Inside the Studio

Visit with Dana Bechert

Close-up of artist Dana Bechert's hands sculpting clay on a Potter's wheel in her studio.

Through the sgraffito technique of scratching away layers of pigmented clay to reveal the contrasting white porcelain underneath, Dana Bechert's newest sculptures marry abstract patterns with illustrations of flora and fauna. Step inside her studio below.

Artist Dana Bechert hand sculpting clay while spinning it on a Potter's wheel in her studio.

A close-up of artist Dana Bechert hand molding clay while working at a Potter's wheel in her studio.

Clay carving materials and tools in artist Dana Bechert's studio.

My vases are all one-of-a-kind and carved freehand. The illustrated works are sometimes thematic, drawing inspiration from the natural world as well as historic engravings and illustrations.
Dana Bechert

Artist Dana Bechert hand-molding clay on a Potter's wheel in her studio.

Hand-carved bowls made from clay by artist Dana Bechert in her studio.

Artist Dana Bechert putting a clay bowl into a kiln in her studio.

My geometric work is all done freehand without the help of rulers or guides. I choose designs for each pattern intuitively as I work on each vase. The outside of the pots are left unglazed so the rhythmic texture of the carving can be seen and felt.
Dana Bechert