Award  Winning  show pieces
                             by
                        Maria K. M. Sefranek






This is an old fashioned Country scene which took
a HIGH First place at the greater Phoenix ceramic
artist's association competition.  AMAZING DETAIL.
                       SIZE:  12" high by 11 3/4" wide


Maria's second "big win", in only her second year of
competition.  The carved, cutout trees on this accent
lamp present an awesome 3 dimensional effect, with 
the beautiful lake and mountain background adding 
the finishing touch.   BEST of CLASS!
                                 SIZE:  8 1/2" by  8"
                                          




                                         A neat close up view--click on photo>>


In her very first professional competition, This lovely
vase not only netted Maria a 1st place ribbon, but 
also won her BEST of CLASS award.  The judges
looked it over with a "fine tooth comb" and could
not find a flaw.  SIZE:  8" high by 8" diameter.


This marbleized ceramic cow skull won HIGH 1ST
PLACE in the Arizona ceramic artist's competition.
The Kokopelli and petroglyph rain clouds are etched
in, and the entire piece is glazed.  SIZE:  9" long.


This Victorian Grecian jar, with the playful cherubs,
was done using crystal glazing techniques and
hand painting skills. It took four firings to complete.
Awarded  FIRST PLACE  in the professional category.
                               
                    SIZE:  11 1/2" high by 6" diameter



A nativity scene is painted on this vessel shaped
accent  LAMP, which is awesome when lit.  It won
BEST of SHOW  in the Holiday category. 
                                  SIZE:  12" by 11"



This Southwest designed accent LAMP has hand
etched adobes and bricks, to create the "peal off"
effect.  A beautiful mountain range completes this
masterpiece, which won   BEST of CLASS!
                                 SIZE:  8 1/2" by 8"
                                                          
                                                        See it lit.  Click on photo>>




The mission of Saint Xavier,  located near Tucson,
Arizona was the inspiration for this accent  LAMP. 
Complete with bell tower,  and accented in 24 karat
gold,  Maria's mission won  BEST of GROUP  at the
greater Phoenix ceramic artist's association event.

                                                    
                                                     Lit in BLUE.  Click on photo>>

                            SIZE:  10 1/2" by 8 1/2"

                                                                                Lit in RED.>> 





                                     
                                                      
                                                          
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