Hunt-
Frank
Designs
Ceramic Artist
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I’m Sarah Hunt-Frank and I create one-of-kind, hand-built vases, using elegant lines to depict images in nature. I admire Japanese art: the subtle suggestion of an image with a few simple strokes, the delicate balance of an aesthetic. I created a distinctive style of slab-rolled, two-seamed vases in tall elegant forms, with delicately implied images.
My vases have aesthetically-pleasing almond-shaped silhouettes, the smooth surface contrasting with the rough opening at the top of the vase, and decorated with designs inspired by Japanese art. In all of my work, I strive for sophisticated, elegant forms and simple, suggestive images.
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Shipping is $25. Wisconsin sales tax is 5.6%.
2025 Season
Northbrook Art In The Park May 10&11
Northbrook, Illinois
Deerfield Art Festival May 31-June 1
Deerfield, Illinois
Lincolnshire Art Festival July 5-6
Lincolnshire, Illinois
Whitefish Bay Art Fest July 12-13
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
Glencoe Festival Of Art July 19-20
Glencoe, Illinois
Art At the Glen July 26-27
The Glen Town Center
Third Ward Art Festival Aug. 30-31
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
23" Tall Vases
White Tail Deer
What a majestic creature! Only this elegant beast could grace this massive vase! This would be the feature on the fireplace mantle of your log home "Up North". Or "down South", whichever fits your style.
23" Tall Ceramic, painted with Amaco Velvet Underglazes, finished with Amaco Potters Choice Seaweed and House Clear glazes.
$900
The Sentinels
Three ancient trees stand guard by a woodland brook. Can you feel the crisp air? Can you hear the crunch of the snow? The babbling sounds of the brook?
23" Tall, Ceramic, painted with Amaco Velvet Underglaze, finished with Amaco Potter's Choice Seaweed and House Clear glazes.
*Award: Accepted to the WI Craft Biennial Exhibit 2023
$750
Queen Ann's Lace
Inspired by my sister's love of this flower, the blossoms bend and gracefully accentuate the shape of the vase.
23" Tall, Ceramic, decorated with Amaco Velvet Underglazes, finished with Amaco Potter's Choice Seaweed and House Clear glazes.
$550
14" Tall Vases
Whooping Cranes
Two graceful whooping cranes soar overhead, their distinct markings evident with the red spot on thier heads.
14" Tall Ceramic, painted with Amaco Velvet Underglazes, finished with Weathered Matte Green and House Clear glazes.
$350
Blue Heron
This blue heron is soaring overhead, with brilliant majesty! These birds have a special place in my heart. With elegant, graceful strokes, their wings move almost seemingly in slow-motion in flight.
14" Tall Ceramic. painted with Amaco Velvet Underglazes, finished with Floating Blue and House Clear glazes.
$325
Koi Love
Koi are so beautiful and elegant, gliding beneath the surface, under the floating water lilies. This image was inspired by the thought of comfort in companionship.
14" Tall Ceramic. painted with Amaco Velvet Underglazes, finished with Weathered Matte Green and House Clear glazes.
SOLD
11" Tall Vases
Hummingbird With Lilac
The humming bird hovers near the blossoms, to sip the sweet nectar in the spring.
11" Tall Ceramic, painted with Amaco Velvet Underglazes, finished with Amaco Potter's Choice Seaweed and House Clear glazes.
$195
Goldfinch
The brilliant colors of the goldfinch stand out on this vase. Spring leaves adorn the branch.
11" Tall Ceramic, painted with Amaco Velvet Underglazes, finished with Amaco Potter's Choice Seaweed and House Clear glazes.
SOLD
Blue Hummingbird
This blue hummingbird graces the vase as he flutters to the next branch.
11" Tall Ceramic, painted with Amaco Velvet Underglazes, finished with Amaco Potters' Choice Celedon glaze and House Clear glazes.
SOLD
Farm Windmill
Harkening back to the old farm days, this windmill stands as a testiment to the traditions of sustainable, eco-friendly living.
11" Tall Ceramic, painted with Amaco Velvet Underglazes, finished with Amaco Potter's Choice Seaweed glaze and House Clear glazes.
$195
Tufted Titmouse
The tufted titmouse is the cutest little guy! The soft blue-gray of his coat, the large round black eyes, and sweet little tuft on his head giving him a unique personality.
11" Tall Ceramic, painted with Amaco Velvet Underglazes, finished with Amaco Potter's Choice Sapphire Float and House Clear glazes.
$195
Red-Tail Hawk
A red-tail hawk soars overhead, majestic and proud!
11" Tall Ceramic, painted with Amaco Velvet Underglazes, finished with Floating Blue and House Clear glazes.
$195
Cardinals With Green
Male and female cardinals rest on a leafy branch, with green glaze at the top.
11" Tall Ceramic, painted with Amaco Velvet Underglazes, finished with Amaco Potter's Choice Seaweed and House Clear glazes.
SOLD
Wren On Ficus
Wrens may be hard to see because of their coloring and the quick darting flight that they do. But this sweet little wren brings the sweetness of a summer day.
11" Tall Ceramic, painted with Amaco Velvet Underglazes, finished with Amaco Potters Choice Seaweed and House Clear glazes.
SOLD
Laughing Gull
I fell in love with these gulls on a trip to Bradenton, Florida to see my aunt. The brilliant white, deep black, and soft dove gray, makes them look like they are wearing dinner jackets.
11" Tall Ceramic, painted with Amaco Velvet Underglazes, finished with Amaco Potters Choice Seaweed and House Clear glazes.
$195
Miniature Series
A Brief Of Pelican
These pelicans, flying in formation, remind me of trips to Florida.
8" tall, ceramic, Painted with Amaco Velvet Underglaze and finished with Amaco Potter's Choice Seaweed and House Clear glazes.
$125
Stone Arch
This natural arch was etched and carved by the current, yet now stands serenely in the pool.
8" tall, ceramic, Finished with Amaco Potter's Choice Seaweed glaze and House Clear glaze.
$125
Crow With A Treasure
Someday, ask me to tell you my story about the crows, and the gift they left me.
8" tall, ceramic, Painted with Amaco Velvet Underglaze and finished with Amaco Potter's Choice Seaweed glaze and House Clear glaze.
$125
Trays
Blue Pagoda Tray
4"x 8" ceramic tray, painted with Amaco Velvet Underglaze and finished with House Clear glaze.
$68
Moon Over Pines
4"x 8" ceramic tray, painted with Amaco Velvet Underglaze and finished with House Clear glaze.
$68
Red Fox
4"x 8" ceramic tray, painted with Amaco Velvet Underglaze and finished with House Clear glaze.
$68
2"x3" Ornaments: Contact Me
Ornaments vary from birds, wildlife, to scenery.
Each one is completely different than the next.
Each ornament comes with a red ribbon loop.
Ornaments are 2"x3". $20 each
Contact:
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If interested in an item, email me for the best response time.
Include the title of the work in which you are interested.
Shipping is $25. Wisconsin sales tax is 5.6%.
The Artist In Her Natural Habitat.
Building
I build all of my vases from a rolled slab. Each vase is unique, with it's own character. From the size and shape, the decorative painting and glaze choices, to the organic opening at the top, each vase has it's own personality.
Painting
I hand-paint my pieces with underglaze, which is then sealed under the clear glaze during firing in the kiln. I carefully choose where the image is going to lay on the vase: where it will balance the vessel aesthetically.
Finishing
I love what I do! Whether I am building vases, sanding, painting, glazing, or grinding the bottoms smooth, I love it. I even love meeting wonderful people in my booth at art fairs, so stop in and say, hello!