Vera Stride Artist/Sculptor
Two Matt copper horses
Poppea 2
Poppea 1
skull 2
Skull 1
Lilith
Lilith 2
Needs neck extended
Reassembled - top removed to access inside
Propped to stop it leaning
Lilith 3
Lilith 4
Lilith 5
Hot dog - Frosty morning
1000c ish
Before scrubbing
after scrubing up
Female Head
Robin
Frozen solid!
Thawed out ok.
Gwyn - Right side
Gwyn - left side
Hector
Hector 2
Diesel 1
Diesel 2
Diesel 3
Diesel 4
6 To be fired
Diesel 5
7 Deisel fired and waxed
Making Susan
Making Hannah
Gorilla - mother and baby
Demo at Dartmouth
Tyson
Ozzy
Love birds
1 Bron in progress
2. Bron in progress
3. Bron in progress
Zebra Foal
4 In situ
4. Bronwyn in situ
6 At Christmas.
Trojan
Duke
Nelli the elephant
Boxer pup
Hannah
Kau heads
Harvey
Ben
Annie
Mike
Three Jennies
Horse
Jennie
Homer
Polo
I love you
Re-Thinker
Fired to 1000c
Smoking
Finished result
Horse and rider
Horse and Rider being smoked
Smoking
Kau 1
Kau 2
Home Straight
Thirst
Before raku glaze firing
After raku firing
Poppy x 2
Pops
Raku dog
Pops3
Boxer 1
Warrior
raku kilnI am a self taught artist/sculptor living in Torbay.
Specializing in Raku and smoke firing techniques - mainly interested in capturing the expression and attitude of a subject. My work includes figurative, animals and bird forms.
I work from life and photographs. Surface texture, colour and glaze effects/mishaps are an important part of my work, especially the results of the Raku process. Each sculpture is completely unique.
Happy to answer any questions about Raku and my work.
I am a member of the Westcountry Potters Association. I have learnt so much through this group that I recommend anyone interested in ceramics to join.
Currently exhibiting at :-
The Nicky Stevenson Gallery, Brixham.
Exhibiting in the Ceramics Festival at Cockington Court on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th May 2013
My Recent Projects:-
Just finished working on a Skull using paper clay - Now fired and I have just posted images of smoking it. Also images on my Facebook page.
A raku fired horse head with a crackle white glaze which 'luckily' turned out well. Have uploaded images of both sides as they are so different.
Some images of our raku kiln posted.
I have recently opened a new page on Facebook:- www.facebook.com/Sculpture.VeraStride
Also on the Facebook page above in the album 'Diary of a new project' is a progress report of making a maquette for 'Horse and Rider'
Studio open by appointment.
e-mail: verastride@hotmail.co.uk
View my website http://www.facebook.com/Sculpture.VeraStride
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My News
Ceramic Festival at Cockington Court 10-11th May 2013 / Wed 8th May 2013
I am exhibiting with my husband Peter at the Ceramic Festival Cockington Court 10th and 11th May 2013 Stand No. 16.
Artist lead meeting re: Cultural activity of Torbay. / Tue 8th Jan 2013
The next meeting of the artist lead group arising from the Arts Council “Open Space” meeting last October is on Fri, 11th Jan. 5pm-7pm at the LINX of...
Inside TRAIL exhibition at the Ariel Centre, Totnes / Thu 6th Jan 2011
I am exhibiting at the Inside TRAIL exhibition in the Ariel Centre, Totnes. It runs from 8th to 30th January. Opening times:- Monday - Friday 9.30am -...
Devon Artist Network - AGM / Sat 30th Oct 2010
NOTICE is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the members of Devon Artist Network Ltd will be held at Ashburton Town Hall on Saturday 30 O...
TRAIL Gallery exhibition 2010 opens 8th August / Mon 2nd Aug 2010
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My Events
Ceramic Festival at Cockington Court / Fri 10th to Sat 11th May 2013 (2 days)
I am exhibiting with my husband Peter at the Ceramic Festival Cockington Court Friday 10th and Saturday 11th May 2013
Inside TRAIL 2011 - Ariel Centre, Totnes / Sat 8th to Sun 30th Jan 2011 (3 weeks)
TRAIL Exhibition of art using recycled materials at the Ariel Centre, Totnes. Opening times :- Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm Saturday 9.30am - 1.00...
TRAIL Gallery exhibition 2010 opens 8th August / Sun 8th Aug to Wed 15th Sep 2010 (1 month)
TRAIL Gallery Exhibition has now been extended until 15th September
Dutchy Square / Fri 2nd Apr to Sat 8th May 2010 (1 month)
Peter and I have work on show at Duchy Square, Princetown until 8th May.
TRAIL Indoor Gallery Exhibition / Sun 9th Aug to Sun 6th Sep 2009 (1 month)
TRAIL Gallery Exhibition opens Sunday 9th August at 10am in Tomorrow's Teignmouth and The Carlton Theatre. This is always an interesting event and wel...
My Audio
Interview by Jon Atkins for Riviera.fm
Jon Atkins interviewing Vera Stride for his Monday evening show on radio Riviera.fm Broadcast on 24 May 7-8pm
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NICHOLAS BELLAMY
WE ARE ONE
I loved your horse sculpture at the Taco exhibition at Torre Abbey last night.
Bravo...!!!
Delamore Gallery
Wonderful pieces Vera - we thoroughly enjoy exhibiting your work!
Torbay Arts Development Officer
Vera is a hugely talented artist and a truly lovely person! I'm very glad you are on Torbay's patch!
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