My Favorite Tree

With my pottery, I definitely get most of my inspiration from nature. Now that the long cold winter is finally over, I just cannot *WAIT* for the trees to finally get leaves on them. I have so many ideas that have been spinning around in my mind all winter long. I did finally identify my most favorite tree that this vase was inspired by:

The Great Northern Catalpa. It has got to be the most amazing tree in Ohio, it has the largest leaves I have ever seen. The seed pods resemble string beans, and the tree is just massive in stature. This vase was made by taking a leave from the tree, impressing it in the clay and handbuilding the resulting vase. The Daffodils are from my yard, unfortunately the deer ate up all the tulips. I did throw down moth balls, which keep the deer away, just a little too late. Hopefully they will leave the Hostas alone!