kim westad

ceramic artist • www.kimwestad.com 

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Happy Thanksgiving! Love, Bruckner (at Charlotte, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIE31MnDm_z/?igshid=14cb83bhakf3j

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A beautiful new porcelain mug that was a nightmare to photograph. The cascading blue finish has hints of lavender. Available in my shop. (at Charlotte, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CIBX1m3j57i/?igshid=qz1q35z6zgpx

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6” porcelain planter with a rich cascading finish in shades of indigo?...periwinkle?...Or maybe just call it blue. Available in my shop. (at Charlotte, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CHx5yCMDP3V/?igshid=yzw9cb9re95c

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Explorations in clay... . . . #busted #younggrasshopper #studiodog #studioassistant #sorrynotsorry #puppy #pitbull #pitbullsofinstagram #doglife #puppiesofinstagram #pitmix #dogsofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CG3M6adDlRy/?igshid=yc6gxkp9hwl3

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First lidded pot I’ve made in a long time. Wheel-thrown porcelain vessel and lid fitted with a unique knob constructed from vintage buttons and antique hardware. (at Charlotte, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGpeXWVDhQe/?igshid=1oegt232356s

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Scraped off all the clay and got fancy at the Arts Winthrop Gala. #fancy #artswinthrop #gala https://www.instagram.com/p/B4XglCRgLzF/?igshid=w81cd4m4lugf

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Moody shot featuring one of my new sculptural vases. Available, please message for info. #pottery #porcelain #kimwestad #handmade #charlottenc #ceramics #wheelthrown #modern #stilllife #homedecor #moderndesign #design #vase #sculpture #handmadepottery #ceramicart #contemporary #decor #productphotography #productshots #ceramicdesign https://www.instagram.com/p/B3KeyvxgftZ/?igshid=1q6kgr5x43k3z

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Another in the series of 2 piece planters I’ve been working on. This design features a wide rimmed pot set atop a metallic black base. The base serves as a pedestal for the pot while also functioning as a catch plate to accommodate water drainage. Available, please DM for info. #pottery #porcelain #kimwestad #planter #handmade #charlottenc #ceramics #modern #homedecor #moderndecor #moderndesign #design #plantpot #design #handmadepottery #midcentury #ceramicplanter #contemporary #productphotography #productshots #ceramicdesign #blackandblue #houseplants https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Hp1RzAwNv/?igshid=y53ez42exl2x

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Porcelain stem vase in blue and black (because black and blue just sounds bad). Available now. #pottery #porcelain #kimwestad #handmade #charlottenc #ceramics #modern #homedecoration #moderndecor #moderndesign #design #vase #handmadepottery #midcentury #contemporary #productphotography #ceramicart #black #blue #photoprops https://www.instagram.com/p/B27T0mdAr0y/?igshid=1dnos0gwzlxuw

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Been working on some new sculptural vases (and tempting fate with an X-Acto knife). Here’s one with a multi-tone turquoise finish. Available now. #pottery #porcelain #kimwestad #handmade #charlottenc #ceramics #modern #homedecor #vase #decor #turquoise #blue #moderndecor #ooak #moderndesign #design #ceramicsculpture #sculpture #handmadepottery #midcentury #contemporarycraft #productphotography #productshots #ceramicdesign https://www.instagram.com/p/B2y-R41gDLK/?igshid=rajkg3pd9h7i

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New 2 piece porcelain planter with a shimmering metallic bronze and copper finish and a satin black pedestal style base. Available, please DM for info. #pottery #porcelain #kimwestad #planter #handmade #charlottenc #ceramics #modern #homedecor #moderndecor #moderndesign #design #plantpot #handmadepottery #midcentury #ceramicplanter #contemporary #productphotography #productshots #ceramicdesign https://www.instagram.com/p/B2pJg7ZgOul/?igshid=xxjwz5opnoi1

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2 piece porcelain planter with a satin blue and black finish. The nifty pedestal style base also functions as a catch plate to accommodate water drainage. Available, please DM for info. #pottery #porcelain #kimwestad #planter #handmade #charlottenc #ceramics #modern #modernhome #homedecor #abstract #stillllife #plantsofinstagram🌱#plantlife🌱 #moderndecor #moderndesign #design #plantpot #ooak #contemporarycraft #handmadepottery #midcentury #ceramicplanter #contemporary #productphotography #productshots #ceramicdesign https://www.instagram.com/p/B2hXa6HggVn/?igshid=182egefcpj7lv

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Back after a long hiatus with new work including this painterly porcelain planter. Available, please DM for inquiries. #pottery #porcelain #kimwestad #planter #handmade #charlottenc #ceramics #modern #homedecor #painting #abstract #moderndecor #moderndesign #design #plantpot #handmadepottery #etsy #ceramicplanter #contemporary #productphotography #productshots #ceramicdesign https://www.instagram.com/p/B2eXultAI3D/?igshid=173f4qg5elwdr

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The planter obsession continues. Porcelain Groove Planter with a hole for drainage and a sleek satin black finish. It’s nice and light so it’s perfect for chronic rearrangers (like me). Available now. #pottery #planter #plants #plantpot #black #kimwestad #contemporary #elegant #modernhome #handmade #charlottenc #ceramics #modern #homedecor #porcelain #moderndesign #design #succulentplanter #smallbusiness #clay #productphotography #succulents #photographyprops #succulentsofinstagram #kalanchoe #houseplants https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz8gDkJg0JU/?igshid=prgz6krshqjr

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New 2 piece porcelain planter along with a few of the plants that are plotting to take over my house. The planter is available now (though I should probably start stockpiling for the inevitable coup). Please DM for info and pricing. #feedmeseymore #pottery #planter #grey #plants #plantpots #abstract #kimwestad #contemporary #glazes #modernhome #handmade #charlottenc #ceramics #modern #homedecor #porcelain #moderndesign #design #succulentplanter #handmadepottery #smallbusiness #clay #productphotography #jungalowhome #amate #ficus #anthurium #dieffenbachia #houseplants https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz1DwiyAMqh/?igshid=11pwxlr94mkn9

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Large asymmetrical porcelain serving bowl fresh from the kiln. Available now. #pottery #porcelain #kimwestad #bowl #handmade #charlottenc #ceramics #modern #homedecor #blackandblue #moderndecor #porcelain #moderndesign #design #handmadepottery #productphotography #productshots #ceramicdesign #photoprops #contemporary #servingbowl #tableware #props https://www.instagram.com/p/BzwDSeqAdDb/?igshid=1u02m4pgyvvav

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New porcelain planter fresh from the kiln. Experimented with the glazing and am floored with how well the finish turned out. Available soon in my Etsy shop. #pottery #planter #blue #turquoise #plantpots #abstract #contemporary #glazes #texture #modernhome #handmade #charlottenc #ceramics #modern #homedecor #moderndecor #porcelain #moderndesign #design #ceramicplanter #succulentplanter #handmadepottery #etsy #smallbusiness #clay #productphotography https://www.instagram.com/p/BzdObeNjujs/?igshid=994zs2f3x2gb