Our first glazed ceramics came out of the kiln finally! Anticipation was keen as Katherine “crashed” the kiln so we could get them before end of class. A couple of them I was pleased about – some were not-so-good. Dig the bowl on the left. Perfectly round whoohoo! And from this angle, you can’t tell [...]
This is one of the things I love about living “inland.” The random, un-masterplanning that pocks the neighborhoods. The imperfections feel so much more authentic than any attempt to eliminate them does. This windmill makes my day, every time I see it. And who can resist barbed wire? Not me! Click this link to see [...]
Here are some pieces I’m working on for ceramics class. Why have I not mentioned ceramics with the fabulously talented Katherine Stovell Dennis of San Clemente? It’s the damned wheel throwing! Vexing and a challenge for one so uncoordinated as me. You’d think my hands would be full of talent with wet, raw clay, but [...]
So, I’m taking a printmaking class as previously mentioned. This shot was taken in Redlands, CA recently. I find myself quite taking by palm trees, go figure since I’ve been surrounded by them my whole life. This image will be a block print for class but I screwed up the first go-’round. So here it [...]
Here’s a dry point etching, where an etching tool is used to scratch an image onto a plate. We’re doing acid etching in class on Thursday. So far, this is the type of printmaking I like best because of how the press embosses the paper. Chine colle added to this one too. I’ve got this [...]
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