Feb. 26, 2011

Linda....

I would like to make a formal request....

is there anyway that we could extend the 'due date' for our shared pieces? Say one more week?

For one reason or another alot of us thought it was due after break....me included.

Thanks!

Creature Comforts USA - Art

Feb. 23, 2011

First let me say that I am sorry for all of the tech. glitches yesterday during my class. Here is the link to the last video from my powerpoint that did not show up.



Elements and Principles of Art

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DWEhwp5JgZk

Secondly, Linda said something that hit home... she uses this analogy ....she said, "either you are a player or fan."

Sadly, I think I am a REALLY REALLY BiG fan of ceramics who wishes she was a playa'!

I am not willing to give up ceramics, period. I was told at the beginning of my MA carreer that I had to give it up! So the first semester I did. As you know... that didn't last.

So for now...I will be a fan trying to work it out with the mindset that oneday I will be a player. Please be patient with me. My intentions are good and like everything else I have done in my artistic career the process is slow and difficult. .... its a 'pleasure in pain' thing.

Feb.15, 2011

http://curbsandstoops.com

an interesting site with interviews given by artist.... thought maybe some would enjoy it.....

Feb. 13, 2011

I forgot why I love firing a gas kiln....the firing went well... (thanks to all who patiently helped me with the process)

Firing a gas kiln forces me to stay in the ceramic studio and work a long period of time...devoted to ceramics only. I LOVE it.

I learned that my dark clay body does not like to be refired. I lose the quality of "sexy bitch clay" (thanks Gracia for it's name! ) that I like so much.

I learned that I am going to have to experiment more with glazes. I really don't like any of the ones that I mixed.

I learned that I am going to have to try and fire to cone 10 if I want my red. This will be the next experiment.

I most learned that clay influences my painting and visa versa.

I don't have any exciting pictures to post of my work...but if you're interested to see my refired pieces they are in a box near my shelf. I need a "better" clear glaze...any help will be appreciated!

Feb. 11, 2011

Firing the Mohawk...*doing the happy fire a kiln dance* Photos of work forthcoming........

Feb 8, 2011

Linda... here is another 'fluff' site for you.. my kids just showed it to me the other night....

so I would like to create this body of work for my pottery! is that ok??!!!

http://www.idreams.pl/Pottery/

Feb. 7, 2011

So Sunday was a good work day....

I mixed a bunch of test glazes... RED!

Finished one piece..(letting it dry to alter it)

Tried Gracia's slump mold to throw from... liked it. Don't know what it'll look like after I take it out of the mold. But it was fun!

Tried creating another version of my "bowl" form inspired by Annes project! THANKS anne!!

Reglazed my older pieces to see what happens when I refire them....

Time to fire the mohawk!

I love days when I get alot done!

just for fun

I found a link on Linda's blog for a critique generator.... here is the critique I "generated"!!! too funny!



I'm surprised that no one's mentioned yet that the aura of the facture makes resonant the exploration of montage elements.

Does any more need to be said?!

Feb 4, 2011

Why the hell can't I REALLY let go of making a form? Meaning push it so its wobbly..clunky...woman handled???!!!! I've allowed myself to do so on the rims of my pieces, but not for the rest.

So I decided to just cut open a thrown piece and go from there! Damn ....#$!@#$....$%@!$%^@#