Sunny Carvalho
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- Last Updated: Thursday, 06 April 2017 20:15
Mayco: How do you describe your style of artwork?
Sunny: I resisted the word “whimsical” as I was finding my style…but it fits! Ceramics are a huge part of my art but I am also a painter (in several different mediums), a fiber artist, a woodworker and a willing participant in anything else that catches my attention in any given week. I also teach with several of the national retreats and individual studios across the United States.
Mayco: I noticed you have stamps, posters and jewelry. When did you turn to ceramics?
Sunny: I was primarily a porcelain artist for about 15 years at which point a change in my focus and living circumstances (meaning my 4 children were getting older and more self-sufficient!) allowed me to spend more time in the studio. As I developed what would become my true style, I began to play with ceramic clay. I really enjoyed the freedom of the shorter firing times and the wonderful bright colors of the glazes.
Mayco: How do Mayco glazes fit into your style or work for you?
Sunny: In my paintings, I choose to use a lot of bright color and odd characters. Over time and with lots of experimentation, I found that Mayco glazes could be used in layers, adding a brightness and boldness to my ceramic work that would reflect my style in all my other mediums. Mayco glazes are easy to work with and relatively inexpensive enough that I can try lots of combinations to find what works best for me.
Mayco: Where do you find your inspiration?
Sunny: I find inspiration in daily life. The funny things kids say and do, the things I think animals are thinking and would say out loud if they could! I am also inspired by many other things from nature to the pattern on the tile in my bathroom! Inspiration is everywhere. You just have to look at things from a fresh perspective.
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