My mural ...Day 1

another project...or two

Although this is a great release to tell about me and my art, I am working on an "official" website. One where I can no only write about sometimes random thoughts, but actually post my work and possibly sell some pieces along the way.  A big Thank You to my brother in law in California for first having the knowledge and second, maybe more importantly, the patience to help me through this process. ...thanks, Chad I really really appreciate it.
So that is the first project.
The second is a mural in my backyard.  I have approximately 45 linear feet of wall there and it was the most ugly off brick red that you have ever seen. Well, not for long folks. I've commissioned Annabelle Fuhr from Lamar to paint it. And she has started it as of today. I feel like I've been working on it because I was the ever important "prep" person....power washing all those walls (which included all the patios and sidewalks around my house) and priming the walls a bright white. Now, I get to watch Annabelle work...will post a few pictures so you get the idea.

A student!!

Actually, taught my first student tonight even though I tried to delay it a bit. I'm leaving in less than 24 hours to go to ENGLAND for my daughter's wedding. Anyway, Dana's (she is my student) mother would not take no for an answer.  We struggled through five 1.5 pound balls of clay.  She can do it...just needs practice, practice, practice. At least, she said she would be back!!! Does this mean I'm a professional now?


Got to finish packing...see you!

the latest...

 incised cup

 small bowls out of red clay

 my favorite

here are a few more pieces which are probably the last for the summer. Going to leave for England on Saturday!!!

When am I going to learn??

The one stead fast rule about pottery....never try to fire wet clay.  I had the kiln on low all day BUT I forgot to crack the lid. Fortunately, there was just one pot that was too wet. Minimum damage....could have been so much worse.
I have to learn to slow down sometimes....and I've done this before... Good Grief!!

A few more

First, I wasn't sure why those two last photos were so huge....didn't do anything different than the others...oh well.

I fired again....helping out my buddy, Bobbi.  She was in a pinch, needing to fire a couple pieces for some 4H kids and her elements apparently went hay wire...so I fired those and a couple of mine that were ready.

 these two pics are of the same cups, different views.  They are carved, colored slip brushed on, then after that dries it's wiped away, leaving the colored lines...these turned out quite well!!

these cups are a new combination...I'm really liking the black as an accent..

 this little guys is about three inches tall..

and this one is a little over an inch tall

latest firing

Managed to do a high fire despite theses high temps. At least, I was able to unload in 90 degree weather...felt kind of cool