Bradford P. Ward  -  Children's Book Author
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        • Stop Motion Animation
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      • The Brownings
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      • Deadlines
      • The Gates Open
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      • Search Parties
      • The Loomers
      • Revolution
    • The Moth Catcher: Cryptic Coloration
    • Metamorphosis Activity
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    • The Great Cicada Ball >
      • Water Strider
      • Gypsy Moth Caterpillar
      • Stag Beetle
      • Robber Fly
      • Luna Moth
      • Earwig
      • Goliath Beetle
      • Ra
      • Dung Beetle
      • Periodical Cicada
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      • Forager Bee
      • Bombardier Beetle
      • Scout Bee
      • Cicada Killer Wasp
      • Queen Bee
      • The Hive
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        Large Sconce Style
               Each sconce is approximately 12" tall x 6" wide at top

   If using live plants in your sconce, I recommend a small amount of     sphagnum moss placed in the bottom above the drain hole. 
Fill the rest of the sconce with potting soil and your favorite plant;
or fill with orchid bark mix and a dazzling orchid plant. 
    Each hand-built, glazed ceramic sconce has an hole at upper back            for a screw, nail, etc. so you can hang it in your favorite location.                                                                    

  Hummingbird Series
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                  Ruby-throated                  hummingbird with Fuchsia 

A lovely ruby-throated hummingbird hovers below  blooms of Fuchsia flowers on a matte white sconce
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Ruby-Throated Hummingbird
​         with Pink Hibiscus

A lovely ruby-throated hummingbird hovers over a pink hibiscus flower on a matte white sconce
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        Ruby-Throated Hummingbird with Yellow Hibiscus
​A lovely ruby-throated hummingbird hovers over a striking, yellow hibiscus flower on a matte white sconce

Butterflies of Florida Series

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            Double Monarch                              w/Milkweed
Beautiful pair of Monarch Butterflies (Danaus plexippus) and caterpillar on flowering milkweed with a matte white sconce. 
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Zebra Longwing w/Bird of                 Paradise Flower
The Florida State Butterfly -
Zebra Longwing (Heliconius charitonia) with an orange bird-of-paradise on a glossy white sconce 

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Large Monarch on Milkweed
Single large Monarch with milkweed on a glossy light cream colored sconce body
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Double Dutchman's Pipevine
Amazingly realistic Dutchman's Pipevine flowers with ladybird beetle set on a glossy white sconce body. This would look lovely mounted on a tree in the yard.
Fish of the Tropical Reef Series
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            Reef Triggerfish 
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    *Detail of Reef Triggerfish 
​​​(Rhinecanthus rectangulus)
​The State fish of Hawaii. Humuhumunukunukuapua'a is the Hawaiian name, which means
"triggerfish with a snout like a pig"

Beautiful detail of coral reef scene as a Triggerfish approaches a wary crab flanked by coral, seagrass, sponge, shells and sea star. Above an octopus looms over the top of the matte white sconce body
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Moorish Idol Fish w/Octopus
Lovely pair of Moorish Idol fish.(Zanclus cornutus) ​Named by African Moors who believed these fish were a bringer of happiness. An octopus peers above the top of the glossy white sconce
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Yellow Tang
A pair of Yellow Tang (Zebrasoma flavescens) swim above sea anemone encrusted coral rocks. A purple octopus sits atop the glossy, buff-colored, lightly speckled sconce.
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​Schooling Yellow Tang
​Four schooling Yellow Tang swim in and around purple/white coral formation, a red sea fan, pink soft coral and a brain coral. Matte white sconce body
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*Detail of Schooling Yellow Tang 
Detail of lower Yellow Tang and surrounding lavender coral, brain coral, seahorse, red sea star, red sea fan and shells.
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​Schooling Moorish Idol Fish
​Four schooling Moorish Idols on a background of lovely purple coral and seagrass. Matte white sconce body
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Orange Clown Fish w/Octopus
Three Orange Clown Fish (Amphiprion percula) hide among the chartreuse and purple tentacles of sea anemones. Above, an orange octopus stretches its arms over the side of a glossy white sconce. 
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*Detail of Schooling Moorish Idol Fish
Lower area showing the details of the shells, red sea star, and purple coral formation.
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*Detail of Orange Clown Fish

​Detail of Sea Anemone with their chartreuse, purple tipped tentacles surrounding their Orange Clown Fish occupants. 
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Queen Angelfish
​Brilliant pair of Queen Angelfish  (Holacanthus ciliaris). Considered by many as the most colorful residents of the reef, these two swim about among the bright orange coral, sponge, sea star and shells. Glossy white sconce body.
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*Detail of Queen Angelfish
Details of Angelfish, surrounding brilliant orange coral formation, shells, red sea star, sea grass and a brown basket sponge. Hand-painted with underglaze in intricate detail.
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Copperband Butterflyfish
A pair of Copperband Butterflyfish (Chelmon rostratus) swimming above red and purple coral formation. Glossy white sconce body
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 *Detail of Copperband                          Butterflyfish                      
Detail of the Butterflyfish and coral, including brain coral, pink soft coral, orange basket sponges, shells, sea grass and red sea star.
Frogs of the Rainforest Series
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Red-Eyed Tree Frog 
Red-eyed Tree Frog(Agalychnis callidryas) is Central and South American emblematic frog species.
On a pretty yellow caladium leaf.
​Glossy, light cream sconce 
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*Detail of Red-Eyed Tree Frog 
Detail of frog peering over the top of the sconce 
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Red-Eyed Tree Frog
This version is shown on an unglazed sconce; high-lighted with a bamboo imprint and chocolate clay
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​Painted Reed Frog
Painted Reed Frog (Hyperolius marmoratus) are native to Southwest Africa. Shown here on a gorgeous pink, green and white pair of Caladium leaves and a background of ferns. Glossy, light brown tinted sconce
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*Detail of ​Painted Reed Frog 
Close up of the brightly colored frog and Caladiums. 
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​Chachi Frog or Imbabura Tree Frog
Chachi or Imbabura Tree Frogs (Hypsiboas picturatus) are found in Ecuador and Colombia. An uncommon creature. Shown here on a glossy white sconce.
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​*Detail of Chachi Frog 

​Detail of frog and the dark green Caladium leaf.
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Starry Night Reed Frog 
Starry Night Reed Frog (Heterixalus alboguttatus). These highly adaptable species are found in the southwestern lowlands of Madagascar. Glossy white sconce
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*Detail of Starry Night Reed Frog 
Detail of frog and the sconce texture. The tip of one the highly colorful Caladium leaves can be seen just below the frog's bright red-orange feet.
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​Red-backed Poison Dart Frog
Red-Backed Poison Dart Frog (Ranitomeya reticulata) Native to the Amazon Rainforest. It is thought to obtain its moderate poisons from the ants, mites, and beetles it eats. Glossy white sconce
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*Detail of Red-backed Poison Dart Frog 
Detail of the frog with the color that gives it its name.
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Hieroglyphic Reed Frog
Hieroglyphic Reed Frog (Hyperolius riggenbachi) found in the highlands of Cameroon to Nigeria where its conservation status is listed as vulnerable. Glossy, speckled buff colored sconce. 
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*Detail of Hieroglyphic Frog 
Close up of frog on lovely Caladium leaves
Dragonflies
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DoubleDragonfly w/Lotus
Whimsical pair of dragonflies circle a pink and white lotus bloom. On a glossy white sconce
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*Detail of DoubleDragonfly   
w/Lotus
Detail look at dragonfly with its "slip trail" wings. Below the lovely lotus is a striking focal point.
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Another version of the Double Dragonfly with Lotus Flower
This is a variation on the general theme. The sconce body pictured here is a glossy, speckled desert buff body. Each of the Double Dragonflies will be one-of-a-kind. If requested, the sconce color can be changed as can the flower color. You can even pick out a texture for the sconce; one you may have seen in other examples of my work on this site. Keep in mind, the turn around time is 4 to 5 weeks if the piece is not in stock.
Koi Pond
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​​Koi Pond w/Blue Splatterware Glaze
Pair of Koi swimming in a blue splatterware glaze, below pink Lotus flowers. Glossy, speckled buff sconce
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*Close up of Koi Pond w/Blue Splatterware Glaze
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Koi Pond Matte White Sconce
A pair of Koi swim below a pink Lotus flower. A lovely blue dragonfly looks on from above. Matte white sconce 
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Koi Pond with Blue Sconce
Similar pair of Koi swimming below a violet Lotus flower. Sconce is a glossy blue glaze with crystals of yellow.
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Yin and Yang Koi Fish
Pair of Koi on a robin's egg blue matte sconce
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*Close up of Yin and Yang Koi 
​Pair of Koi on a robin's egg blue matte sconce
Flamingo
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These are the latest projects. So new, in fact, that the sconces shown here have not had their final firing yet. Look for these and more in the "Florida shore bird/flamingo" series coming soon. 
Gnomes!!
No, these are not Sconces, but they are one of our latest creations so I thought I would feature them here until they get their own tab. They are approximately 10 inches tall and around 9 to 10 inches wide. Like many of the sconces, some of these are sold out...but we can always make more. They are heavy, durable and will not fade if placed outside on a patio, garden walk or greeting your guests at your front door. 
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My personal favorite, "The Chicken Farmer."
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On second thought, maybe this is my favorite, "The Veggie Gardener."
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"Good Vibes Only" and "Wage Peace".  Hippie flashback inspired :)
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"Skim Boarder"
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"Surfer Dude"
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