WATSON CERAMICS
Howdy!
I’m Ariel, the artist behind Watson Ceramics.
Based in Austin, Texas, I work primarily in sculpture and printmaking, but clay has become an enduring part of my creative practice. What began as a curiosity has grown into a deep love for the medium — and, through it, a way to connect art with daily life.
Watson Ceramics is rooted in a love for food and the ritual of making. Each piece is made with the kitchen in mind — for preparing, serving, storing, and enjoying. Over the past four years, I’ve launched small-batch ceramic collections inspired by the experience of cooking and gathering around the table.
SMALL BATCH
It began with The Breakfast Collection, drawn from the vibrant oranges and blues of Palo Duro Canyon. Then came The Lunch Collection, influenced by the quiet beauty of birch trees in Door County. And finally, The Dinner Collection, with its palette shaped by the soft, yet vivid colors of Mexico City.
In 2025, my focus shifted inward — toward the idea of home. My parents lost their home in the Eaton Fire in Altadena, CA. The Home Collection was an ode to the sage green and white trim of my childhood home.
And for my most recent collection, The LAMP Collection, the importance of food, cooking, and community was put into practice directly. Read more here.