Artitself pet dishes.

• Author: Peterson, Eric
• Position: Cool Colorado Stuff - Brief Article

First and foremost an artist, Joan Bolduc ran down a host of career trails (janitor, librarian, Peace Corps volunteer, air-traffic controller) before starting her own business a decade ago. Since then, she's combined her love of dogs and her artistry to create a job she can stick with - owner-operator of Artitself. She makes thousands of stoneware ceramic pet dishes, treat jars, and platters at her north Denver studio. Putting your typical dog dish to shame, Bolduc's work has some serious flair that appeals to Coloradans and Hollywood types alike - an Artitself dish was featured in the movie "As Good As It Gets," with Jack Nicholson. Rather than competing with overseas...