Warehome Studios Gallery Featured Artists
Julie Anderson Ceramics
Julie Anderson is one of the founders and owners of Warehome Studios. Her nature-inspired ceramic works range from functional mugs, plates, and bowls to large-scale sculptural wall installations.
Julie’s Artist Statement 2023: With a deep connection to the natural world, I know that being outdoors is crucial to my well-being and to my practice as a ceramic artist. Curiosity and a love of biology inform my artistic vision. I utilize my observations of nature to create artwork that feels alive. In my sculptural wall installations, I explore how plants and animals move in the wind and water and how ecological systems are comprised of many reciprocal relationships. Organic curves and negative space mimic the growth patterns and randomness found in nature’s delightful chaos.
Click here to explore Julie’s website and extensive portfolio. Smaller sculptural and functional works can be purchased online here or you can schedule a time to view Julie’s works at the Warehome Studios Gallery. Contact Julie directly at info@warehomestudios.com.
Contact: info@warehomestudios.com
Neely Hachtel Ceramics & Felt
Neely Hachtel is originally from Missouri and earned an MFA degree in ceramic sculpture at the University of Missouri-Columbia. She taught after graduation at the college level as a per-course instructor for several years. She has been living in Steamboat Springs for 6 years working as a bus driver, ceramic instructor, artist and landscaper. She was able to get back into making art and teaching by finding Warehome Studios and Julie Anderson the first year she moved to Steamboat.
“My artwork, since moving here, consist of ceramics and needle felted works. I make both functional and sculptural work. My work relates to objects I find interesting in the outdoors. I found Steamboat Springs via the Continental Divide Trail, which I was hiking on. I hiked the Colorado Trail back in 2005 and have always wanted to try living in Colorado. I love hiking and have walked the entire Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail and several others.”
Click here to browse Neely’s latest works on her Instagram page. Contact Neely directly to discuss purchasing, shipping, or local pickup.
Contact info: 417-425-3999 or nhachtel@hotmail.com
Bill Sanders Ceramics
I was born in Shanghai, China in 1948 and lived in the Philippines, Japan, Thailand and Singapore. I started my ceramics journey in a high school in Northern Philippines in 1963. From that point on I was hooked on clay however the journey back to clay would take a while.
Two years of high school in Colorado Springs were followed by a BSBA from University of Denver, a short stint with Uncle Sam in Germany (rather than Vietnam) and a MBA from Boston University. A couple of years in the big corporate world were enough so I moved to Honolulu in 1977 to start a hardwood lumber company.
In Honolulu ceramics once again became a reality. Hawaii with its Asian influence has a history of clay being one of the premier art forms. The opportunity to study with the Chinese ceramic artist May Chee while attending The Honolulu Academy of Arts brought everything to a full circle. I also had the privilege of studying under Yukio Ozaki at the Hawaii Potters Guild, which allowed me to further hone my craft.
Moving back to Colorado in the late 90’s brought me to a quiet place in the aspens above Steamboat Springs.
The Steamboat community is very creative, offering many opportunities for artists. I am a founding member of the Steamboat Clay Artisans and The Artists’ Gallery of Steamboat.
Contact Julie at info@warehomestudios.com to view Bill’s work in the Warehome Studios Gallery