When does that lump of clay become something so much more?

As a “maker of things” I have created a lot of clay things in my short life-span: bowls, mugs, dishes, jars, containers, tiles, dresses, etc.

Until now, I hadn’t put an incredible amount of thought into the emotional experience and “soul” of making a pot.
Most of the objects I made were things to look pretty, hold food, match someone’s kitchen colors, or things for a craft fair….I think it’s fair to say that I have let myself become a “shallow artist.”

When I was studying Ceramics at The Cleveland Institute of Art, I did delve into the theory and aesthetics of object making; exploring function and purpose, social context, surface and form.
I don’t think I’ve explored ceramics in such depth since my senior thesis project, nor did I anticipate the need to access that knowledge bank in the future.

My days of being a “shallow artist” have come to an abrupt end with one simple request:  would I be willing to make 13 funerary urns to hold the ashes of my best friend.

My heart is breaking and my tears have soaked each pot through and through.

Suddenly, those meaningless lumps of clay now have to capture the soul and essence of a beautiful person.

I hope that I can make you proud.

I love you.

Custom Wall Tile by Elizabeth Copan for Studio Copan

This fun and funky wall plaque is great to hang outside of your favorite room (the bathroom, of course)!

It also works great as decor for inside the bathroom, or mounted to the door itself!

This item is handcrafted from hand-built whiteware ceramic tiles that have been screen-printed with an underglaze image and fused together during multiple firings.

Approximate Measurements: 4″ x 6″ ~ 5″ x 7″

Colors: Pink and Blue (or whatever variations you’d like)

made by Elizabeth Copan for Studio Copán

This ceramic candle globe is perfect for tealights, votives, and small pillar candles!

Candle light shines through the cutouts to reflect a lovely pattern.

You don’t NEED a candle to enjoy this piece, use it as a sculptural accent instead!

Glazed in a rich assortment of turquoise and blue “pooling” glazes.

Measures approximately 5.5″ x 5.5″ x 4.5″

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created by Elizabeth Copan

Layered ceramic whiteware tile with layered underglaze images and surface decals.

Measures approx 6″ x 6″

Created for the Colorado Springs Peaks and Pasties Burlesque Troupe, benefit for the Burlesque Hall of Fame.

Ceramic Tile by Elizabeth Copan

Sassy and Classy!

Steam up your surroundings with Studio Copan’s hot new line of Pin-Up ceramic art.

“Martini Pin-Up Girl Tile”

approx 6″ x 6″

materials: ceramic whiteware, glaze, fired-on images, surface decals

This work of art was created for the Colorado Springs Peaks and Pasties Burlesque Troupe to benefit the Burlesque Hall of Fame.

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Even something as simple as macaroni and cheese just tastes better when using a “special” plate/bowl/dish/cup!

As a child, I distinctly remember my favorite Sesame Street bowl (the one that said “YUM YUM YUM” on the bottom and had Mr. Snuffalopagous smiling out from my cereal). The thought that I had something to look forward to after eating my meal, discovering the hidden “YUM,” made me feel so much more accomplished than eating out of the boring blue Tupperware bowl.

As I eat out of my commercial dinnerware bowls from Target (nothing against Chinese mass-produced dinnerware of course) I realize that I still crave that thrill of hidden decoration, uncovering something beautiful, something that goes against the norm.

Slowly but surely, I am in the process of cleansing myself of the commercial dinnerware suffocating my kitchen cabinets.

Without a doubt, I know that my macaroni and cheese will taste better and be much more exciting in a bowl like this.

Teal and Turquoise Bowl by Elizabeth Copan

Studio Copan at the Highlands Ranch Art & Wine Festival

Two of life’s greatest things: beautiful art and delicious wine!

Please join Studio Copan at the Highlands Ranch Art Festival and Wine Tasting!

for additional information, please visit www.hrcaonline.org

If you can’t make the event, be sure to browse online for the latest artwork!
www.shop.elizabethcopan.com

The show runs 9 am-6 pm Saturday and 9 am-4 pm Sunday.

Over 100 artists gather under the pines at the part near King’s Crossing in Winter Park, Colorado for a two day festival of fine art and music.

The art show and sale kicks off Arts Week in Winter Park, and also coincides with the Winter Park Jazz Festival. Show is free and open to the public.

http://www.alpineartaffair.com/

July 24-25, 2010
Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
FREE Admission

Featuring Fine Arts—-
Jewelry, Photography, Sculpture,
Pottery, Painting, Glass and More…

Local Interest Booths
Food, Children’s Activities, Music

We will be located in Memorial Park, just east of the Manitou Springs City Hall.

For additional information on Studio Copán, please click here.

For addition information on Green Envelope, please click here.

Pro Promotions, Inc, and the Old Colorado City Associates Ltd, are proud to announce the return of Colorado Springs largest and longest standing street festival, the 35th annual Territory Days celebration Memorial Day weekend in Old Colorado City.

Attendees are encouraged to ride the FREE SHUTTLE from Coronado High School running every 15 minutes to avoid parking hassles. There will be a FREE bicycle valet courtesy of CS West Bikes as well!

Features
The historic district on Colorado Avenue between 23rd Street and 27th Street will come alive with live music, food, fun and entertainment for the entire family. One of the state’s largest craft vendor fairs is highlighted with features including pony rides, kids play area, petting zoo, mechanical bull, Cowboy Church Service, toy train rides, gold panning, wild west gunfight re-enactments, live blacksmithing, period costumed characters, live birds of prey, native American dancers, quick draw competition, and two beer gardens with live music running all three days.

Live Music
The Territory Days free concert series is headlined this year by country music recording artists Steve Azar, Bomshel, and The Jane Dear Girls. Other acts include award winning Native American musician Arvel Bird, Brothers of the Son, the Jake Loggins Band, Inka Gold, 6035, The Black Rose Band, Sandy Wells, N Tha Mixx, Gypsy Smoke, Skanson and Hansen, the Cari Dell Trio, Zen Theory, and the Lethal Lisa McCall Band.

History
Territory Days was created in 1976, coinciding with Colorado’s Centennial and America’s Bicentennial celebrations, to commemorate Old Colorado City being the first territorial capital of the region.  It began as a small neighborhood craft fair and has grown into a three-day street festival, which today hosts 200 food, craft, and commercial vendors and has approximately 140,000 attendees from across the country.

Memorial Day Observance
In observance of the “National Moment of Remembrance”, Please join us in Bancroft Park on Monday, May 31st at 3 p.m. as we gather to remember our nation’s fallen Heroes, and pay respect to those who have sacrificed their  Freedom and their Lives so that we may enjoy our own as citizens of the GREATEST Country in the World.

Restroom Ceramic Wall Plaque by Elizabeth Copan

This fun and funky wall plaque is great to hang outside of your favorite room (the bathroom, of course).

It also works great as decor for inside the bathroom, or mounted to the door itself!

This item is handcrafted from hand-built whiteware ceramic tiles that have been screen-printed with an underglaze image and fused together during multiple firings.

Approximate Measurements: 5″ x 6″

Colors: Pink and Blue

** Please specify if you would like this item ‘ready-to-hang’ with a sawtooth hanger on the back.

Please inquire about more personalized versions of this item (unisex/women only/men only/women+women/men+men/”Mom’s Bathroom”/larger sizes/different colors, etc.)

For more information about the artist, please visit:
www.elizabethcopan.com