Becky Dennis

Hand created CLAY sculptures and wallhangings by Mississippi Gulf Coast Artist, Becky Dennis.

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Story of Emergence

Story of Emergence

This is a very Power-Full Clay Piece. The original idea for this Inspired Sculpture came to me in a powerfully lucid dream prior to hurricane Katrina. In the dream, I was swimming peacefully when a giant sea Turtle approached me and nudged me. I felt afraid and he told me in my mind "Do not fear, for we are ONE." The following day when I was in the studio working on a sea turtle sculpture in clay, the realization came to me that I could create a human face emerging out of the turtle shell. This illustrated the concept that "We are One." And so it became an outward expression in the days that followed. Katrina hit soon after the bisque firing and I was not able to complete the piece until nearly a year later. Here is the image of the original piece for you to enjoy. Keep in mind that the actual clay Art Piece has a Life and Energy that a picture simply does NOT possess. Museum award winning raku clay sculpture.The Juror at the Ohr O'Keefe museum of Art purchased number two piece for his own collection. I own the original and am unwilling to sell it. This piece has a powerfully radiant and LOVING Energy. Willing to recreate a similar commissioned piece with a 150 dollar deposit.Please allow 8 weeks for completion. Keep in heart/mind that each piece will be uniquely different. The glaze and firing in the RAKU process can not be controlled as much as stoneware firings.
12" H x 12" W

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Leaving the Past Behind.

Leaving the Past Behind.

This Swiming TURTLE Piece emerged after going thru the powerfully transformative experience of cancer. It has a significant message on the back that says: "Moving forward. Leaving the past behind."
15" H x 15" W
Price: $300.00    
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Putting my best foot forward...

Putting my best foot forward...

Sea Turtles lovingly sculpted from stoneware Clay by hand. These Turtles joyFully emerged after several months of play/work and two firings in my very HOT Kiln!
15" H x 15" W

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Protector reVisited.

Protector reVisited.

After hurricane katrina, I created a "Protector" Clay Art piece to illustrate that the TREES are a precious part of the Earth's landscape. We have so many OAK Trees on our Mississippi gulf coast, and they saved many people's lives during the storm. Then, we experienced "Issac" on the anniversary of Katrina and I decided to do a "reVisit" of the Protector Piece. Was not sure if the large object in the Sky was a Sun or a Moon, but the fans on the facebook business page voted on Moon. We just completed the Piece and fired it in Raku. I really love the result with the night sky and the bright, rainbow colors in the Tree Woman.
17" H x 16" W
Price: $450.00    
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Emergence Series

Emergence Series

Stoneware, hand-sculpted,clay sea Turtle merging with human face. This Piece is from 2008 and is from the "Emergence" series that began in 2005, just prior to hurricane Katrina. Initially, the idea for this sculptural series came to me in a dream prior to hurricane katrina's visitation. In it, I was peacefully swimming and a large Turtle suddenly swam up to me, started me and nudged me to pay attention. Then, I was told to have no Fear for we are ONE. I continue to experiment with new glazes and twists on the original idea. One of the first pieces received the Juror's choice award at the OHR Rising museuem exhibition.
12" H x 12" W
Price: $600.00    
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Out on a Limb

Out on a Limb

After hurricane Katrina, I created my first clay "Buttocks" sculpture to express my feelings about the experience. Since that time, I have made two more and this One is VERY large for a Raku Fired Sculpture. I am calling it "Out on a Limb." There is a message on the inside of the Piece. There are wonderful small and large crackles, which is highly desirable in the raku process. It also reflects my LOVE of our Mississippi gulf coast and all of the wonderful Trees.
19" H x 14" W

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Journey of Turtles.

Journey of Turtles.

Hand sculpted clay sea turtle sculptures as wallhangings. The green one sold to a collector in Colorado and is displayed at the EPA in Denver with another turtle friend.The One on the left sold as well, however, the Turtle sculptures can be commisioned with a deposit.
15" H x 15" W

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Turtle Love.

Turtle Love.

Turtles are my "thing"....they have been a part of my heart since I was a Child. They mean even more to me now. Since the Oil Crisis in our Gulf, I have become acutely aware of the fragility of Life and how inter-connected it all is. These Piece are fired up to stoneware temperatures and are very durable Wall Art. They may also be played on a Table if that pleases You. A few of my loyal Customers found them "whole and intact" post Katrina.
15" H x 15" W
Price: $350.00    
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Large "green" sea Turtle

Large "green" sea Turtle

SOLD. This hand-sculpted LARGE sea turtle was Fired three times for the various glazes to flow and move.
20" H x 18" W

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Turtle Sings...

Turtle Sings...

SOLD. Hand sculpted clay stoneware sea turtle wallhanging. In all honesty, I thought this fellow he would "crawl" off my kiln shelf when I first saw him after the final firing. I had experimented using underglazes and my own glaze recipes and was pleased with the outccome. Over the years, I have worked on not being so attached to outcome, in spite of the multiple hours that goes into one of these pieces. It has taken a great deal of experimentation and many broken pieces to get to the point where I have greater success. I do not "mass produce" these turtles and usually only make a couple each year since they are so detailed and time-consuming to bring to life. If you are interested in collecting one, please contact me. This lovely and realistic piece was a JOY to create and is awaiting his perfect home.
16" H x 16" W

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Going with the Flow.

Going with the Flow.

This powerful and large mixed media ceramic wallhanging has dynamic fluidity and movement. The clay sculpted shells on the turtles are filled with stained glass that is melted at 2200 degrees F in the second firing. The round design combines beautifully in a home filled with square framed ART to soften the energy in a room.In feng shui, the round design represents the "metal" element. Native American Indians found the "circular" shape represented wholeness and the perfection of the Creator. Since the SUN and the MOON, so necessary to LIFE, are round they are often seen as Divine expressions and Gifts of the Creator.
20" H x 20" W

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Listen with the Heart.

Listen with the Heart.

This hand sculpted Sea Turtle came to me with a very powerful message. I did not know that Turtle has no Voice and is silent. I pondered that and then realized that we must listen with the Heart. SOLD.
20" H x 20" W
Price: $600.00    
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Journey of Discovery

Journey of Discovery

Stoneware, hand-sculpted,clay sea Turtle merging with human face. This Piece is from 2008 and is from the "Emergence" series that began in 2005, just prior to hurricane Katrina. There are mirrors in the EYES, which causes Your Image to became part of the sculpture for a moment in time. Initially, the idea for this sculptural series came to me in a dream prior to hurricane katrina's visitation. In it, I was peacefully swimming and a large Turtle suddenly swam up to me, started me and nudged me to pay attention. Then, I was told to have no Fear for we are ONE. I continue to experiment with new glazes and twists on the original idea. One of the first pieces received the Juror's choice award at the OHR Rising museuem exhibition.
13" H x 14" W
Price: $600.00    
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Mysterious Sea Dance

Mysterious Sea Dance

This wallhanging of turtles and a dolphin was actually created earlier this year, but I am just getting around to glazing and raku firing it.Often, I have to "live" with a Piece for a little while before it is revealed how to glaze and fire it. I love the flow of this One. The message on the back says: "Life is filled with ups and downs. We are all learning the steps of a truly mysterious cosmic dance. Sometimes we flow effortlessly. Sometimes we step on each other's flippers! Keep on keepin on." Ironically, after I created the piece, we went to a chinese restaurant and the fortune that I received, actually said "Keep on keepin on." I still have it! Thoughts in mind produce in kind.....
11" H x 15" W
Price: $350.00    
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Dolphin swims with Turtles

Dolphin swims with Turtles

After taking a workshop, I decided to create some "Paintings" with clay sculptures attached to give the piece depth and uniqueness.
14" H x 14" W
Price: $175.00    
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Turtle babies emerging on the beach...

Turtle babies emerging on the beach...

Raku clay wallhanging. I find it intriguing and amazing that the tiny baby sea turtles hatch and find their way to the ocean.Hopefully,some will survive to live a wonderful life. We must do our part to increase people's awareness of the importance of keeping the oceans CLEAN and healthy. So much life on our earth is dependent on that!
12" H x 12" W

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Large "green" sea Turtle

Large "green" sea Turtle

SOLD. This hand-sculpted LARGE sea turtle was Fired three times for the various glazes to flow and move. This is ONE lovely sea turtle swimming forward to his new home. I feel such an attachment to my turtles, it is a powerful lesson for me to release them with Love. I do not mass produce these creatures. They come through my hands when the time is right. This was my largest turtle to date and was quite a challenge to create.
20" H x 18" W
Price: $900.00    
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Turtle Journey

Turtle Journey

Hand sculpted clay sea turtle sculptures as wallhangings. Each measures 15 inches.
15" H x 15" W

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Go with your Flow.

Go with your Flow.

Stoneware sea turtle wallhanging. Available May 2008.
16" H x 14" W
Price: $450.00    
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Rainbow Turtle Rattles

Rainbow Turtle Rattles

These hand-sculpted clay rattles are created with attention to detail. A Family of box turtles lived in our yard for a while before hurricane Katrina. Since they were so apparently happy, I spent many hours observing and sketching them. These rattles came into form as a result of my Love of these amazing companions. Some are rainbow colored and others are green, but each One has a sacred message inscribed on the bottom. These all sold, but I am working on the next generation...

Price: $45 to 75
4" H x 4" W

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Green Turtle Rattle

Green Turtle Rattle

Hand sculpted clay Turtle Rattle inSpired by a family of turtles that lived in our yard.

Price: $45 to 75
4" H x 4" W

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Back side of Turtle Rattles

Back side of Turtle Rattles

Hand sculpted clay Turtle Rattles with inSpired messages on the bottom of each one. All sold, but next generation will soon emerge...

Price: $45 to 75
4" H x 4" W

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Turtle Rattle

Turtle Rattle

This turtle rattle was inSpired by a famly of turtles that lived in our yard without "containment" for many years. After Katrina they relocated to a park near our Home. We still see them on the banks of the water area in the park when we walk there. The message on the bottom of this piece says "May you travel Light with Love in your Heart." Nice message for all of us to ponder.
4" H x 10" W
Price: $150.00    
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Turtle Rattle

Turtle Rattle

This photo is a "front" perspective on the rattle. This turtle was inSpired by a famly of turtles that lived in our yard without "containment" for many years. After Katrina they relocated to a park near our Home. We still see them on the banks of the water area in the park when we walk there. The message on the bottom of this piece says "May you travel Light with Love in your Heart." Nice message for all of us to ponder.
4" H x 10" W
Price: $150.00    
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Small green Turtle Rattle

Small green Turtle Rattle

Small hand sculpted Turtle rattle inSpired by a family of turtles that lived in our yard...
2" H x 2" W
Price: $30.00    
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Raku turtle breast plate

Raku turtle breast plate

Raku breast plate wallhanging. Sold.
14" H x 12" W
Price: $450.00    
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4 turtles in my yard!

4 turtles in my yard!

Turtle first appeared in our yard on my birthday, May 9th, back in 1998 after my Grandmother had died. They live and breed freely there even though we actually live in the city. These are sold, but I am creating more. Some are actually rattles with small pieces of clay within them.
3" H x 5" W

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Emerging Love

Emerging Love

This turtle face mask was created after an inSpiring dream in which Great Turtle visited me and told me to have NO FEAR. I have loved ALL turtles all my life. They first appeared to me when I was only three years old and colored a Flying Rainbow Turtle. SOLD.
12" H x 11.5" W
Price: $600.00    
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A baby sea turtle

A baby sea turtle

This sweet baby turtle recently emerged from the clay and found his new home on the wall of a happy customer! SOLD.
10" H x 8" W
Price: $120.00    
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Round Tree with family of turtles

Round Tree with family of turtles

SOLD.Stoneware tree wallhanging with turtle family. Inspired by a real life family of Mississippi box turtles that lives in our back yard.
10" H x 10" W
Price: $123.00    
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Becky Dennis with turtle

Becky Dennis with turtle

This recent hand sculpted clay turtle left the studio and swam to Her new Home with Dr. Hunt. Peace be the Journey sweet turtle...
5" H x 7" W
Price: $325.00    
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Tree with sun and turtle

Tree with sun and turtle

SOLD. Stoneware TREE wallhanging with cut out areas. These are lovely pieces with a beautiful simplicity. The cute out area around te tree and sky allow the background color to show thru. Message on the back.
10" H x 10" W
Price: $119.00    
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Messenger Turtle

Messenger Turtle

Hand sculpted stoneware sea turtle swimming to the right. Sorry, sold in Colorado. Can recreate similar piece.
11" H x 18" W

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The EYE of the turtle.

The EYE of the turtle.

This is a closeup PHOTO of the award winning piece entitled "Emergence". I am willing to sell photos of this image. As Don Juan said, "A man of knowledge chooses a path with Heart and follows it; and then he Looks and rejoices and laughs; and then he SEES and Knows..."
8" H x 10" W
Price: $30.00    
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Closeup of turtle

Closeup of turtle

Stoneware sea turtle wallhanging. Sold May 08.
18" H x 14" W
Price: $450.00    
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Greenware turtle sculpture wallhanging.

Greenware turtle sculpture wallhanging.

This is a sea turtle wallhanging on a kiln shelf prior to being bisque fired.It is later glazed and the shells are filled with broken stained glass.
20" H x 20" W

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Greenware turtle sculpture.

Greenware turtle sculpture.

This is a sea turtle sculpture on a kiln shelf prior to being bisque fired.
15" H x 15" W

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Rainbow Turtle Rattle

Rainbow Turtle Rattle

Hand sculpted clay Turtle Rattle inSpired by a family of Joyful Turtles that lived in our yard. This sold, but the next generation is on the way....
4" H x 4" W
Price: $45.00    
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Red Kissy Fish

Red Kissy Fish

This handmade Fish was not molded, but came to life in clay and is looking for a new home.
9" H x 9" W
Price: $35.00    
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Raku Dolphin Swims

Raku Dolphin Swims

THis wallhanging features a raku dolphin that has bright colors. SOLD. Can recreate a similar piece
6" H x 10" W
Price: $80.00    
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A pair of Kissy Fish

A pair of Kissy Fish

Hand sculpted pair of red and blue Kissy Fish that are looking for their new home and are available at the Good Karma Shop in Gulfport, MS. They feel at home near water and especially in the bathroom of most Homes.

Price is per each.

Price: $30 .
9" H x 9" W

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Girly Kissy Fish

Girly Kissy Fish

OK. Trying to see if you are awake and paying attention. Threw a Fish in the turtle section for good measure. These are special ordered items since I have not made any new ones lately. I am willing to though... IF you really need one for your bathroom that is.
8" H x 8" W
Price: $30.00    
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Blue Kissy Fish

Blue Kissy Fish

Hand sculpted blue Fish...has a Red Fish Friend and both are looking for their new home.
9" H x 9" W
Price: $35.00    
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Mermaid swims with Turtles and Dolphin

Mermaid swims with Turtles and Dolphin

After taking a workshop, I decided to create some "Paintings" with clay sculptures attached to give the piece depth and uniqueness. Sold July 2008.
16" H x 20" W
Price: $275.00    
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Sea Turtle

Sea Turtle

Stoneware clay sculpture. Sold in Lafayette, LA at "Festival International" 2008. More hatching forth from my hands in the future!Keep checking in for new pieces. Remember that each piece of Art in Clay is an Original.
20" H x 18" W
Price: $450.00    
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Large Sea Turtle

Large Sea Turtle

This is a recent large Sea Turtle sculpture that was birthed in my studio. He found his way to a new home with Dr. Hunt. Sold.
14" H x 14" W
Price: $295.00    
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Yeah, we have Alligators....

Yeah, we have Alligators....

Most of my Clay Pieces are inSpired by my experiences in Nature. In December 2010, my Husband called and told me where to find two large Alligators that were sunning themselves. Ironically, I first took Images of the Turtles that were nearby, but the Alligators almost seemed to pose for the camera. There will certainly be some Alligator Pieces emerging from the studio soon. Over the years, I have had many requests, but had not been able to get pictures of them in their natural environment....until NOW.
8" H x 10" W
Price: $25.00    
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Alligator Study...

Alligator Study...

Most of my Clay Pieces are inSpired by my experiences in Nature. In December 2010, my Husband called and told me where to find two large Alligators that were sunning themselves. Ironically, I first took Images of the Turtles that were nearby, but the Alligators almost seemed to pose for the camera. There will certainly be some Alligator Pieces emerging from the studio soon. Over the years, I have had many requests, but had not been able to get pictures of them in their natural environment....until NOW.
8" H x 10" W
Price: $25.00    
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Alligator Study....

Alligator Study....

Most of my Clay Pieces are inSpired by my experiences in Nature. In December 2010, my Husband called and told me where to find two large Alligators that were sunning themselves. Ironically, I first took Images of the Turtles that were nearby, but the Alligators almost seemed to pose for the camera. There will certainly be some Alligator Pieces emerging from the studio soon. Over the years, I have had many requests, but had not been able to get pictures of them in their natural environment....until NOW.
8" H x 10" W
Price: $25.00    
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Gator Love.

Gator Love.

Most of my Clay Pieces are inSpired by my experiences in Nature. In December 2010, my Husband called and told me where to find two large Alligators that were sunning themselves. Ironically, I first took Images of the Turtles that were nearby, but the Alligators almost seemed to pose for the camera. There will certainly be some Alligator Pieces emerging from the studio soon. Over the years, I have had many requests, but had not been able to get pictures of them in their natural environment....until NOW.
8" H x 10" W
Price: $25.00    
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Snowy Egret

Snowy Egret

There is an area where wild life abounds and this snowy Egret was enJoying an unusually warm day in December on the Gulf Coast.
8" H x 10" W
Price: $25.00    
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Listen with the Heart

Listen with the Heart

This is one of my smaller baby Turtle Pieces that is a decorative wallhanging. On the back, it says "Turtle Song. Listen with the Heart." Another Person that was also a Turtle Lover, told me that they have no audible voice and are the only creatures like that. When I pondered that, this Message came thru to me. The glazes on this hand created and painted Piece flow gently, like Water. The Price includes shipping and handling.
6.5" H x 9" W
Price: $75.00    
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MISSISSIPPI SUNSET

MISSISSIPPI SUNSET

During the winter months, I make it a practice to walk on the beach and to take in our spectacular Sunsets. Finally, I just had to create a textural Painting to express my profound Love and Appreciation. This is it.....
14" H x 14" W

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Newest TURTLES in process...

Newest TURTLES in process...

Turtles are my thing. I make them big, I make them small. I only make them when my HeArt tells me to do so. These are the Ones waiting to be loaded into the KILN to be fired. Wish them well!
16" H x 20" W

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HOT Sea Turtles by Becky

HOT Sea Turtles by Becky

Sea Turtles lovingly sculpted from stoneware Clay by hand. These Turtles joyFully emerged after several months of play/work and two firings in my very HOT Kiln!
18" H x 15" W

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Sea Turtles swimming to Freedom!

Sea Turtles swimming to Freedom!

Sea Turtles lovingly sculpted from stoneware Clay by hand. These Turtles joyFully emerged after several months of play/work and two firings in my very HOT Kiln!
15" H x 15" W

Price: Contact Artist
 
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