Gallery > Clay Drawings (Emma's Spoon Arm)

I am deeply fascinated by the drawings created by my young son, Henri. Drawing is an innate human activity that precedes writing, serving as an early language of the developing mind. This series of clay sculptures is derived from a selection of my son’s drawings, made between the ages of four and seven.

In creating these sculptures, I felt as though I was immersing myself in his mind and creative process. I meticulously studied every nuance of the chosen drawings, using them as "blueprints" for my interpretations in clay.

This body of work was initially part of an exhibit entitled “Emma’s Spoon Arm” at the Nicolaysen Art Museum in Casper, Wyoming.

Clay Drawings
Cone 5 stoneware, underglaze, low-fire slip and mixed media (All drawings are by Henri Jones)
2021
Winged Figure
Pencil on paper
2021
Winged Figure
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip
2021
Spider-Man Jack-in-the-Box
Sharpie on paper
2021
Spider Man Jack-In-The-Box
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip
2021
Sonic
Marker and colored pencil
2021
Sonic
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip
2021
Blue Pikachu with Five Eyes
Marker on paper
2021
Blue Pikachu with Five Eyes
Cone 5 stoneware, slip-dipped rope and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip
2021
Pikachu
Colored pencil and marker
2021
Pikachu
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip
2021
Piggy from Roblox
Marker on paper
2021
Piggy From Roblox
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip
2021
Ninja Turtle (Raphael)
Marker on paper
2021
Ninja Turtle (Raphael)
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip
2021
Cyborg with Long Legs
Marker on paper
2021
Cyborg with Long Legs
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip
2021
Monster with Multiple Legs and Faces
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip and mixed media.
2021
Venom
Marker on paper
2021
Venom
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip
2021
The Joker
Marker on paper
2021
Joker
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip and wire
2021
LEGO Figure
Marker on paper
2021
LEGO Figure
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip and wire
2021
The Hulk
Marker and colored pencil
2021
The Hulk
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip
2021
The Green Goblin
Sharpie on paper
2021
The Green Goblin
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip
2021
Pac Man Ghost
Marker on paper
2021
Pac Man Ghost
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip and steel rod
2021
Pennywise the Creepy Clown
Marker on paper
2021
Pennywise the Creepy Clown
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip
2021
Chucky
Marker on paper
2021
Chucky
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip
2021
Cactus with Teeth
Colored pencil
2021
Cactus with Teeth
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip and wire
2021
Booger Boy
Marker on paper
2021
Booger Boy
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip
2021
Batman #1
Marker on paper
2021
Batman #1
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip
2021
kid art, batman
Ink on paper
2021
Batman #2
Cone 5 stoneware and underglaze, re-fired to cone 5 with low-fire slip
2021