I went to the Art Student’s League of Denver today to trim my pots that I threw last week on the wheel. Lucky for me, I remembered my camera, though I felt a little dorky photographing my work in public. There was another person in the studio at the time and I had to explain that I blog. And, what would an art blog be without pictures?
I mentioned last week that I was nervous that I wouldn’t be able to remember how to throw and was pleasantly surprised to discover that it was like riding a bike! I was little rusty, but I didn’t fall off my wheel or anything. I decided to return today in advance of the class tomorrow so that I could trim (make pretty) my pots that I had thrown last week, so that I wouldn’t have to do it tomorrow. Ideally, I should have gone in last week because these were almost too dry to trim.
I should mention that when working with clay, it’s not WYSIWYG. I am working with a cone 6 stoneware clay body. When in its raw state the clay is a dull gray color, however, once I bisque fire the piece, it will become an off-white color. The same is true of glazes. I hope I can document this for you tomorrow when I glaze my UFO from last summer.
Back to the slide show…green ware is basically manipulated clay that is dry to the touch, but has not yet been fired in a kiln. I was going to say thrown clay, but it could also apply to ceramic work that has been hand built as well.
I have been busy updating my website this week and even started a new “Earth” series “soft painting”. Thanks goes to fiber artist extrodinaire, Lisa Call, who alerted me to the term soft painting. The image below is going to be the base for my painting. After looking at my last work, I was reminded of an intrusion. More to come on this later in the week.
On a side note, today marks my 200th post since the birth of my blog. I will send a fabric aceo to the first person who leaves a comment! Send me an email with your address if you are the first to comment.
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enjoyed the slide show, and CONGRATULATIONS on the 200th post woo Hoo!!!!!!!!
Soft painting is a good description.
I like how you are using Slide.
You are so inspiring… always sharing with us your great work. I enjoyed the video alot.
Great slide show!! You do beautiful work!
Oh it’s so nice to see you creating some pottery pieces again. They are just wonderful! Looks like you are trying some new stuff too…can’t wait to see the finished creation.
Thanks for the comments everyone, I always appreciate them!
Looks like Jafabrit was the first to comment and will be receiving a little fabric ACEO in the mail sometime within the next week.
Congradulations on the 200th post! The slide show was wonderful! I do hope that you show us what the painting turned out looking like.
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! 
I read this post and thought - what are they talking about “great slide show”. For whatever reason it isn’t appearing in firefox - I suspect it could be my adware blocker plugin.
But I watched it in IE - and yes - excellent - thanks for taking the time to share the photos.
And thanks much for the mention.
Nice! Someday, I might try pottery. It seems very calming… Hope your day is full of sweetness=:)
I got your address put in today and it under your first name. I hope this let’s me add my comments.
Those are some mighty fine pots! Love you work as always…the new soft painting looks like it’ll be a winner too. Congrat’s on your 200th post, it’s a big deal…I know cuz I just reached 450! So enjoy the work, and I loved the slide show, that looked great too.
Congratulations on your 200th post! I love the video show too. The pots look smoothly-thrown to me, doesn’t look like you haven’t done it for awhile. Can’t wait to see the final products with colour….