Grounded Guardian – Handmade Ceramic Toad Sculpture in Burnt Orange
Grounded Guardian is a bold and expressive ceramic toad sculpture by Canadian artist Bob Acton. Sculpted with anatomical care and finished in a rich burnt orange with dark oxide accents, this piece evokes the quiet watchfulness and enduring presence of the toad—a creature often associated with wisdom, transformation, and grounded resilience.
Perched on a solid, dark clay plinth, the toad’s textured skin is alive with surface variation—each bump and crevice catching the oxide wash like a weathered stone. The result is a compelling play of light and shadow, rough and smooth, movement and stillness. This one-of-a-kind artwork is ideal for collectors of ceramic wildlife art, animal-inspired sculpture, or handmade Canadian ceramics.
• Hand-sculpted ceramic toad figure
• High-fire clay with oxide and underglaze
• Approx. Dimensions:16 × 28 × 10 cm
• Handmade in Alberta, Canada
• Suitable for indoor display or protected garden decor
Grounded Guardian is a bold and expressive ceramic toad sculpture by Canadian artist Bob Acton. Sculpted with anatomical care and finished in a rich burnt orange with dark oxide accents, this piece evokes the quiet watchfulness and enduring presence of the toad—a creature often associated with wisdom, transformation, and grounded resilience.
Perched on a solid, dark clay plinth, the toad’s textured skin is alive with surface variation—each bump and crevice catching the oxide wash like a weathered stone. The result is a compelling play of light and shadow, rough and smooth, movement and stillness. This one-of-a-kind artwork is ideal for collectors of ceramic wildlife art, animal-inspired sculpture, or handmade Canadian ceramics.
• Hand-sculpted ceramic toad figure
• High-fire clay with oxide and underglaze
• Approx. Dimensions:16 × 28 × 10 cm
• Handmade in Alberta, Canada
• Suitable for indoor display or protected garden decor
Grounded Guardian is a bold and expressive ceramic toad sculpture by Canadian artist Bob Acton. Sculpted with anatomical care and finished in a rich burnt orange with dark oxide accents, this piece evokes the quiet watchfulness and enduring presence of the toad—a creature often associated with wisdom, transformation, and grounded resilience.
Perched on a solid, dark clay plinth, the toad’s textured skin is alive with surface variation—each bump and crevice catching the oxide wash like a weathered stone. The result is a compelling play of light and shadow, rough and smooth, movement and stillness. This one-of-a-kind artwork is ideal for collectors of ceramic wildlife art, animal-inspired sculpture, or handmade Canadian ceramics.
• Hand-sculpted ceramic toad figure
• High-fire clay with oxide and underglaze
• Approx. Dimensions:16 × 28 × 10 cm
• Handmade in Alberta, Canada
• Suitable for indoor display or protected garden decor