Clay-Speak: Terms, Tips & Techiques for the New Clay Artist - Purchase directly from the publisher in print or electronic download.

A DOG IS Apparel & Other Cool Products -

Dog-lovers around the world unite! Here's a colorful design describing the many wonderful attributes of our canine companions, available in t-shirts, mugs, and more! 20% of sale proceeds go to the Humane Society of the United States. Please do your part to help lost, abandoned, and abused animals find their place in the sun.

"A CAT IS" design is now offered, too!


Also available: "A POTTER IS" design, proclaiming the diverse qualities of potters everywhere. 20% of sales proceeds go to the Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild.

BigCeramicStore.com - A great online source for ceramic supplies and tools!

Ceramics Today - a comprehensive independent ceramics site, with a long history. Many of you may be familiar with its first incarnation as Claynet, which was set up in mid 1995 and was one of the earliest ceramics sites on the internet!

Cindy Couling - Cindy Couling, a friend and fellow clay artist, is a multi-faceted, multi-media artist whose amazing talent in the graphic arts is evident in everything she touches. Visit her website and prepare to be inspired!

Clay Art Web Guide - a leading online ceramic portal serving the clay art community since 2000.

Clay Planet - Clay Planet features the largest selection of clay, glazes, tools, books and equipment in Silicon Valley!

Clayzee Ceramic Directory - A fantastic resource for all things related to clay.

ElectronicCottage Online Art & Craft gallery - EC Gallery is a well-established online gallery which hosts the works of many top-notch artists

Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild - The Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild was formed to foster a creative, innovative and supportive environment for the education of students, professionals and the public in the ceramic arts.

Pet Portraits by Stephanie Lam - Santa Cruz-based Stephanie Lam creates extremely cool dog portraits that are colorful and imaginative!

Saatchi Gallery in the UK - For 20 years, the Saatchi Gallery has aimed to provide an innovative forum for contemporary art, presenting work by largely unseen young artists or by established international artists whose work has been rarely or never exhibited in the UK. See some inspiring works!

The Arts Directory -

Monthly e-Newsletter and searchable database listing upcoming Art Contests, Art Competitions, and Opportunities for visual artists and photographers.

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PUBLICATIONS & PRESS

Art Off The Ave Opens its Doors for Open Studios - Willow Glen Resident news article 4/28/04

Best of California Artists 2006 - Judith won recognition in the Best of the Best category for sculpture, featuring a member of her Ultimate Urban Pet series, "Dahlia".

CLAY-SPEAK: Terms, Tips & Techniques for the New Clay Artist - This spiral-bound booklet provides quick access to basic information every new and returning clay artist should know. Easy to read and chock full of tips, color photos and more! Available in print from Amazon.com, Clay Planet, and Black Leopard Clayware. Available in print and electronic download from Lulu.com.

Crafts Report October 2006 - In an article entitled How to Start a Guild, Judith discusses developing and nurturing a successful arts guild.

Gentry Magazine April 2005 - Current Talk features Black Leopard Clayware and Art Off The Avenue 5/2005

Gentry Magazine July 2005 - One-page feature about Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild

Gold Medal Web Award of Excellence in 2006 - Art Space 2000 recognized Black Leopard Clayware's website for originality, overall design and appearance, ease of navigation, and content.

HGTV That's Clever!, January 2009 - Home & Garden Television network taped Judith making one of her Ultimate Urban Pets.  Segment was premiered on January 21, 2009, Episode 411.

In Praise of Food: Poems and Poetry - www.inmamaskitchen.com feature 12/2002

OVCAG Newsletter January 2007 - In this in-depth interview, Judith talks about her love affair with clay, and how she started Black Leopard Clayware.

Pottery Studio Celebrates Two Years - Willow Glen Resident feature article 2/13/02

San Jose Mercury News article, February 2, 2008 - The San Jose Mercury News' Holly Hayes writes about Judith and her animal sculptures.