ceramics

  • 346 – Button up

    Yesterday I had started making a big batch of buttons and today I popped by the studio for an hour to glaze them. I underestimated the time I take to glaze all these buttons, so I only made it through… Continue reading

    346 – Button up
  • 346 – Pottery studio day

    Today I had a nice haul of finished pieces to bring home. I am pleased with how everything turned out. There was an informational webinar for the Kresge Fellowship which cut into our regularly scheduled pottery time, but I was… Continue reading

    346 – Pottery studio day
  • 342 – Looking Ahead

    In the next few weeks I have several entries to prepare for upcoming shows. As I know myself, if I wait to the last minute in this busy season, I will run out of time and just not submit any… Continue reading

    342 – Looking Ahead
  • 339 – Clay day Wednesday

    Today was a glazy day for me at the pottery studio. I had quite the accumulation of bisqued pieces ready to glaze. I loved how my little fox turned out. I also glazed three more nesting nativities, and a bunch… Continue reading

    339 – Clay day Wednesday
  • Day 337

    I stopped by the studio and picked up a few finished pieces- including my prototype bell ornament. I just love how it turned out and it has a beautiful sound to it. My youngest son’s birthday is tomorrow so I… Continue reading

    Day 337
  • 336 – First day of the last month

    Tonight I am back at the charcoal portraits. I used my first head sculpture as my inspiration for this piece. The sculpture is just the head, so I just added the neck and shoulders to ground this sketch a bit.… Continue reading

    336 – First day of the last month
  • 330 – clay bells

    Today I spent some time at the clay studio as Wednesday this week will be busy with Thanksgiving preparations. I was very happy to see my bell prototype come out of the bisque fire. It has a lovely sound to… Continue reading

    330 – clay bells
  • 325 – clay day

    Today is Wednesday and that mean clay studio day! I had a couple finished pieces and several ready to glaze. I started by glazing my three nesting nativity sets, then some mini owls, an ugly face vase, and a small… Continue reading

    325 – clay day
  • Day 318 – Yay clay!

    Today was the judging for our spring show for the LPC. If you are in SEMichigan, I encourage you to attend our opening this Friday at 6 pm at North Lake HS on Elmira in St. Clair Shores. There will… Continue reading

    Day 318 – Yay clay!
  • Day 313

    Today has been a fun and busy day. My teenage son and I were background talent for a funeral scene that was shot this morning for a short film. As you may know, I have written a few screenplays now,… Continue reading

    Day 313