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Sage Artistry, LLC
4406 27th Avenue N. E.
Redmond, WA 98053
USA

Phone: 425-417-8238
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American Clay is proud to announce that Sherri Gamble is our American Clay applicator of the month.

This is what Sherri had to say in our short web interview:

Tell us about yourself?
A: My name is Sherri Gamble. My love for giving surfaces dimension and substance brought me into the world of plaster artistry. Born and raised in the South, I slowly made my way out West and have been a Washington resident for 14 years. Having creative genes also helps as my elders were also artisans.

My motto is “Creativity with a Conscience”. I love to use earth based plasters and plant based glazes. Innovation is the main ingredient. I am constantly blending these materials into my artwork and always enjoy cooking up new concepts and techniques!

Q: How long have you represented American Clay?
A: I have been using American Clay professionally since 2006. During the Seattle Street of Dreams 2006, I had the opportunity to work with American Clay with team of artisans. This inspired me to “take a leap” and launch my own plastering business. I wear my texture with pride! There is nothing better than to come home with the plaster color of the day on my hands and jeans!

Q: What do you like the most about American Clay products?
A: From an artistic point of view, I love to explore the possibilities of materials and discover new techniques. American Clay has such a wide range of products that it allows me an open canvas on which to create and innovate. For the professional, American Clay’s line can also scale to big production while at the same time, it can also be used artistically. One of the main attributes of American Clay’s plaster is the re-workability of it. Some artistic techniques I have created really celebrate that subtle, forgiving quality of the plaster. I enjoy painting, drawing, and sculpting into the plaster, so if I don’t get that line right the first time, I can always mist and re-work it.

Q: What finish do you prefer to work with?
A: I love mixing Enjarre and Marittimo together. Enjarre is really affordable and provides a great aggregate base. Marittimo contains oyster shells to give a “one two punch” for the finish: additional hardness & strength plus a beautiful surface patina! ….and I am really excited to use the new Lime Putty for some color washes. WOW!

Q: What are your most popular jobs?
A: Over the years, the most requested material has been Marittimo. Clients enjoy the rustic look that it gives a space. Lately, requests for Enjarre have increased due to its affordability. I love it that you can now buy it per bag rather than pallet, so I am using it a lot more now. In terms of color, the most popular pigments I use are Nantucket Sand and Tucson Gold. These colors are warm and cheerful but still neutral so just about any interior furnishings can work well with them.

My favorite jobs really have to do with my clients. I have had the blessing of working with clients who are open to artistic possibility and are really passionate about natural plasters. Often to choose colors and textures, I’ll go directly into nature. Perhaps gathering stones from the local area, or drawing inspiration from native vegetation. My favorite time was when a client went for a hike and came back with a cedar branch. While I was plastering her walls with American Clay, she pressed the cedar branch into the plaster and viola! a memory was born! I deeply appreciate these opportunities!

Q: What has made you successful with American Clay?
A: As American Clay has continued to innovate, I have tried to echo that spirit. From the first time I used American Clay in 2006 my instinct was to experiment. I started layering different colors on my finishes, then discovered the artistic possibilities of waxes and sealers. Focusing on strokes and troweling techniques was next. Currently, I am very excited about sculpting and drawing into the material to mimic the graphical patterns found in tile and textiles.

If you have more to offer than why not offer more? I am constantly trying to expand my skills to always offer my clients both technical expertise and cutting edge artistic technique. Last year I finished a 3 year degree in Interior Design from Bellevue College. I incorporate my art and design skills in my projects so that I can dig deeper and look at how all surfaces are working in a space to ensure a great result.

Q: What have you done that has increased your business over the last year?
A: Cultivating great relationships with clients and professionals has been paramount to me growing my business. Utilizing the internet and social networking tools is a great way to both share your work and also become inspired by other artisans. Visiting Carrie’s Color Blog has become a daily ritual for me! I am so inspired by seeing how other artisans are using American Clay. In the coming year, my vision is to build a stronger alliance of artisans, teach and inspire others. The more information we share, the more we get in return!

Q: Anything you'd like to say?
A: I’d like to thank my clients, colleagues, and family for their support of my work over the years. I am humbled and honored to give the gift of a great space!
If you’d like to see more of my work, here’s how to contact me:
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