Artist Biography

B's Works Crematorial Items and Ceramic Gift ware are hand made ceramic wares created by Brenda Visser. Each piece is a stunning creation that is unique and precisely detailed. As a result of her work, you receive ceramics of a high quality and craftsmanship at a comfortable price.

At the age of thirty nine, Brenda has achieved 31 years of hands-on, formal ceramic work including Earthenware, Stoneware, and Bone China. Brenda diligently began her first, self-taught instruction with ceramics at the age of 8 and entered her first competition at the age of 13. She competed against other ceramic artists from all over Canada and the United States which included artists with a wide range of experience from amateur, professional, and masters status.

In 1983, Brenda stole the show, winning all top awards in two age categories. These were: Children's 11 – 15, Children's 6 - 17, Best of Division, Best of Category, First place and Best of Show. Upon winning the competition Brenda had her name inscribed into a brick in the YMCA, Burnaby location. Recently, upon requesting archive information for these honors, she was disappointed to learn that the Burnaby location of the YMCA in Canada has closed down. All that remains are trophies, certificates, photos, and memories.

Two years later, in 1985, she repeated that same winning performance, proving her abilities were no fluke. Though born and raised in Burnaby, British Columbia, Brenda has moved around Canada, Europe, and the United Kingdom. While in Europe, Brenda toured the factory where Hummel figurines are produced. In the United Kingdom, she gained insight as to where Royal Doulton is manufactured and also visited small factories where red bricks are made "by hand" to this day.

Brenda now resides in the Cascade Forest District of British Columbia, Canada, which has been her home for the past nine years. To date, Brenda has managed to purchase enough equipment to establish her own business, creating exquisite ceramic giftware as well as crematorial urns for both people and pets.

Undoubtedly, Brenda enjoys the very personal guidance and respect she offers to her clients with regard to their available choices and their individual wishes. "My passion is painting my ceramics," Brenda states, stressing, "I stand on my reputation. My aim is exceptional quality at a comfortable price. I can make it as expensive as one would like, but I will not make a cheap product. I produce exceedingly high quality pieces without mass production. My works are of a high caliber, and when I create a custom piece for a client (as we are all different ), it carries with it a part of my soul, knowing that it is my heart and not my mind that guides my brush. I'm living my dream... and I love it!"