14 new porcelain boxes and counting…
I had a pretty relaxing past few days over the long Memorial Day Weekend - hope you did too. I managed to squeeze a little work into my weekend, but not much. I recently discovered that I can download audio books onto my iPod Nano and that my local library has audio books for download. I’ve temporarily grown a little weary of the music I’ve loaded onto my iPod and have taken to being read to. I’ve also become a podcast junkie. I’ve been listening to Oprah Winfrey and Eckart Tolle’s online workshops covering Tolle’s new book, A New Earth while I work. Hours pass, and I’m transported to a different place. Now I need to buy the book so I can really follow along.
Cherry Blossoms and Frog
Here’s a few of my newest creations that are almost created stream of consciousness as I listen to all of life’s true possibilities. I’ve made a list of themes and have even invited others (mainly my daughter, husband, friends and sil) to weigh in on other possible trajectories. I have repeated a couple of boxes that have already found their way into the world outside of my studio.
Meanwhile, I drove up to Evergreen, CO to pick up remaining work from the Fine Art of Craft show that closed on Friday. I sold a few pieces which made me happy and I transported the rest home which will be added to my inventory for the Summer Art Market in a few weeks. I agreed to donate a piece of my work to be auctioned off this summer at Anderson Ranch Arts Center in August. Wouldn’t you know it, the piece I planned on donating (see below) is one of the pieces that sold! So now, I need to make another or donate something else.
Sand dollar and Snake Boxes
I spoke with the owner of CO/RK Gallery in Denver last week who saw my work at the Potter’s Guild Sale in early May. She’s interested in carrying my work, however, I told her it could be awhile before I have some available. I was also introduced to the owner of the Evergreen Gallery by my friend Mary Cay at the opening of the “Fine Art of Craft Show” who was interested in carrying my porcelain boxes. So, I have a few things to follow up with in the next month or so. Funny thing is as I listen to Eckart Tolle and some of the things he talks about, I find myself feeling a little disenchanted with selling stuff. I know I need to reconcile this with myself before I end up selling everything I own and running off to save the world. 
My husband’s waiting in the wings for the computer - so must go. Plus it doesn’t help that he keeps interrupting my train of thought.
~Cynthia
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I listened to Eckhart’s book, A New Earth, in January. Tried to follow along with Oprah’s class but missed a few that I want to go back and listen to. Very interesting and inspiring.
I’m sure it was part of what spurred me to give away a lot of my stuff and sell my big house so I could have a simpler less cluttered life.
I like the frog!
Your boxes are going to be a hit.
Those boxes are just SO beautiful! I’m not going to let you sell them! You have to give them all to me!
Do you glaze the inside as well?
Beautiful pieces, love the frog and snake especially. Wish I wasn’t across an ocean…
I’ve downloaded the classes to my iPod Lisa from iTunes and am listening at my leisure. I never am on the right schedule to be present for an online class.
Thanks LB, Janet, Denise and Undaunted!
I glaze inside and out - the only part that I keep unglazed are the feet and where the top and bottom meet.
Cynthia, it seems your summer is fill up! Wonderful for the new possibilities and sales from exhibits! I love your boxes. Will any be on your Esty store for us to don’t live near you??
I love my ipod in the studio. My favorite is the Splendid Table.
I love the frog box.
The boxes are coming along nicely! I know they are going to be a huge hit for you! Congrats on all of the orders already!
I look at your photo to the right and then the photo of the boxes and wonder “How’d you do that?”
I just love those little boxes and I agree that they will be a big hit…they’re really adorable and so delicate!