Lisa (LJ) Cohen is a poet, novelist, and ceramics artist who has long been a valued part of the Writer Unboxed community. If you follow Lisa on social media (Facebook, Twitter), then you may already know that when her imaginary friends don’t want to come out to play, she spends time in an artist’s studio space with her hands in clay.
Read on for additional information, and for a detailed look at Lisa’s unique Dragonbelly mugs.
Dragonbelly Ceramics
Lisa’s works, ranging from beautifully glazed plates to fantastical Dragonbelly mugs, are crafted to last, and always with care and with attention to detail. Dragonbelly ceramics are highly textured, creating daily use items that are also unique works of art that have both a visual and tactile appeal.
All of Lisa’s work is informed by her love of science fiction and fantasy.
In Lisa’s own words:
As a child, I was convinced I had no artistic talent and so I avoided drawing, painting, and sculpture for the rest of my schooling and into my adult life.
I came to ceramics under protest: My then twelve-year-old son wanted to take a parent/teen class and needed a parent. He volunteered me. More than a decade later, I am still exploring the joy of self-expression through hand building and wheel throwing with clay.
After a long career as a physical therapist, I have learned to trust the wisdom in my hands and let it guide me in creating ware at the intersection of imagination and function.
The work is made from stoneware, fired at cone 6. It is dishwasher and microwave safe and all glazes are food safe.
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While Lisa is not a production potter, she is available for commissions and often sells her work at local art and craft shows. Learn more about her process at http://www.dragonbellyceramics.com, and learn more about her novels on her author site at http://www.ljcohen.net.
Lisa, thank you for donating some of your dragon treasure for the cause!
Even though Lisa isn’t a huge GoT fan, we’re going to suggest here that Dragonbelly mugs would make a GoT fan very happy. And don’t GoT fans deserve some happiness? We think so, too.
BID ON THIS 4-PIECE LOT OF LISA’S DRAGONBELLY MUGS BELOW IN COMMENTS
MINIMUM BID $50
AUCTION CLOSES AT 8 P.M. EST ON SATURDAY, MAY 11TH
HIGH BID WINS
SERIOUS BIDDERS ONLY PLEASE
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About
Writer Unboxed began as a collaboration between Therese Walsh and Kathleen Bolton in 2006. Since then the site has grown to include ~50 regular contributors--including bestselling authors and industry leaders--and frequent guests. In 2014, the first Writer Unboxed UnConference (part UNtraditional conference, part intensive craft event, part networking affair) was held in Salem, MA. Learn more about our 2019 event, ESCAPE TO WuNDERLAND, on Eventbrite. In 2016, the Writer Unboxed team published a book with Writer's Digest. AUTHOR IN PROGRESS: A No-Holds-Barred Guide to What It Really Takes to Get Published has been well-received by readers who seek help in overcoming the hurdles faced at every step of the novel-writing process--from setting goals, researching, and drafting to giving and receiving critiques, polishing prose, and seeking publication. James Scott Bell has said of the guide, "Nourishment for the writer's soul and motivation for the writer's heart." You can follow Writer Unboxed on Twitter, and join our thriving Facebook community.
Heather Reid says
May 7, 2019 at 11:50 amI’ll start with $50!
Donald Maass says
May 7, 2019 at 1:53 pmI. Want.
I bid $80!
Nate says
May 7, 2019 at 3:22 pm$100
Mike Swift says
May 7, 2019 at 3:46 pmI’ve always loved Lisa’s pottery.
$120.
Emily Reynolds Antonen says
May 8, 2019 at 9:33 am$125, with the stipulation that if I win, the mugs will be presented to Donald Maass.
Donald Maass says
May 8, 2019 at 1:32 pmWait, what?
Donald Maass says
May 8, 2019 at 1:33 pm$140
Julie Carrick Dalton says
May 10, 2019 at 7:41 amThese are gorgeous! $150
Donald Maass says
May 10, 2019 at 12:31 pmSorry, Julie.
$160
Brian B. King says
May 10, 2019 at 1:11 pmI Bid $250
No need to apologize, Don.
Therese Walsh says
May 12, 2019 at 9:14 amCongratulations, BB; you won this singular set of dragonbelly mugs, handcrafted by Lisa Janice Cohen! (Just as notably, you outbid the Don!) I’ll send you an email with details in a few. Thank you for your generous support of the UnConference auction.
Brian B. King (aka - BB) says
May 12, 2019 at 7:36 pmThat Don guy is always being helpful and generous. I thought I’d give him a wee bit of a break.
LJ Cohen says
May 12, 2019 at 4:55 pmAuctions are nervewracking! You guys made me nervous. I’m so happy to have been able to support Writer Unboxed with my ceramics work.
To the rest of the bidders – if you’re either in the Boston area, or are coming to the UnCon, let me know – I’ll have a dragonbelly mini shotglass for you as a consolation prize.
Brian B. King (aka - BB) says
May 12, 2019 at 7:38 pmSHOTGLASSES! YEAH!!!!