I recently finished this mural in Lincoln District, Tacoma. Thanks to Spaceworks Tacoma for putting this together.

I know the idea of supporting small businesses is totally played out but if you know self employed artists or creatives right now and have any way to support them it would be a great time to do that. Art is a gift that benefits an artist, the giver, and the receiver all equally.

All set up for Brewery District Makers Market tonight at 7 Seas Brewery in Tacoma! Come through tonight and have a beer and a browse! 5-9pm ✌🏼

Professor Butterbeans wants to thank everyone who came out to the Tacoma Arts Open Studio Tour today braving the return of wet weather. For everyone who couldn’t make it out today, we’ll be open again tomorrow from 11am-5pm. Come say hello! ✌🏼

Im out here at Haunted Farmers Market on 54th and Washington in Tacoma’s STW neighborhood. Come say hello! Here till 4pm

We had a Paint Jam / meet the artists day prior to starting our murals at Sprinker Skatepark in Parkland Wa. Everyone seemed to have a great time. I cant wait to get started on this mural project.

Ive been painting again lately. Getting ready for a mural project coming up soon. Oh and I built this covered area off my studio too and I love it!

I’ve been painting this past week. Here one of them. A little larger size for me. I have a show coming up in December and also am getting ready to start a big mural in about a week or so. I wanted to get my brush hand going again and switch over from clay to painting a bit beforehand.

Im set up at Haunted Farmers Market in Tacoma on S54th and Washington just of STW. Come through and say hello! ✌🏼

Im all set up for Belltown Blast on 2nd & Bell in Downtown Seattle ! Come through and say hello is you’re around ✌🏼

I’ll be set up vending at Belltown Blast Community Street Party today . Come through and say hello if your in Seattle! ✌🏼

I love this NZ6 porcelain from Clay Art Center Tacoma. The dappled light comes through the translucent clay with a warm light. One of my favs! #pottery #porcelain #wateretching #sagebrushceladon #JosephBrooksArt

I had the last interview for finalists in the Pierce County skateboard park murals at Sprinker. I’ve done all I can now. Fingers crossed. Wish me luck.🤞🏼

🎶”Life is good, life is great, life’s a bitch then…”🎶 -Jesse Welles

Mural Masters in Burien Washington was really fun this past weekend. So good to see everyone and paint another wall in Burien. Huge thanks to all the organizers and volunteers! This past weekend wouldn’t have be possible without you! ✌🏼

A day in the sun at Haunted Farmers Market in Tacoma, Wa . We are out here today till 4pm!

Stop, Opossum Time! Make sure to watch till the end to see this little guy!

Im all set up for Punk Rock Flea Market in Capitol Hill Seattle at Quality Flea Center. Come through tonight till 8pm or Saturday/Sunday! ✌🏼

Haunted Farmers Market today in Tacoma off 54th and STW ! Come say hello if you are in Tacoma! We’ll be here till 4pm today! ✌🏼

If you’re in Tacoma l, come through 7seas for Brewery District Makers Market. We will be here tonight till 10pm! ✨✨✨

I feel like this has not been talked about much. In Washington our forests are a treasure and a gift. This makes me sad to know more of the forests I love will see cutting and clearing because of greed in the guise of fire suppression.Anything for a buck. When will our souls be for sale? Seems soon

I hung some work at Monster Shop in Ballard for Artwalk this Saturday. Come through Saturday April 12th from 6-9pm if you are in the area. ✌🏼 #JosephBrooksArt #MonsterShop #ArtShow #LocalArts

More character sculptures for my show at Monster Shop this opening this Saturday for Ballard Artwalk in Seattle #ceramics #ceramicsculpture #JosephBrooksArt

Had a great time with @shapemagic.bsky.social and the Atmospheric crew this weekend ! I was able to put a few pieces in the ^6 Soda firing. The BC6 clay was kinda quiet in this firing but I loved how the Shore Break glaze brought out the carving on this one and mixed with the Caribbean inside.

Getting going on this vespa! #custompaintjob #josephbrooksart #priming

Never forget, this is OUR Country. The suits work for US! #ceramicsculpture #protestsculpture #1ARights #JosephBrooksArt

I recieved a special delivery from South Sound Scooters of this beautiful Vespa! Time to get it painted for Spaceworks Tacoma’s auction coming this June! You will have an opportunity to buy this so stay tuned for more info! #Vespa #josephbrooksart #spaceworkstacoma #southsoundscooters

I opened up the kiln late tonight and look at this one?! 👽👽👽 🛸💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨 #ceramics #pottery #JosephBrooksArt #KilnOpening #aliens #ufo

I was recently awarded a creative residency at The Hambidge Center in Rabun County, GA. I wrote about it here. Check it out if you are interested it learning a little about Hambidge and my time there.

Have a good nap y’all 😴✨✨✨ #ceramics #glazefiring #pottery #FunctionalPottery #JosephBrooksArt

I opened a bisque kiln tonight. Also a few CAC Plum Black stoneware mugs I made today while waiting for the kiln to cool down at the end of the video. I cant wait to glaze these!

I sold a couple larger paintings on cardboard this week.Thanks Elizabeth and Kelly! They look so good in your place! ✨✨✨

I’ve been making a bunch of cups since I got back from Hambidge. I still need to make a blog post about my time there. I feel like I’m still processing my time there. It was really incredible. #ceramics #pottery #slabbuilt #josephbrooksart

Putting these in their final firing today. I was thinking of doing a soda ash dip on these for a very subtle satin matte finish. I’ve never done it before but read a bit about it. Lots of conflicting opinions. Some say dip and let sit for a few weeks to allow the soda ash to bloom to the surface,

I have a show opening April 12th at Monster Shop in Ballard. If you’re in the Seattle Area come through!

Im gonna miss The Hambidge Center 🥲

Cheers yall! I hope you have a good day. ☕️🌤️

I cant wait to glaze this one! #ceramics #sculpture #bisquefired

Another bust character for the series. I can’t wait to see all the sculptures together. I’m aiming for a total of 20, maybe 30. I have 7 so far and I will be focused on making these over the next few weeks. I think I can get there. We’ll see #JosephBrooksArt #Pottery #Ceramics #Sculpture #clay

What is happening while the world focuses on yesterdays wh debacle? Who else lost their rights? What else has been stolen from us? This is how they work. Pay attention

A short video of what I’ve been working on this week and what I want to focus on at my upcoming residency at Hambidge Center in Georgia.

Don’t tune out. Fight back! 💪 [CC]

A couple sculptures that will get another round of clean up and detail today. I’ve been working on these bust sculptures. They are alot of fun to work out. These are boNZ6 porcelain. I hope the arms stay on. They are a little delicate.

Spring is here!

Ive been working on some small bust sculptures this week. I want to do a bunch. I have an idea for how to show the grouping but I’m still figuring it out.

@flashes.blue Is available now yall! 🥳 Also, look at this hail storm coming down!

I love how much this 1 single glaze is doing with just some extra dips. And the finish is still a really nice satin smooth. Plus the color variation between an appley green to almost baby blue. Its really beautiful! Im happy with it. 💚🩵

A new batch fresh out of the kiln! #pottery #ceramics #green

These two water etched pieces turned out so good! I love them! Sagebrush Celadon on NZ6 Porcelain both from Clay Art Center Tacoma. I was going to add music and cut the sound but the rain sound is really great. So please enjoy the rain. 🌧️

I’d love it if someone could help me out and buy this mug. This winter has been the roughest go in the past 8 years since I started my business and I need some support. I have been making big steps in my career, Solo Shows, state contract last year, acceptance to a residency, but I cant get ahead.