— Sample Works —

Miniature Pottery

Above: Gaston's miniature pottery – ½x1½ inches – Contemporary Pottery, commercial clay, kiln fired / photo: k.mccay © 2003
Measuring all of one-half by one-and-one-half inches these miniature wheel-thrown pots communicate the delicacy with which Veronica Gaston approaches her work.

To give the viewer an idea of size, consider that the tiny wild-flowers pictured with this miniature pot are the same flowers which Veronica holds in her hands in artist bio-photo [see below].

Above: 7 miniature pots by Veronica Gaston – ½ to 2½ inches tall – Contemporary w/ Traditional Designs / photo: k.mccay © 2003


Available in various shapes and sizes, none of these miniature pots measure more than 2½ inches tall. Some include subtle decorations, which are inspired by ancient Southeastern Woodland designs.

Cherokee Pottery Woman

Above: Cherokee Pottery Woman by Veronica Gaston H- 5½ by W- 3½ inches - Contemporary w/ Traditional Motif / photo: k.mccay © 2003
Utilizing a mold of her own design, Gaston's Cherokee Pottery Woman pieces are individually hand-poured, trimmed, burnished, and fired in a wood-burning kiln.

Like the above miniature pots, these pieces contain no glaze.

The areas of sheen are brought forth by burnishing the clay before firing – when the clay is in still in a leather-hard stage – and the rich tones are a natural result of firing in a wood-burning kiln.

— Artist's Information —

Like many Cherokee artists, Veronica Gaston is a person of multiple talents. The works featured above focus on her creations in hand-made pottery, though she is also accomplished in jewelry, beadwork, and textile weavings, having received honors in previous art shows for the latter.

In 2001 Veronica embarked on a life-mission of which most artists only dream; budgeting resources and mustering creative efforts Ms. Gaston established Deer Creek Studios & Gifts which she operates from her home-based studio located in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. Through this enterprise, Veronica produces and distributes her own original art works to retail outlets, as well as offering distribution services to other artists.

The pottery items pictured above are but a small sampling of original works by Veronica Gaston -- we look forward to adding sample works of her Textiles & Jewelry in the months to come.

Cherokee Artist, Veronica Gaston
- photo by: K.McCay © 2003

—Primary Category and Mediums—
Pottery
Commercial & Indigenous Clays -- Kiln and pit-fired
Baskets
Commercial & Natural reeds (Honeysuckle, Buckbrush, Rivercane)
Textiles
Hand spun wool / Loom work
Jewelry
Commercial & Natural materials


—Tribal Affiliation—
Cherokee

—Credentials—
Cherokee Artists Association - Full Member since 2006

—HomeTown—
Ft. Gibson, OK

—personal website—
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—email—
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—Studio—
Deer Creek Studios
Ft. Gibson, OK Hours: (By Appointment Only)

—Galleries—
[This artist's original works can be seen and/or purchased at the following locations:]
Cherokee Heritage Center - Tahlequah, OK www.CherokeeHeritage.org


—Awards—
2001 Cherokee Heritage Center - Homecoming Art Show - Honorable Mention, Textiles