UNVEILING NATURE'S ARTISTRY:
Where Clay Meets Culture and Craftsmanship.
Hello, I'm Arkady Thompson, a seasoned ceramicist with a passion for hand-built clay creations. With almost 20 years of experience in clay and a lifetime of practicing art and seeing the world from a different point of view, I specialize in crafting sculptures and lanterns. I draw inspiration from the awe and connection I feel with the natural world and the rich tapestry of human history. I hope to help you reconnect with the same joy and connectedness I find in everyday life. Join me on a journey of artistic exploration where clay meets creativity and culture.
I create handmade sculptures and lanterns out of clay, using little glaze and placing an emphasis on the natural beauty of the clay and the subject matter. My artwork is a culmination of many passions and interests and my own drive to innovate, experiment, and push the boundaries of not only the medium, but my skills as an artist. Each piece is created from the mundane elements of earth, air, and water, conceptualized and formed by the artist’s spirit, and transfigured and transformed in the unpredictable element of fire. I truly believe that each piece I create is meant for someone. Welcome, and see if you or someone you know will connect with something. I know it will bring a smile to your face and a spirit of its own to any space.
ABOUT NATURAL INCLINATIONS
Natural Inclinations is a single person Limited Liability Company founded in July 2024. Natural Inclinations was created to market, support, and sell Arkady Thompson’s artwork.
Mission:
Natural Inclinations Studio’s mission is to rekindle the joy for the natural world through the artwork of Arkady Thompson. Every piece of artwork is an expression of her creative process and incorporates her passion and fascination with the world around her. Utilizing cutting edge techniques and time-tested processes, she aims to inspire curiosity in unique cultures and interest in honoring our natural roots. Arkady uses her passions and research to drive innovation and push her skills and the clay to their limits, and relishes the opportunity to hone her abilities as a ceramic artist and pit her skills against the unpredictability of the medium.
Natural Inclinations exists to share Arkady Thompson’s unique perspective of the world and her love of history through her artwork. She formed the business to help her sustainably expand her skills and push the limits of her materials and tools while using her other interests as inspiration.
A deep breath, a little smile, and moment of peace. The ultimate mission of Natural inclinations is to cut through the stress of day-to-day life and share these little moments of joy with others and in doing so, connect them with the wonder of the world around them.
Vision:
Natural Inclinations seeks to expand awareness of the brand and Arkady’s artwork through gallery exhibitions, charity events, and artist expos. The aim is to ensure that each piece finds its home with a patron who will appreciate the beauty, artisanship, and spirit that Arkady puts into each artwork. Because of the uniqueness of the subject and the difficulty of the technique, Arkady’s work will be driven by inspiration and not commission, as she creates themed series for exhibition. This allows Arkady to push the boundaries of what is possible and to explore techniques that would otherwise be limited by the need to fulfill orders.
Values:
Sustainability |Creativity | Authenticity | Quality | Innovative
Natural Inclinations Studio’s values are reflected in every artwork created by Arkady and in the processes she uses to coax clay into form and vision into reality. In hoping to connect people with the natural world around them, Arkady stays true to her authentic self-expression and the many researched cultures that influence her work. Careful attention is given to ensure that cultures that influence her work are given respect and are accurately represented. Only pieces that meet her highest standards are permitted to be exhibited and purchased. In tribute to the themes of nature that permeate Arkady’s work, Natural Inclinations Studio strives to mitigate the environmental impacts of the ceramic arts by utilizing renewable energy, recyclable packaging, and environmentally neutral supplies where possible.