Much of my current work involves getting the imagery that fills so many of my sketchbooks onto pottery and clay. I have been crafting imagery that illustrates our responsibility to keep civilization safe from the dangers that would tear it apart. The dangers are symbolized through monsters while civilization is portrayed with people, buildings, and nature.

More vases

Back to business. We need to make lots of vases ASAP for the ladies at Brighton Gardens. Flowers are already ordered and are coming next week. I'll bisque fire these pieces over the weekend and speed glaze them on Monday for an overnight firing:)

Finger Puppets

We are ending the semester with a little fun. I figured if the students get nervous presenting their final portfolios to the class that they could use hand-made finger puppets to do the talking for them.

Scuptural vase

Here are 2 views of a thrown and altered stoneware vase form.

Creative coil vase

I had a little playful fun stacking and interlocking coils on this vase. The form suggests a human torso and the glazes are layered with some areas sponged to highlight crevasses.

Christmas Kiln opening

Of the half dozen pieces in this wabi-sabi series I like this one the best. After its 3rd firing this bud vase is complete:)

Watercolor into the mache

For this winter reveler slippping on the ice I am using watercolors to add color.