My husband and dad made the shelves for me. I think I need another small shelf or table in the front to catch people's eyes when they walk by. I'd also like to put a large piece of black cloth behind both of the shelves so the pots stick out more.
9/13/11
Black Swamp Arts Festival
Here's my booth at the BSAF!
My husband and dad made the shelves for me. I think I need another small shelf or table in the front to catch people's eyes when they walk by. I'd also like to put a large piece of black cloth behind both of the shelves so the pots stick out more.
My husband and dad made the shelves for me. I think I need another small shelf or table in the front to catch people's eyes when they walk by. I'd also like to put a large piece of black cloth behind both of the shelves so the pots stick out more.
7/26/11
Mural Painting in Honduras
We just got back from La Ceiba, Honduras! I had the opportunity to paint more murals (I also painted one last summer).
7/7/11
Choosing a Kiln
I'm so excited! My kiln arrived a few days ago...
I bought the D28S-3 from L&L. I chose this particular kiln for a few reasons...
*I like the hard element holders in L&L kilns. It is much easier to change elements and they don't get damaged as easily as soft brick.
*The size was right for me. It's 28'' round by 18'' diameter. I don't make tall work, and I was looking for something that would be easy for me to load since I am 5'2''. The kiln has 6.8 cubic feet of space which is a good size for me. There is an excellent article in the Nov/Dec 2009 edition of Pottery Making Illustrated that shows just how much a kiln will hold.
I purchased my kiln from BigCeramicStore.com. They had the best price. It took about a month to get to my house.
I can't wait to try it out!
4/25/11
April's cup!
For April, I decided to purchase a cup from another artist on Etsy that I've been admiring for a long time, Stepanka Horalkova. She works with very thin hand-built slabs. The mug arrived complete with a cute little porcelain "Thank you" tag! This mug is very delicate, but not so that I would be nervous to use it.
Here is a shot of the front of the mug:
Here is a shot of the side:
Here is a shot of the carved detail at the bottom:
Here is a shot of the front of the mug:
Here is a shot of the side:
Here is a shot of the carved detail at the bottom:
4/15/11
Cup of the Month
I've decided I'm going to start treating myself to one new mug a month from Etsy. March's mug came from Jeff Campana. I first saw Campana's work on Etsy when I stumbled upon his store while browsing. Since then, I have seen his work in many of the ceramics publications I subscribe to.
According to his artist statement, Campana "dissects and immediately re-assembles" his pots. This mug is truly gorgeous! It is comfortable to hold and drink out of. Campana diamond polishes the feet of his pots beyond 3000 grit so they are smooth like glass! It's little things like this that show how dedicated and professional he is with his craft.
3/18/11
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