Reaching to the Sun by Tomoko Suzuki"Reaching to the Sun" Ceramic sculpture by Tomoko Suzuki From the Artist's Statement: "Bosatsu is a Japanese word for Bodhisattva which originated as a Sanskrit word for a being who aspires to Buddhahood. Bosatsu carry out altruistic practices to achieve enlightenment and are compassionate beings who postpone their own entry into Nirvana in order to lead others toward enlightenment. The plump figures, which I call Chubbies, are the predominant icons

A great eco-friendly gift this book is sustainably produced

not Native-inspired

Nikki McClure is a self-taught paper-cut artist living and working in Olympia

and mandarin blend with touches of peach

Our watercolor pencils are a unique bridge between coloring and painting

The Blue House (Knopf/Tundra)

The Axis Collection features sculptural polymer clay forms

Artisan-crafted ornament made from hand-cut and hammered brass sheet

Assorted handmade earrings by artist Zia Gipson

a gingerbread cookie cutter

A giant Christmas tree to color and decorate with stickers

Balance your artwork from seven shades of fine wooden pieces and enjoy countless hours of creative play