Welcome to the web site of renowned Raku artist, Mary Diddle. In her work, Mary combines both her love for the sea and that of the unique, primitive and ethnic cultures that her worldwide travels have taught her to appreciate. She emphasizes texture in her clay works created with objects from the sea itself. Some works are reminiscent of wall dives in the Bay Islands in the sun. While others remind her of night-diving in Cozumel or deep diving in Truk Lagoon.

Unique, hand mixed glazes enhance each piece and are used in her surface design to assimilate the beauty and variety of colors within the ocean. Mary's ultimate goal is to bring awareness to the preservation of the coral reefs and to support groups that endeavor to do so.

Mary Diddle is most well known for her variety of magnificent Raku bowls. Her bowls come in all shapes. They range in size and price from $25.00, perfect for votive candles or holding jewelry to large $675.00 dining room table centerpieces ... and all sizes in between.

Besides the bowls, for which she is most well known, Mary also creates wonderful vases, cups and fascinating wall art to fit every home and budget.

Please browse the web site using the links at left to learn more about the art of Raku, how it is made, to see stunning examples of this ancient art form, and to find out how you can obtain a totally unique piece of Raku Art for yourself.

One of the most wonderful things about Raku art is that no two pieces will ever look identical. Although many elements of the process are under Mary's strict control ... there is always the element of surprise when a piece is finally taken from the fire and its unique beauty shines through.

Enjoy your Journey!