Art Studio MZ - Clay Botanica Art

Azaleas No. 1 • Sold

W 5 5/8" x H 5 6/8" X D 3/8"

Inspired by the beauty of wild azaleas bushes growing along my woodland tree line. This whimsical composition features a pressed multi-stem branch adorned with vibrant orange blooms, detailed with magenta outer edges, long filaments with pollen-bearing dots, and clustered oval leaves at the base.
Handcrafted organic square clay tile with rounded corners and an impressed gold-trim border.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Azaleas No. 2

W 6 1/16" x H 8 5/8" X D 3/8"

Inspired by a heartfelt appreciation of Azaleas, this whimsical piece juxtaposes rounded Azalea blooms over radiating blades of a palm leaf. Hand-painted magenta flowers dance across the green palm, creating a vibrant dance of rhythm and motion.
Handcrafted organic rectangular clay tile with raised center and rounded corners with rasied gold-trim border.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Azaleas No. 3 • On Exhibit

W 6" x H 7 1/2" X D 3/8"

Inspired by a heartfelt appreciation of Azaleas, this whimsical piece juxtaposes rounded Azalea blooms over radiating blades of a palm leaf. Hand-painted magenta flowers dance across the green palm, creating a vibrant dance of rhythm and motion.
Handcrafted organic rectangular clay tile with raised center and rounded corners with gold-trim border.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Black Currant Sage • On Exhibit

W 6 3/8" x H 8 1/2" X D 1/4"

Pressed stems of Black Currant Sage are enhanced with hand-painted details of clustered magenta bell-shaped flowers and dusty green heart-shaped sage leaves; symbolizing a spiritual anchor with aura protection.
Handcrafted organic rectangular clay tile with rounded corners.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Bleeding Heart No. 1 • On Exhibit

W 5 7/8" x H 5 7/8" X D 3/8"

Pressed botanicals and hand-painted details of Bleeding Heart flowers from my canoe garden feature a diagonal stem rising upward with vivid heart-shaped blooms, balanced by an opposing stem of green leaves. The composition reflects the courage to love and the delicate duality of love and loss.
Handcrafted organic square clay tile with rounded corners and an impressed inner outline.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Bleeding Heart No. 2 • On Exhibit

W 6 1/8" x H6 1/8 X D 3/8"

Pressed botanicals and hand-painted details of Bleeding Heart flowers from my canoe garden showcase an arched stem of dangling heart-shaped blooms nestled among fern-like green leaves, symbolizing the delicate balance between vulnerability and connection.
Handcrafted organic square clay tile with a raised center, rounded corners, and a raised gold-trim border.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Bleeding Heart No. 3

W 7 1/2" x H 10 3/4" X D 1/2"

Pressed and hand-painted Bleeding Hearts from my canoe garden feature three parallel arching stems with dangling heart-shaped blooms moving in rhythmic harmony symbolizing strength, courage and surrender to love.
Handcrafted, large organic rectangular clay tile with rounded corners and a raised center with gold trim; with stand.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Dogwood Blooms

W 5 7/8" x H 8 3/8" X D 1/4"

A sculptural kaleidoscope of pressed Dogwood tree branch, with elliptic leaves and heart-shaped petal-like bracts joining at center to form clustered buds. The hand-painted shimmering starlight bracts represent the promise of new life during the Spring Equinox.
Handcrafted organic rectangular clay tile with rounded corners and an impressed gold-trim border.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Evening Primrose No. 1 • On Exhibit

W 6 1/8" x H 8 1/2" X D 3/8"

Inspired by the wild Evening Primrose thriving in my garden, this piece features pink blooms floating on tall stalks alongside grass and boxwood leaves. The twilight blossoms fade by the following afternoon, only for new buds to repeat the vibrant show again at sunset—symbolizing renewal and second chances.
Handcrafted organic rectangular clay tile with rounded corners and an impressed gold-trim border.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Evening Primrose No. 2 • On Exhibit

W 4 7/8" x H 5 7/8" X D 3/8"

Inspired by the wild Evening Primrose playfully present in my garden this peice features golden-yellow blooms that vividly stand out amongst the surrounding vegetation —a beautiful reflection of being a light in the darkness.
Handcrafted organic square clay tile with rounded corners, impressed gold-trim border.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanica blooms, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Impatiens Balsamina

W 4 1/2" x H 6 5/8" X D 3/8"

Impatiens balsamina’s pressed and hand-painted details of its soft peach cup-shaped double flowers, teardrop buds, and lance-shaped leaves evoke its symbolism of healing, peace, and tranquility.
Handcrafted organic rectangular clay tile with rounded corners and an impressed gold-trim border.
White air dry clay with pressend blooms with acrylic paint, glazed clear satin polyurethane; signed back.

Mimosa Tree No. 1

Circle 5 3/8" X D 3/8"

The Mimosa Persian Silk Tree’s pressed botanicals and hand-painted details of its fluffy pink blossoms and feathery leaves capture the airy grace and delicate beauty of its distinctive blooms.
Handcrafted organic circular clay tile with an impressed gold-trim border.
White air dry clay with pressend blooms with acrylic paint, glazed clear satin polyurethane; signed back.

Mimosa Tree No. 2

W 4 5/8" x H 6 5/8" X D 3/8"

The Mimosa Persian Silk Tree’s pressed botanicals and hand-painted details of its fluffy pink blossoms and feathery leaves capture the airy grace and delicate beauty of its distinctive blooms.
Handcrafted organic rectangular clay tile with rounded corners and an impressed gold-trim border.
White air dry clay with pressend blooms with acrylic paint, glazed clear satin polyurethane; signed back.

Rosebay Rhododendron No. 1 • On Exhibit

W 4 4/8" x H 6 3/4" X D 3/8"

Inspired by the Great Laurel, native to the Appalachian Mountains, this art piece celebrates the plant’s life cycle. Through layered compostion of large buds at the crown, followed by full bloom flowers and nestled seeds; rising above a canopy of broad evergreen leaves. Their natural beauty and resilience serve as a powerful reflection of inner strength.
Handcrafted organic rectangle clay tile with impressed rounded corners outline and gold side edges.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Rosebay Rhododendron No. 2

W 4 3/4" x H 7 3/16" X D 1/4"

The assembly of this piece is inspired by Rosebay Rhododendron (Great Laurel) flowers, combined with boxwood leaves and dropseed grass to create a whimsical composition. A soft light-yellow background and gold glazing evoke a sense of time held still, reminiscent of a vintage botanical study.
Handcrafted organic rectangular clay tile with rounded corners and pink-gold detailing along the sides.
White air dry clay with pressend blooms with acrylic paint, glazed clear satin polyurethane; signed back.

Rose of Sharon No. 1 • On Exhibit

W 7" x H 8 3/4" X D 1/4"

The Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) tree growing along the edge of the pasture inspired the two open flowers, bud and three-lobed diamond leaves along a single stem, set amongst other foliage. The purple blooms with their wavy overlapping petals and an extended central gold pistil, highlighting their delicate trumpet-shaped form. Their graceful beauty symbolize divine grace and spiritual perfection.
Handcrafted organic oval clay tile with an impressed gold-trim border.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Rose of Sharon No. 2

W 6 7/8" x H 8 5/8" X D 3/8"

The Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) growing along the edge of the pasture inspired this piece, capturing the fullness of an open bloom alongside an unfolding flower with contrasting three-lobed diamond-shaped leaves set on a diagonal stem. Soft purple-lavender hibiscus petals surround a gold central pistil symbolizing beauty, love, and divine grace.
Handcrafted organic oval clay tile with rounded corners, raised center, and impressed gold outlined border.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Rose of Sharon No. 3

W 5 7/8" x H 8 1/5" X D 3/8"

The Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) growing along the edge of the pasture inspired this series, capturing trumpet-shaped blooms in varying sizes arranged along a multi-branched stem. The composition reflects the plant’s natural rhythm of growth, evoking themes of rebirth and new beginnings.
Handcrafted organic rectangular clay tile with rounded corners and a raised center with gold trim.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed back.

Rose of Sharon No. 4

W 6 1/8" x H 8 5/8" X D 3/8"

The Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus syriacus) growing along the edge of the pasture inspired this series, exploring a centered hibiscus bloom and bud rendered in an antique-style illustration with lowered saturation and gold accents. Its graceful beauty symbolizes divine grace and spiritual perfection.
Handcrafted organic rectangular clay tile with rounded corners and a raised center with gold trim.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed back.

Sappora No. 1

W 5" x H 6" X D 3/8"

Rhododendron 'Sapporo' hybrids from Germany in my front lawn inspired this series. I fell in love with its striking blotch of dark purple speckling on the upper petals. This composition stacks flowers on a stem with its elliptic green leaves and exploration of gold for its petals to display my love for the flowers. Symbolically the blotch symbolizes passion, protection, and the opening of the heart space.
Handcrafted organic rectangle clay tile with impressed rounded corners outline and gold side edges.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Sappora No. 2 • On Exhibit

W 4 3/4" x H 6 7/8" X D 3/8"

Rhododendron 'Sapporo' hybrids from Germany in my front lawn inspired this series. I fell in love with its striking blotch of dark purple speckling on the upper petals. This composition stacks flowers on a stem with boxwood foliage and exploration of gold for its petals to display my love for the flowers. Symbolically the blotch symbolizes passion, protection, and the opening of the heart space.
Handcrafted organic rectangular clay tile with rounded corners and a raised center with gold trim.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Sapporo No. 3 • On Exhibit

Round W 5 5/8" x H 5 1/2" X D 1/2"

Rhododendron 'Sapporo' hybrids from Germany in my front lawn inspired this series. I fell in love with its striking blotch of dark purple speckling on the upper petals. This circular composition of a Sappora flower surrounded by boxwood foliage and exploration of pink to juxtapose and contrast its purple blotch. Symbolically the blotch symbolizes passion, protection, and the opening of the heart space.
Handcrafted organic circular clay tile with raised center and impressed trim with thin gold border.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Sapporo No. 4

Round W 4 3/8" x H 41/2" X D 1/2"

Rhododendron 'Sapporo' hybrids from Germany in my front lawn inspired this series. I fell in love with its striking blotch of dark purple speckling on the upper petals. This circular composition of a Sappora flower surrounded by boxwood foliage and exploration of orange to juxtapose and contrast its purple blotch. Symbolically the blotch symbolizes passion, protection, and the opening of the heart space.
Handcrafted organic circular clay tile with impressed gold-trim border.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Sapporo No. 5

W 6" x H 6 1/8" X D 1/2"

Rhododendron 'Sapporo' hybrids from Germany in my front lawn inspired this series. I fell in love with its striking blotch of dark purple speckling on the upper petals. The composition of three Sappora flower surrounded by boxwood foliage and exploration of pale yellows to juxtapose and contrast its purple blotch. Symbolically the blotch symbolizes passion, protection, and the opening of the heart space.
Handcrafted organic square clay tile with rounded corners, raised center, and impressed gold border.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Holly Azaleas No. 1

W 5 3/4" x H 5 3/4 X D 3/8"

Holly Azaleas No. 1 inspired by the spirit of winter season, a double branch of pine needles, pine cones, and winter berries embellished with a floating vibrant red-gold azalea; to capture the magic of the festive season. Handcrafted organic square clay tile with rounded corners, raised center, and impressed reddish gold border.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Holly Azaleas No. 2 • On Exhibit

Circle 5 3/8" X D 1/4"

Holly Azaleas No. 2 inspired by the spirit of winter season, features a double branch with a vibrant red-gold azalea bloom, pine cones, winter berries, and star-like pine needles, capturing the shimmer of the holidays.
Handcrafted organic circular clay tile with impressed reddish gold trim border.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Holly Azaleas No. 3

Circle 5 3/8" X D 1/4"

Holly Azaleas No. 3 inspired by the spirit of winter season, features a main branch with pine needles, pine cones, and winter berries canopying a vibrant red-gold azalea bloom, embracing the season’s natural elegance.
Handcrafted organic circular clay tile with raised center and impressed trim with thin gold border.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.

Holly Cosmos • On Exhibit

W 6" x H 6" X D 1/4"

Part of the Holly series, inspired by the Victorian era, Holly Cosmos explores a trio of vibrant red-gold cosmos symbolizing joy in love and life. The composition arranges the blooms along a branch with pine needles, small pine cones, and winter berries, echoing the season’s shimmer and festive energy.
Handcrafted organic square clay tile with raised center and impressed trim with gold border.
White air-dry clay with pressed botanicals, acrylic paint, and clear satin polyurethane finish; signed.