The Heart in Art on Etsy: Creative Giving

Handpicked on Etsy

Today's 'potpourri' showcase is about beauty emanating from hand and heart. These Etsy artists are but a few among many who combine their artistic skills with the spirit of giving to benefit those in need, donating all or part of their proceeds to worthy causes from cancer or autism research to child or animal welfare. Browsing Etsy's search pages, I was inspired by generous artisans working in a broad range of media and styles, working independently or in teams to raise funds for charity. Please click on the pictures to visit these Etsy stores and learn more. Prices range from $4.00 to $200.00. From upper left to bottom right, today's Etsy sellers include: HandmadeHelp, ApacheMoon, sophiapip, brooksearthfarm, HandmadeHelp, EtsyForCharity, slumptown, EtsyForCharity, artbysas, HOST

Clay: Defying Convention on Etsy

Handpicked on Etsy

Today I focused on clay as medium, and unearthed these beautiful examples of unconventional works by Etsy artists that charm and captivate the senses. These artists explore various finishes, textures and functionality to create these small objects with sizeable impact on the eye, and invite a closer look. Several of these artists are undiscovered on Etsy, despite their astonishing skill and creativity. Please click on pictures that appeal to you and convo these artists with your words of encouragement. Prices range from $20.00 to $225.00.

From top left to bottom right, today's artisits include: earthenwood, luckalilly,elementclaystudion, charlesandsusie, FinnCreations, stepanka, juliefawnbioisseau,dbacock, juditavill, muddyfingers, newgeorgiaclayworks, alyssaettinger

Teapots on Etsy: What's Brewing?

Handpicked on Etsy

These artful teapots are far too fabulous to hide away in the cupboard. The teapot has long been a fascinating theme of student competitions, a perfect exercise of functional design, technique and aesthetics. These twelve Etsy artists display their mastery in a diversity of pots. Which one suits your style? Click on the pictures to view these listings. Prices range from $39.00 to $225.00.

These artists include: PainterlyPots, youngleem48, rmello, georgiesmom, lurearts, lenamiller, pagepottery, charlesandsusie, skybirdarts, georgiesmom, Bruce606, LaPellaPottery