Fonthill Pottery Aritst: Monique Mulder-Wallace

One of my favourite things about being an artist is having the opportunity to connect with other creatives who use art in a completely different medium than a camera and a lens. Monique Mulder-Wallace is a local pottery artist, here in Fonthill, and I had the pleasure to meet with her for a “Portrait of Pelham” photograph. The portrait that I created for, above, was taken in her basement, pottery “den”, as she worked away on a piece for me.

Monique grew up in Oakville, and has always had a passion for pottery. As a little girl, she would spend her spare time practicing and perfecting the art of pottery. She has taught pottery classes all around the area while continuing to hone her own style. When Monique, her husband, her son and her daughter moved to Fonthill 7-years ago, she pursued a different path with regards to pottery. Instead of spending the majority of her time in the classroom, teaching the art, she decided to go full-time as a pottery artist, and create and sell unique pieces to the local community.

Monique has since had her work displayed in galleries all around Ontario, and also has pieces decorating the shelves of “Reign Equestrian” and “Athletics and Butterflies Boutique”, right here, in Fonthill. Monique has also participated in the Pelham Art Festival, and plans to participate again this year.

Monique lives in a truly creative environment – her husband plays the guitar and paints beautiful, one-of-a-kind watercolour paintings, her son plays the guitar, piano and trumpet in the school and local band, and her daughter has her own line of jewellery, called “Fly Away Home Jewellery” and also plays piano and flute. It is no wonder that Monique is able to continually re-inspire herself to create the most beautiful pieces of pottery art!

You can view more images that I created for Monique on my blog, at http://www.bcapblog.com.

For inquiries into acquiring a hand-made, custom piece by Monique, you can phone her at (905) 892-9990.

Enjoy!

Bryan