The Story of Mystic Mud Studio
Artist Trudi Klinger follows her passion and discovers magic.
A very important part of Mystic Mud Studio is its animals. While many beloved pets have come and gone. Trudi’s two pygmy goats, Willow and Petunia have been long standing members of Mystic Mud. They have brought comfort, inspiration and occasionally destruction (of course) to the studio for many years now. So be sure to think of them when drinking warm coffee from your sunflower mug or pouring fresh lemonade from your summer pear pitcher. As I am sure they were involved in the creation your piece of Mystic Mud.
Your senses come alive when you discover a piece of Mystic Mud pottery for the first time. You can taste the apples and smell the peaches.
Trudi’s creative spirit and love of art took flight at the Art Institute of Chicago, where she was awarded a prestigious scholarship as a high school student. As a college student she studied Studio Art at the University of Texas in Austin. Trudi’s passion led her on a search for a life and home that would fill her heart, nurture her soul, and inspire creativity.
After years of traveling, destiny led her to a country farm nestled in the Hood River Valley. In 1993 Trudi happened by a charming home the very day the owners put up the “For Sale” sign. When she saw the sweet little farmhouse, orchard bursting with blooms, and a ceramic art studio, she knew she had found her home.
The evolution of Trudi’s pottery begins with simple forms inspired by classic Italian and antique designs. Trudi adorns each piece with fruit and flower motifs inspired by the abundant orchards of the Hood River Valley. When you take home a piece of Mystic Mud pottery, you take home a reminder that life is beautiful. Enjoy it!
