The answer? You get: "An explosion of color and texture rarely seen together," said the release. "Duets," a collaboration of the two "very divergent artistic mediums" will be featured during April the gallery. There will be an opening reception featuring the two artist, Genie Sue Weppner and Laurel Macdonald from 5 to 9 p.m. on  First Thursday, April 4, featuring live music by Old Thyme. Wine and snacks will also be available. The gallery is located in the Linen District at 1516 W. Grove St. artsourcegallery.com.

Weppner is a potter specializing in Raku, and  Macdonald is a linocut printmaker. They have melded their distinctive styles into each other’s mediums to create "a harmonious exchange of ideas," each influencing and complementing the other's work, resulting in a unique artistic expression.

"It's such an honor to be using Genie Sue's vessels in my artwork," said Macdonald. "I love her vases and mugs and have had such a fun time imagining them in different scenarios."

Weppner loved the challenge. “Laurel's prints are full of color which are defined by strong black lines, a design technique that I try to use in my Raku work,” she said. “I always tried to imagine what it would look like if I could replicate her work on a Raku pot. I’m so grateful that she agreed to this collaboration so we could play with each other's imagery.”

The Raku technique is essentially when glazed ceramics are taken from the kiln while they are still glowing red hot and are then placed in a material that would be able to catch fire, such as sawdust or newspaper. This technique is used "to starve the piece of oxygen," which creates a myriad of colors within the glaze.

Macdonald explores printmaking and linocuts in creating images that depict Idaho landscapes and activities. Her prints are "filled with energy and playfulness." A longtime Treasure Valley artist, her work is featured in local galleries and collections as well as adorning several public spaces throughout Boise and Meridian.