Priscilla Palmer developed the unique technique of applying natural pigments to an absorbent glaze with a Japanese Sumi brush. The spontaneity of the brush stroke, combined with the accuracy of design yields our distinctively recognizable style. Priscilla's deep love of the natural world provides a multitude of organic designs.

Each artist is trained by Priscilla to replicate our patterns. Each pattern is a series of carefully planned strokes. No templates or stencils are used. The patterns are practiced and committed to memory. The artists paint the pattern again and again. Each piece is alike and yet different, like flowers in a field. Influenced by the energy of Early American cobalt decoration and with a love of the Japanese brush stroke, Priscilla adapted this painting style to the round surfaced pots. Once applied, there is no "erasing". Each stroke is a commitment.

Priscilla's love of Nature and of color has driven the design work at Emerson Creek for the past 25 years.

Our Pottery Techniques "The beauty of Nature is a tremendous inspiration. Its God's handiwork, so the design possibilities are limitless."

The spontaneity of the deft brush stroke, combined with the accuracy of design yields a truly recognizable style. Priscilla�s deep love of the natural world provides a multitude of organic designs.

"You have to be clear about the intended design, and then allow the brush do the work."