you are interested.  He is a great size, coming in at approximately 4” tall x 4” wide x 5.5” long (fat little toot, isn’t he?).  Cleaned by the artist and finished in the shiniest of gloss glazes, he is signed and dated.

Using custom glazes and underglazes and a variety of techniques, The Kid created this darling as a Christmas present for a special little girl.  Wee Timmikins now resides in a place of prominence in a loving home.

Even though this fish is unglazed on the inside, it should be able to be immersed in water.  We apologize for any confusion brought on by conflicting text concerning TAF’s first glazed goldfish, “Champ.”

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There’s just something about a fish. Think about it: the inherent beauty of lazily flapping fins swirling in the water, the kaleidoscope of color flashing iridescently in the light, the gentle means by which they move along: hypnotic, soothing…

Not to mention being plain fun to glaze!

Ok, The Kid admits the latter, and is having entirely too much fun coming up with ideas for fish. Here’s another one, TAF MIDAS. Yes, “Midas,” because it’s GOLD, hee hee, get it? Ha ha… ok, down to earth, er, water that is and let us continue.

Here in all its fishy splendor is, as introduced, the second in what might just evolve into an entire series of upcoming fish: TAF MIDAS. “MIDAS” is created using different art glazes, which resulted in a golden fish with the flash of deeper gold here and there, soft and sultry white areas blending into black patches, deep black eyes and fade-to-white fins. MIDAS is approximately 4” in length and is UNSIGNED, but comes with a laminated certificate of authenticity (including a portrait photo, LOL.)

Even though this fish is unglazed on the inside, it should be able to be immersed in water. We apologize for any confusion brought on by conflicting text concerning TAF’s first glazed goldfish, “Champ.”

HERE IS SOMETHING RARE AND UNUSUAL:  A CERAMIC COBRA CUSTOM GLAZED TO INDIAN COBRA.  Rendered in gloss and exotic glazes, Nag's beautiful color will never fade or scratch off.  TRUST him...

Whoa, dude...  The Kid is still playing around with glazes!  Here’s another unusual mushroom, created once again with layering of several different quality art glazes (shhh, we can’t divulge what and in which order, lol!) – some of them being a custom mix themselves.  Because of the fashion in which the glazes react with each other, this pretty little fungus has a very realistic stem.  The cap is different as well, having an artsy flowing look of sage greens and dusty blues, deep russet-brown spots and specks, and larger splotches in varying shades of yummy blue!  All in all this turned out to be a very attractive piece, and is definitely OOAK.  It stands approximately 4.5” tall, and is almost 4” at the diameter of the cap.

Here is another unique mushroom offered up for your consideration.  Once again created  with the use of many different art glazes, some of them custom mixed, this pretty little fungus sports a stem in tones of taupes and root beer, with just the barest hint of dusty blue for depth.  The cap is absolutely one of a kind, in shades of khakis, deep forest and dusty greens, with spots of icy blue, brilliant teal, peacock and russet distributed nicely throughout.  The underside is shown just because, well, we think it’s as pretty as the topside!  The gills are nicely highlighted by the flowing art glazes, which flowed very evenly all around.  (This isn’t easy; glaze likes to run away sometimes, lol!)  This rich little beauty stands approximately 4.5” tall, and is about 4” in diameter at the cap.  It is finished in shining, glossy glaze; the colors will remain true and not fade or alter over time.  Being glazed, it is resistant to rain and can be placed outside, although perhaps it might look just as pretty standing next to a potted plant inside! 

Here’s another unusual mushroom, created once again with layering of several different quality art glazes (shhh, we can’t divulge what and in which order, lol!) – some of them being a custom mix themselves.  This pretty little fungus sports a stem in rich tones of russet, chocolaty-brown and root beer, with just the barest hints of translucent black for depth.  The cap is absolutely one of a kind, in SUPER SHINY deep, rich and solid black, with spots and splotches of coppery-russet distributed nicely throughout.  This is highlighted by an occasional golden yellow which the camera did not manage to pick up; the primary focus of the cap, however, are the large, eye-demanding spots of bright poppy red!  The underside has shading, which highlights the gill structure. This rich little beauty stands approximately 4.5” tall, and is about 4” in diameter at the cap.  It is finished in shining, glossy glaze; the colors will remain true and not fade or alter over time.  Being glazed, it is resistant to rain and can be placed outside, although perhaps it might look just as pretty standing next to a potted plant inside!  This definitely OOAK piece is signed and dated by the artist.

Here is something different, as far as the world of garden mushrooms goes!  This is a lovely (at least we think so, lol) and long-stemmed little beauty, all in shades of blue!  The stem has been created with custom-mixed quality art glazes, and is in tones of russet, taupe and root beer, with an over-all “wash” of yummy, dusty blue.  The gills are in ALMOST the same tones, only bearing colors a touch deeper, a touch richer, to show the gill structure.  But the cap, wow.  What a pretty cap!  It has been created, once again, with the application of several quality art glazes, some of them custom mixed, which has resulted in a definitely one of a kind piece!  The rich, royal blue background is dotted and spotted and splotched with mossy greens, golds and russets, and blacks and white, with splashes of teal and peacock blues interspersed evenly about.  This absolutely unique little piece stands approximately 5” tall, with the cap being approximately 3.5” in diameter.  Being kiln-fired in shiny glossy glazes, it can withstand being outdoors (just bring it inside if the temps threaten to drop below freezing) – but we think it would look great indoors by a potted plant!  It is signed and dated by the artist.

The next little fungus offered for sale is one that turned out to be a fairly lifelike one.  Patterned after the dangerous-to-eat amanita mushroom, this little beauty sports a speckled white stem (with light reddish tones to tie it in with the cap), gills that are glazed with translucent colors to bring out their structure, and a wonderfully spotted and speckled poppy-red cap!  The stem is shiny, shiny glossy; the cap is textured with the spots being raised.  This little mushroom was made with quality glazes and with several different glazing techniques, and being kiln-fired can withstand being placed outdoors.  However, we think that it would be best displayed indoors, as it is pretty much life-sized at 3.5 “ tall, with the cap being 2.5” in diameter.  (It might get lost in your garden, lol!)  This is a OOAK piece, and is signed and dated by the artist.

Here is a rich, RICH little beauty of a mushroom!  As with all of the mushrooms I create, this one was made with a variety of quality art glazes, some of them being custom mixed.  Varying techniques were used in the creation of this one-of-a-kind piece; I could try again, but this one would NEVER be repeated again.  (Such is the whimsy of the kiln gods, lol!)  This one turned out particularly nice, with a rich (did I say rich?) stem in tones of dusty blues, deep taupes and root beer.  These tones carry up into the gill structure, over which the flowing art glazes used for the cap… well, flowed!  That cap is eye-catching in itself, in rich (I wax redundant) tones of deep brown, root beer, and golden-copper (there is real copper in the glazes used to make this one), with speckles and splotches in dusty moss green and the palest, softest of blues.  As this little lovely has been finished in glossy glazes and kiln fired, it can withstand being placed outdoors.  However, as with all the mushrooms I create, I feel it would be just as pretty displayed indoors next to a potted plant.  This one stands almost 5” tall, and is nearly 3” across the cap.  It is signed and dated by the artist.

This little ‘shroom is approximately 2” tall, and 2” in diameter at its widest.  It is signed and dated by the artist.  Being kiln-fired it can withstand an outdoor environment; just bring it in before the temperatures drop to freezing.  (Personally, however, I think this little fungus would be just as lovely sitting next to an indoor potted plant!

This unique little mushroom is nicely sized at approximately 5” tall, and 3” across the cap at its widest.  It can be placed outdoors since it is glazed and kiln-fired; just be sure to bring it back inside when the temps approach freezing.  But this mushroom will look just as nice sitting indoors, enhancing a potted plant!  It is signed and dated by the artist.

Here’s another unusual mushroom, created once again with layering of several different quality art glazes (shhh, we still won’t divulge what and in which order, lol!) – some of them being a custom mix themselves.  Created with the use of many different art glazes, some of them custom mixed, this pretty little fungus sports a stem in rich tones taupe, dusty blue and root beer, with just the barest hints of cream for depth.  The cap is absolutely one of a kind, in a wonderful mix of light khaki and deeper brown, with spots and splotches of coppery-russet, pale cream and black distributed nicely throughout.  This is highlighted by brilliant peacock blue spots and specks; the primary focus of the cap, however, are the large, eye-demanding spots fiery orange and yellow!  The underside is a mix of deep blue, sandy brown and taupe, all which combine nicely to highlight the gill structure. This rich little beauty stands approximately 4.5” tall, and is about 4” in diameter at the cap.  It is finished in shining, glossy glaze; the colors will remain true and not fade or alter over time.  Being glazed, it is resistant to rain and can be placed outside, although perhaps it might look just as pretty standing next to a potted plant inside!  This definitely OOAK piece is signed and dated by the artist.

Oh, WOW. Looky here: WHATTA ‘SHROOM! Lol; here is definitely one for the books… or for your garden! Brightly speckled and splotched, streaked and spotted, here is another OOAK piece, one with looks that grab your attention and simply demand a second, closer look. What at first appears to be a black cap reveals itself upon inspection to be in shades of extremely deep forest green and deep navy-ish-indigo blue (SUPER difficult to describe, but it’s not exactly black!). That cap is peppered with eensy, beensy little “cells” or evenly patterned dots in tones JUST a touch brighter and lighter than the base color mix. Then over that super and extremely unique cap are spots and splotches in turquoise, peacock blue, flaming scarlet, and soft golden yellow, all interspersed evenly with dotty little streaks of the palest, palest bluish-white. The stem and gills were glazed in shades of golden sand with just a hint of dusty blue and lavender; then the gills were deepened with a chocolatey root beer to give them definition. This wonderful little fungus, standing approximately 5 inches tall and nearly 3 inches across the cap, would be a beautiful addition to your garden (although we think it would look super indoors next to a potted plant!). Just be certain to bring it inside should the temperatures approach freezing. It is signed and dated by the artist.

On to something new! There is just something about this quiet little ‘shroom that grabs one’s attention… and then hangs onto it, for the glazes used to create this one ended up producing one that is a fabulous cross of the realistic and the fantastic! This little fellow is basically in shades of brown… but look closer. The cap is splotched in browns and dusty khakis, russets and deep olive greens, but here and there an almost silvery hue pops through. The gills are a deep olive-khaki, with the barest hints of deeper shades to define them. And the stem is a wonderful mix of light taupe and pale milk chocolate, peppered with the tiniest specks of deeper chocolate brown, with the barest hints of lavender producing an “almost there” sheen over its entirety. All in all, the colors came together “just right,” again creating a ‘shroom entirely different than those produced before, and one that would look just as pretty standing indoors as outside! (If outside, just bring it in before the temperature approaches freezing.) Life-sized at approximately 2” by 2” this mushroom is signed and dated by the artist.

Here is a tiny little mite, but a 'shroom that sports a more realistic color than some of those created in the past. This little fellow has a great golden cap, liberally splotched in tones of gold and rusts, browns and ivories, and dotted with both tiny deep chocolate specks as well as larger, eye-catching yellow spots! The stem is in light taupe hues, with sandy gold and dusty blue overlaid; root beer/rust flows down from the gills, which are golden-ivory outlined in the deeper color. This unusual and artsy kiln-fired mushroom stands approximately 2 inches tall, with a cap that is approximately 2 inches across at its widest. It is signed and dated by the artist.

TEST MUSHROOM 20 is one that is soft and simple in color, pleasing to the eye. This little OOAK lovely sports a wonderful golden amber cap streaked and splotched with silvery sand. This sandy color is repeated in the stem, while the gills retain the great golden amber color of the base cap. This little lovely was created with the use of several quality art glazes, applied in special sequence to obtain the look aimed at by the artist. Here at TAF we think this one turned out realistically, reminiscent of something you'd find peeping from beneath the leaves on the ground as you hike through the forest on a cracklin' early autumn day! This lovely little 'shroom is signed and dated by the artist, and stands approximately 5" tall and 3" across the cap at its diameter.

At a minute 2” x 2” in size, this little fellow might be tiny, but that doesn’t mean he was just “tossed into life.”  No less than four different quality art glazes were used to make his toadishly little self, while custom mixed underglazes were used to bring his golden peepers into life.  He’s got a satiny-gloss of a finish, with his eyes being glossy for realism.  Being kiln fired and glazed, he will withstand an outdoor life; just bring him inside if the temps drop below freezing.  Let this little one-of-a-kind fellow come find a home in your garden, or perhaps a “place of honor” sitting beneath an indoor plant, where he can stare out at you all day long… (lol!)

Here’s our next “glaze test,” and one that turned out kinda nice.  Offered here for your consideration is a sweet little turtle, kiln-fired and ready to join your garden crew.  (If placed outside, just bring him back indoors to live when the temps are below freezing.)  This little fellow was brought to life with the use of four different, quality art glazes (and a new glazing technique), while his eyes were brought to life using custom mixed underglazes.  Those bright, golden peepers were carefully made with four different colors; boy howdy do they pop out at you!  Due to the technique used, this turtle displays a multi finish: his body is satiny, while his eyes and speckled, spotted and splotched shell are glossy.  He is definitely a one of a kind piece, from those almost glowing eyes to his nicely patterned, flowing shell, nicely sized at approximately 6” nose to tail, 4” at his widest, and 3” tall.

Leading the way is the King of all the gryphons: one who represents not merely the communion of eagle and lion, but rather of osprey and white lion!  With golden eyes that see right through you and wonderfully shaded wing-feathers, he holds a beautiful crystal ball that has been pearlized.  This magnificent fantasy creature is rendered entirely in gloss glazes, assuring permanence to his one of a kind coloring, and is signed by the artist.  Approximately 10 inches tall.

Measuring a classic 6 x 8 inches in size, GLYNNA is signed and dated by the artist, and comes complete with a laminated certificate of authenticity.  She is positively guaranteed to be one of a kind, never to be repeated.