Tuesday, October 31, 2006

More Pottery Pics




This is one of the many Frog designs I played around with....zoom would be appropriate for this pic.
























These are pics of a Mortal and Pestal that i made. The Pestel does not have it's handle yet (of course).


The geko was an impulse thing - But I wanted to play with the positive/negative space idea so this is what i came up with.



This is a Sushi plate i made for my husband. He LOVES Sushi. The symbols mean trustworthy, eternal, love, husband.... or something like that. And not in that order.


Some new rife bowls I painted for Kurt and I, The symbol inside means "dream"..... because my husband is a true blooded dreamer :)



My dad makes great cookies but the unfortunate result of such an achievement is that he finds little left but crumbs shortly after his labored efforts. So I made him his own cookie jar :)

Friday, October 06, 2006

old stuff















this is kurt's one and only attempt so far to paint pottery. (Kurt is my husbad) he repainted this one for obvious reaons. It is his icecream/cereal bowl. Since this is all he eats he uses this bowl often.


This was my first time painting pottery - hence the brush strokes. Dont worry, i repainted it and its perfect now.

Pottery Painting

About a year ago i discovered a place that allows one to paint the pottery of one's choice and they will fire it for you. They even let me use their paints and tools!! By devine inspiration a bright couple decided to open one such place here in Lexington VA this past April , Creative Kiln. I have been supporting their business with my frequent visits ever since I found them. Since this obsession has begun i have not done much of anything else as art is concerned. But i may have found a way to turn this hobbie into some profit though. I have had some requests to sell my work and Jon, the business owner has agreed to display my creations at the Kiln :) The Cheetah plate you see in the first picture is a duplicate design that i have put on a large square plate and a wide rimmed mug to make a complete set. The design was originally developed as a logo for one of my husband's businesses but they thought it was too trendy for a financial firm and money lender. oh well. I'll stick to painting my pottery.