My praise inspired clay sculptures are mixed media explorations with symbolism, texture, color, and form. Working in clay has a profound healing effect for me and my sculptures are reflections of that healing.

Mixed materials (clay, paint, textiles, found objects) combined with creativity are manipulated until they form a dynamic dance form that is both pleasing and balanced. Each sculpture is beautifully different, vibrant and colorful. I describe my work as visual virtues of praise.

- Deidre Hardin