Steven Lee Smeltzer

Steven Smeltzer’s artistic odyssey began in a ceramics class in his last year of college.  He knew, from then on, that this was to be his life’s work.  His intention was to make pottery but every time he would make a bowl or a cup, he would add a face to it.  Eventually, he stopped making the bowls and cups and concentrated on making his very distinctive creatures.  An avid surfer, Steven was drawn to the islands and he has lived here for most of his life.  He gets his inspiration for his work from the lush, tropical lifestyle and deep respect for the ocean and then adds his own peculiar twist.  Steven makes no secret of the fact that his favorite artist was Dr. Seuss.

Steven’s sculptures are made of high-fire stoneware and the eyes are made of porcelain clay.  After the piece has dried, it is dipped or sprayed with an oxide strain which is partially wiped off before the firing process.  The vibrant colors are achieved by applying acrylic paint, followed by a light misting of acrylic.

"A Sea Horse Kind of Love" by Steven Lee Smeltzer

A Sea Horse Kind of Love – Sea Horse Couple Clay Sculpture

$1,600.00
Honeymooners by Steven Lee Smeltzer - Small

Honeymooners – Fish Couple Clay Sculpture

"Sea Cruiser" Large Turtle by Steven Lee Smeltzer

Sea Cruiser – Honu/Sea Turtle Clay Sculpture

$760.00
"Deep Love" Large Double Turtle by Steven Lee Smeltzer

Deep Love – Honu/Sea Turtle Couple Clay Sculpture

Owlet by Steven Lee Smeltzer - Example

Owlet – Baby Owl Clay Sculpture

$68.00
Cheeky Chick by Steven Lee Smeltzer - Example

Cheeky Chick – Baby Chicken Clay Sculpture

$130.00
Octimini by Steven Lee Smeltzer - Example

Octimini – Octopus Clay Sculpture

$98.00
Mini Mewie by Steven Lee Smeltzer - Example

Mini Mewie – Cat Clay Sculpture

$135.00
Dinky Dog by Steven Lee Smeltzer - Example

Dinky Dog – Dog Clay Sculpture

$135.00
Quackers by Steven Lee Smeltzer cartoonish whimsical clay sculpture of ducks

Quacker – Duck Clay Sculpture

Chirppies by Steven Lee Smeltzer cartoonish whimsical clay sculptures of birds

Chirpie – Silly Bird Clay Sculpture

$290.00
Tweaked Beak by Steven Lee Smeltzer cartoonish whimsical clay scupture of bird

Tweaked Beak – Wacky Bird Clay Sculpture

$1,100.00
Penguoids by Steven Lee Smeltzer cartoonish whimsical penguin clay sculptures

Penguoid of Einsteinessess – Penguin Clay Sculpture

$920.00
Ostrich by Steven Lee Smeltzer cartoonish whimsical clay sculpture of ostriches

Ostrich of Sensible Shoes – Ostrich Clay Sculpture

$1,600.00
Flamingo by Steven Lee Smeltzer cartoonish whimsical clay sculpture flamingo

Flamingo-A-Go-Go – Flamingo Clay Sculpture

$1,600.00
Optimist by Steven Lee Smeltzer cartoonish whimsical clay sculpture of three fish eating each other

Optimist – Fish-Eating-Fish Trio Clay Sculpture

$1,100.00
Seafood by Steven Lee Smeltzer cartoonish whimsical clay sculpture of three fish eating each other

Seafood Chain – Fish-Eating-Fish Trio Clay Sculpture

$1,100.00
Paia Piranha by Steven Lee Smeltzer cartoonish whimsical clay sculpture of a piranha

Paʻia Piranha – Toothy Fish Clay Sculpture

$880.00
Shh-Shh-Shark by Steven Lee Smeltzer

Shh-Shh-Shark – Shark Clay Sculpture

$880.00
Water Hazard by Steven Lee Smeltzer cartoonish whimsical clay sculpture of golfer on whale

Water Hazard – Golfing on a Whale Clay Sculpture

$1,100.00
"Ballerina Girafferina" by Steven Lee Smeltzer

Ballerina Girafferina – Giraffe Clay Sculpture

$1,200.00

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