"There is nothing like bringing your experiences to life on canvas or three dimensional forms."
Ernie DeBlasi
Ernie DeBlasi is a native Floridian artisan with a background in woodcarving, painting and pottery as well as the culinary arts. His interest in the history of the region and love for outdoors and cooking has fueled his desire to create both in the professional kitchen as well as in the studio.
Starting at a young age Ernie worked along side his “Uncle Butch” Diaz at his studio in Miami learning the basics of art and wood- craft. In the late 80’s he spent several years in Central Florida Studying art and pottery under Don Baily and refining carving skills both with wood and ice.
Today Ernie’s Mediums include Functional Ceramics, Oil Paints and Acrylic paints.