About the Artist
Cassie Lasco
I am an Arlington, TX based artist specializing in small batch, handmade ceramics. I make a variety of thrown and sculpted pieces, with a good selection of functional and decorative pieces. I love creating high-detail work inspired by nature with a bit of whimsy. Most, if not all, my work has either animals or plants (and the occasional fantasy creature) somehow incorporated, either sculpted, carved, or painted with underglaze. All my designs are completely made by hand from start to finish in my backyard studio.
I started my ceramic career 2 years after graduating from UTA in my one bedroom apartment. I used a small Shimpo wheel on my desk and fired my pieces at my parents house in a kiln that was gifted to me.
In 2020, my husband and I bought our first house and I was able to move my workspace into our two car garage. I worked in that space for two years, selling my goods at local markets as well as online. I saved as much as I could in order to build a dedicated studio in our backyard, which I officially moved into in August of 2023.
I have always found so much joy in adding the tiny details to my art. I will happily spend multiple hours carving tiny scales on a dragon or snake if it will give it that push it needs to be more captivating. Everything I do is completely done by hand, making each piece that much more unique. I have found that sculpting is my favorite so I absolutely love throwing a basic shape on my wheel, be it a planter or a mug, and adding a high detailed creature on the side. I have sculpted dragons, frogs, snails (a fan favorite), and a sunbeam snake (which might be my favorite).
I knew I wanted to be an artist since the moment I was capable of having realistic goals for my life and I am so honored and grateful to be able to share my creations with you!