VCPG Pottery Gallery is featuring the duo talents of Christine Watte and Ellen Williams at their pottery and sculptural gallery from July 28 through August 30, 2012. RECEPTION Saturday, August 4th 3 - 6 pm

Christine Watte and Ellen Williams both create whimsical, happy moods with their ceramic works that include mermaids and a variety of fish in bright glazes.

Originally from Zurich, Switzerland, Christine Watte has moved around California, but for the last 20 years has lived in the beach city of Oxnard, CA. She is a self-taught artist who has spent many years painting, wood working and experimenting with different mediums. Watte strives to use many natural findings along with recycling various items. Being a dedicated full-time artist and member of the Ventura County Potters’ Guild's Gallery, the Buenaventura and Harbor Village Art Galleries and the American Gourd Society, Watte keeps very busy. You will find her at the VCPG Pottery Gallery on most Tuesdays making her delightfully, cheerful array of fish and turtles along with her amazing ceramic carved vessels.

Ellen Williams was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio and graduated from Ohio University with a Fine Arts degree. Early in life Williams found she had an inner need to express herself by painting and drawing. She now uses clay as the canvas of her creations. Each piece is a unique and original porcelain painting and takes on a sense of whimsy. The colors create a feeling of light-hearted happiness as one feels when taking a stroll through a beautiful blooming garden on a perfect day. Williams is also experimenting with new glazes and the results are luscious and very beautiful. The porcelain sculptures are a delight to see and touch... very detailed.