With each of her watercolors, she learns something new, and enjoys the challenge of the media along with the feeling of how watercolors spontaneous quality can produce an almost magical effect in her work. There is a meaningful connection to her in every subject she paints. Outside of the classroom, Patricia also enjoyed working with pencil, charcoal, pastels, pen and ink, acrylics and oils.Ĭurrently, Patricia enjoys Watercolor Painting and has developed a passion for the media. She developed a student art club and organized many art shows during her teaching career. Here she taught Art at both their Middle School and High School. She wrote the High School Art Curriculum and became Director of their Art Department as well. Soon after, she and her husband moved to Maine where she began her teaching career. Patricia graduated high honors with a Bachelor of Science in Art Education from the University of Bridgeport in Ct. Throughout her life, she enjoyed working with a variety of fine art mediums and numerous crafts.
Patricia (O’Toole) Caulfield, born in Albany, NY discovered an interest in art from the time she could hold a crayon in her left hand. The pottery is then bisque fired and glazed. The artist signs each piece guaranteeing its authenticity. Once cured, each piece is wiped by hand to smooth any rough edges and then hand-painted ensuring special attention to detail.
Low-fired earthenware clay is first rolled into a slab from which each design is hand cut.
Slight variations in design and color add character and reflect their unique handcrafted origin. Mary’s special interests in fine art, wildlife, gardening, and antiques provide additional sources of inspiration.Įach Brick Pond Handworks creation is made entirely by hand. Nature, history, personal experience and pure imagination provide the inspiration for each design. DeCaprio, a classically trained artist with degrees from Boston University (MFA) and the Kansas City Art Institute (BFA), founded Brick Pond Handworks in 1988. Brick Pond Handworks is one of the Massachusetts potteries that continue the tradition of the original Dedham Pottery.
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