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Plates from Monday

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Monday. Not as productive as I'd liked for it to have been, but I did get all these plates decorated. I went back and worked on that first one some, adding some dots around the flowers. These were a bit dryer than I'd have liked them to be but I managed through it all.
The truck is unpacked from Saturday's show and I still have a good amount of pots. Certain things anyhow. It looks like this week and next will be plate making days as well as some platters, small bowls and jars. And mugs. I want to have a mug sale on Esty soon so I'd like to have all new cups for that.

Had a good chat this morning with Brad Lail who is in China still. He's doing well. I'm looking forward to getting together with him when he gets back to Cleveland County in a few weeks. He's learned so much and has had a great experience, and it's not over yet.
Doug and I also had a good chat session this afternoon. (No wonder I got so little done today, Skyping people all over the globe!) Doug's getting ready for a firing this week so keep a lookout here. I've sent a jug over for the firing but I don't know if it's gonna get there in time for the loading. Oh well, it will have to wait for the next firing then.
Well Sarah's just gotten home from work so I better run. More later maybe.

Show Day

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What a day! I had a very good show at the Carolina Pottery Festival today. About 1700 people made their way through the show and many of them were buying. I had good reactions from most everyone who had not seen my slipware. The pots with the goat imagery were a big hit and sold early as did a couple of large platters and mugs galore. I had one lady who got a huge kick out of a beaver mug. She kept picking it up and laughing. Which is good. I want my pots to make people happy.

Tonight we're kicking back with some Chinese takeout and a DVD. Good to be off my feet.

Thanks for everyone who came by to see me today. I really appreciate you all in supporting me in what I do.

Flickr

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Hi ya,
I've started organizing my photos with Flickr. It's pretty cool.
So far I've uploaded some images from my last trip to Minnesota during the Minnesota Potters Tour. I've also uploaded some pics from Rock Creek Pottery. I think it will be fun for you all to see all these as they do pertain to pots, potters, or pottery events.
Oh, and I've put up a bunch of Ron Meyers' pictures too, these were taken at workshops or conferences.
I'm planning on getting more images up of my work and also of my journal pages. I'll be editing the current content too, so if something is sideways or out of focus I'll get to that soon.
That's it for now.

The Day After

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Karma stayed up way too late last night watching the election coverage.
I got the rest of my pots packed up for the show this Saturday.

And I made a dozen plates.

Other than that, I pretty much watched television, layed out in the yard, drew some, and drank tea. It's been a good day.

Yes

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I am so proud this morning. Sarah and I are both very emotional and excited. I am feeling grateful and hopeful. To me this feels like such a new beginning. I was moved to tears to see the Obama family on stage last night and moved again and again throughout his speech.

"Yes We Can"
I began to think of the power of that statement as I lay in bed last night. The word "Yes" is a powerful affirmation. One single word. No matter what it is applied to, that statement, Yes We Can, Or Yes I Can has the power to change. I guess I'm mostly talking about this from my personal point of view, I've suffered from negative thoughts and depression for years. The words "No" or "I don't know" or "I can't" are like a loop on a tape that runs through my head, even when I'm not aware of it.

This morning I am saying "Yes I Can". I am so inspired by the man who will become our President in January. I am inspired by the people of this nation. I am hopeful of this new beginning, because it is a new beginning in many ways. I am not naive in thinking it will be all daisies and gumdrops. But I, along with many others feel great joy and determination right now to be the best American I can, the best person I can. We are all one people, one nation, one world. Yes.

A Few More Bowls

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I had a small load come out of the kiln this morning. Mostly some cups, jars and more serving bowls. I stained the incised lines of this bowl and covered it with a thin coat of glaze. I really quite like this and will probably start incorporating the stain on more pots.

I also like the tall foot on these. It gives it some distinction.

Dishes

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Okay so this first pot may be a little too cutesy for me. But anyhow it's not a bad pot.




I'm throwing these with 8 lbs of clay and then throwing a foot on them later. So really it's a nice sized serving dish with a substantial foot. I've started decorating in the footring too which is fun and a little surprise for those who take time to look. (and they're signed, very rare). Ha.


Nine Toes Pottery Blog

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Hey, my pal Ronan Peterson has started blogging. I hope you'll visit him often to see what he's up to and take in his great pots.
Here's the LINK


The kiln is going again this morning loaded with some serving bowls and jars that didn't make it into the last load.

I'll get a few more pics up today.
Happy Monday

Side Handle

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I haven't made any side handle teapots in years. I made this one just for myself. It has no glaze on the outside except for that green pour. I want to see how the bare slip and clay will patina with use and age.

I'll put more pics later.

Pots

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I am pleased with the pots that came out this morning. I'm finally getting a glaze that will behave. (I prob. just jinxed it). I am really thankful for this glaze! (Just want to get that across to the pottery gods)

These two yunomis were experimental in that I brushed a black stain into the incising and wiped it away before adding a very thin layer of clear glaze. I quite like these. I may add some dots to this idea later.Cups. I'm liking the brushed slip. It adds some dimension to the pot. The poured slip is a bit too dense. I could counter that with some roughing of the surface or ? something. Also tinting the glaze may help add depth. That will be tried next go round.

I'm feeling good about these wacky pots. I tell ya, I just have to learn to accept myself.

Halloween Glazing

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Boo.
Today was pretty much taken up by unloading the bisque, waxing, and getting everything glazed. I managed all that and got the kiln loaded around 5pm this afternoon. So it's going now and I should have some pics of new pots up on Sunday.

No big Halloween plans for us. Just maybe a movie at home.

Thanks for all the comments on my quiche. I don't think that baker is as deep as you all think it is. Anyhow I'll get the recipe up over the weekend.