Olio Hues II

Olio Hues draws its identity from abundance — a surface where color, pattern, and form are layered in generous profusion, each element contributing to a composition that feels both deliberate and spontaneous. Warm oranges, deep teals, vivid yellows, and rich purples weave across the surface in sweeping brushwork, creating a visual stew of saturated intensity. No single motif dominates; instead the eye moves freely across the surface, finding new combinations of hue and form at every turn. The interior carries a warm, radiant tone that reinforces the sense of richness emanating from within.

This piece is part of the Prism_Underwater collection, featuring Jean Elton's hand-painted surface technique in which individual brushstrokes of color are applied directly to the ceramic surface. Layered applications build depth and luminosity, each stroke adding translucent intensity to the composition. The result is a surface that appears to glow from within — color not sitting on the clay but emanating from it.

The work is fired first to approximately 1800 degrees F, after which any remaining fine alterations are made, and the surface treatment is applied by hand by the artist. A second firing to about 2100 degrees F completes the process, ensuring its durability and artistic integrity.

This piece bears the JeanElton signature on its underside and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA), both of which display its catalogue reference.