Deanna Dorangrichia received a BA in studio art with a concentration in drawing. She now makes functional and sculptural fine art ceramics in small batches using stoneware and porcelain. All pieces are made by hand using both wheel-throwing and hand-building techniques. Rooted in the belief that more is not necessarily better, Deanna produces functional ceramic work that embraces simplicity – a reminder to slow down and pause with intention.

The final glaze results of her functional work often incorporate a glazed line – a nod to her background in drawing and a reference to the philosophical belief that drawing is the foundation of all art disciplines. For Deanna, the line represents both a starting point as well as a continuance; everything begins and remains in existence in one form or another. All functional ceramic pieces are created for the incorporation into one's everyday, and, therefore, catalyze the continuance of the lines in the work. 

The making of each ceramic piece is only the beginning of its significance and narrative; please use often to create your own memories and history.