# Almost Serious Pottery Clay Art from Cody Pottery Features Funny Feet on Bowls and Mugs By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-11-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cody-pottery References: [codypottery](http://www.codypottery.com) & [funusualart](http://www.funusualart.com/Artists/Cody-Pottery) [Bowls and mugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helen-levi) aren't the only pieces that clay artist Terri Cody creates in her Ritzville, Washington studio, but they are some of the more amusing. Many of the designs come with unexpected footing-—duck's feet, for example. Brilliant colors and wild patterns applied to loosely defined forms are Cody Pottery signatures. The sense of humor in Cody's [low-fire earthenware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inferno) is intentional. A good laugh is a welcomed artistic outcome. **Implications** - Terri Cody has been selling her amazing ceramic pieces since 1988 through her own business. She hand makes and [hand paints everything](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-ceramic-collections). She likes to underglaze with what is called Scraffito design and finishes the product with a clear food-safe glaze. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Amusing Clay Art:** The trend of creating clay art with amusing and unexpected designs, such as funny feet on bowls and mugs, offers opportunities for artists to infuse humor and surprise. - **Brilliant Colors and Wild Patterns:** The trend of using vibrant colors and bold patterns on loosely defined forms in pottery allows artists to create unique and eye-catching pieces that stand out. - **Handmade Ceramic Products:** The trend of handmaking and hand painting ceramic products, like those offered by Cody Pottery, presents opportunities for artisans to showcase their craftsmanship and create one-of-a-kind pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can explore the trend of amusing clay art to create unique and humorous ceramic pieces that appeal to consumers. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can leverage the trend of using brilliant colors and wild patterns in pottery to offer customers vibrant and visually striking decor items. - **Handmade Crafts:** The handmade crafts industry can tap into the trend of handmade ceramic products to provide customers with artisanal and personalized pottery options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Handmade Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloud-9-clay.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Home Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-home-collection.md) - [Clay-Modeled Multi-Use Trays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramics-everday-objects.md) - [Sculptural Ceramic Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces.md) - [Stunning Sustainable Pottery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-pottery.md) - [Artfully Dynamic Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devin-wilde.md) - [Modern Poertic Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virginia-sin.md) - [Clay Mug-Evolved Dynamic Seatings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lalese-stamps.md)