Pictures from Mutation

The great and wonderful Amy (one of the ones who created Mutation) has created a Flicker page with lots of photos from this and previous Craft Fairs. I didn't take my camera around so I am glad she doesn't mind sharing. Just click on the title above to see what went down.

Card Page update.

Card Page has been updated. I need to do a bigger overhaul, but until then i just want to get what i have done one the site. So here they are. Click on the Title above to go strait there.

Mutation.

The day was an overall success. We got alot of traffic, I met alot of people and I sold alot of things. My mom and dad came down for support as well as friends here in town.(THANKS!) It was lots of fun. Now I have to start thinking about what's next. First, I think I will revamp the website. Then maybe think about gallery space. And Christmas presents. Who knows. But I do know the house needs some work in the meantime. For now here is a picture of my spread.

The Cow. It is finished.

Isn't she cute? Next time I think I will do the background in pink. I am on a mission to find other fun things i might put patterns on. Maybe even do some screen printing. The next couple of months are going to be devoted to serious experimentation. That is, after i get the house in working order again.

Craft Show Countdown #2

I have compleated three new fabric paintings. This time I didn't strech two and opted for a pre-made frame instead. What do you think?

Craft Show Countdown

Just 3 more days. I got a fresh kiln load of balloon shells finished just in time for Mutation. Here is a little preview of some of my favorites. As you can tell it is not just flowers anymore. These cups and bowls are big enough to drink from. Some are even hefty enough to fill with your favorite cereal and chow down. (that's what i would do with mine. )

The countdown has begun.

The craft fair is THIS Weekend. I still have alot to do, but I am really excited. Click on the Title above to go to their website and learn more about Mutation.

Hoppy.

Today has been a big day for the blog. And it gets even bigger with this... My pet one legged pigeon. He comes to eat breadcrumbs outside the place I work. I happen to catch him with the camera today. Hopping and flopping around. He is such a trooper.

Bunny Fabric Painting

David and I went to yard sales on Saturday and I hit the motherload. Someone was selling their fabric for practically nothing. I have plenty at home, but the new loot was inspirational. This is one of the two I have made so far.

The Cow.

I know, I know, I am now officially one step closer to that area filled with molds, Indians on horses, and senior citizens. But the lady I buy my slip from had this and I could not resist. I guess I lived close to the border of Mexico long enough for their patterned ceramic animals to take hold of my subconscious and this is how it decided to come out. Man, I miss green tamales. Anyway, It is not quite finished yet, she still needs a coat of glaze. But when she's done... I don't think this will be the last you see of something like this from me. There is no turning back now.

More Balloon Shells.

Some "After" Bottles.

The Day Job.

This is the website I designed for Black Dog Studio. (The company I work for.) All I can say it is better than what was there before. I hope you enjoy looking at the fancy cabinets. Click on the title above to go there.

Bigger Balloon Shells

Here are some "balloon shells" I have just fired. They are still super thin. They are only bigger than the original, but I like the size it is just right to fit in the palm, like a piece of fruit. Also, there is more surface to decorate. And that can be nice.

Last Thursday

1 port-o-potty
1 front porch
1 road sign
1 compound fracture
1 large man(condition unknown)
1 white work truck
1 missing spare tire
1 plum PT cruiser
and
1 little red truck. Making it's last debut on the 11:00 news.
Thank goodness I was able to walk away from all of this.

Flower Cards

Finally! Cards are up on the card page.

Some of the vases I have been working on...Unglazed. I thought it would be nice to see the effect the glaze has on the underglaze. You can call this the "before" shot.

First of all… New Updates on the Website and more to come very soon.

I have finally sat down and focused on this Blog. It isn’t perfect but it will tell you things. I got so busy setting up the ceramics studio and got so excited about having a place to produce work again, I neglected such a useful tool. I hope to keep everyone updated on what is going on with my work and let you in on some of my processes. Maybe I will even get a little feedback on how you think things are looking. Anyway, check here regularly for the exclusive scoop.
Right now I am waiting on a load of pots to come out of a bisque . Hope fully the guy who fires for me will have them today. I have been focused on ceramics lately, with the occasional Jumbo Geet every now and then, I am glad I have been working on something because the next Mutation Craft Fair is coming up soon. I have a lot of work to do to get ready.