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Naturally Inspired is a design studio based in Southern California. I do fine art sculpture and everyday ceramic items as well.

Chelsea Mae is a sculptor of textural, organic forms. Working in ceramics was the obvious choice, raised as a nature lover playing on the clay shores of Arizona’s lakes. She pays homage to natures intricacies, sculpting earth and minerals, often with the addition of materials varying from beach sand to fabric, then transforming them by fire. Building upon the creativity passed down through generat

ions of women in her family, she became a creative entrepreneur. As a teenager, (residing in Southern California) she began selling her photographic greeting cards to Laguna Beach shops as well as exhibiting her photography in local cafes and apprenticing with portrait artist Sharon Kay, then went on to crafting sculptural costumes for individual collectors and Dream Circus Theater. She found her passion for sculpture while apprenticing in large scale bronze sculpture installations with Terry Thornsley of Laguna Beach. Entrenched in the local art scene she has curated mixed-media shows, and exhibited Ceramic Sculptures in galleries including Ethos Contemporary Art, Newport Beach, Philharmonic House of Design,the Victor F. Keen gallery, Las Vegas, and in Four Eyes Art Collective Exhibitions in Los Angeles and Newport Beach. The goal of her current work is to “capture the intricate flow, texture, and energies of nature filtered through human hands.” Her collectors include businesses, museum gardens, and private residences internationally. Follow me on Patreon for all the behind the scenes on new projects. http://www.patreon.com/Chelseamaewesley?ty=c

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Ocean Inspired art, Jellyfish wall installations, Creature wind chimes, Sculptural vases, vessels, and abstract organic forms.

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Hello! Chelsea Mae Art is a one woman design studio specializing in luxury home decor. I work with a Wabi Sabi, organic style, so each piece is unique and shows the marks of my fingers. Unmistakably handmade.

Large wall sculpture installations are available to commision. My in stock work is always changing. Check out the shop now button above to see what is ready to ship..

My Story I’ve been an artist ever since I can remember. I have an endless curiosity for new materials and techniques. I grew up in Arizona, spending a lot of time camping and exploring the desert. I’m still the kid collecting rocks and digging up clay on the shore, but now I like to incorporate them into art projects. I studied photography and sculpture in school and then apprenticed with a fabulous large scale bronze sculptor in Laguna Beach, Terry Thornsley, where I learned lost wax casting, and a love for this messy work. I’ve had many sides hustles over the years, all related to three-dimensional art.

I dove into sculpture as my main medium about five years ago, Then I was diagnosed with cancer shortly after. It definitely lit up my motivation to do what makes me happy everyday. I feel my drive to succeed and make something amazing is much stronger than before. Having the creative outlet was a great tool to sort through the incredible onslaught of emotions. When chemo was burning holes through my brain, I sat at my table and carved caverns into clay, deepening them as the clay dried and grew stronger. The metaphors are still revealing themselves to me through the organic style I started then.

My work is always evolving as I find new materials to work with, and refine the shapes. Right now I am excited about firing more Raku and creating larger wall sculpture installations like the one I just finished for a Royal Caribbean cruise ship. Six extra-large cobalt blue jellyfish will be floating many stories above the ocean.

Philiosophy behind the art: The human brain is wired to recognize patterns. Mushrooms and coral are some of my favorites. I find the connections between sea life and forest flora endlessly fascinating. I like to interpret these patterns by capturing their energy using materials from nature. I let gravity, water, and fire have its way with the forms. I don’t try to control the material or strive for perfect lines. Capturing the gentle curve of a tree, or the texture of an invertebrate sea creature and transforming it into stone is what keeps me excited about creating with clay.

I love to get ceramic sculpture up on the wall, it’s an unexpected place. We are used to the utilitarian cup and dishes on the table. When I do make mugs and serving bowls, it’s with the philosophy of Wabi Sabi, uneven edges and unmistakably handmade. My fine art work is often vases and vessels that are twisted and layered to really push the material beyond its limits. I like to break the rules in ceramics, therefore there’s always some breakage and failed experiments along the way.

I like to watch faces as people come into my booth at shows. When they are perplexed and entertained, I’ve done my job. I hope to bring a little fun and something unexpected into the art world. Success as an artist is simply being proud of the work you put out and always moving forward with endless curiosity.

The best way for someone to check out my work and provide support? I do a few public art shows throughout the year, I announce them on my Instagram and email list, which can be found on my website. My website has easy links to my shop of available work, galleries, contact info, and Patreon page. Instagram is the place to see what’s in progress and call dibs.

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Website: www.ChelseaMaeArt.com

Instagram: @chelseamaesculptress

Here’s some random facts about me... ⏺️Mae is my middle name, I've always used Chelsea Mae for art. My grandmother was Era Mae. ⏺️ I have a tattoo on my ankle of a fern called Mimosa Pudica. It's a plant that moves when touched🌿 ⏺️ I was a black and white film photographer in high school and college, until it went the way of the Dodo. ⏺️I really don't like to cook, but I bake a badass cookie! ⏺️ I'm really shy until I get to know you. But being an artist is all about putting yourself out there no matter how uncomfortable it may be. 🤷