Misc. Eye Candy…and Cake Platter Again
It’s been a lazy weekend around Denver, mainly because it’s been raining on and off and all I want to do is take a nap.
I did manage to get out into the studio today and weighed out 5 pounds of clay to attempt another cake platter. It sort of boggles my mind that a plate requires that much clay. But, after you take into account 10-15% shrinkage, trimming etc. I guess that’s about right. I probably could have used 6 lbs, but I just didn’t want to waste too much clay since this won’t have a foot like a normal plate would.
I need to let these set up a little bit so that I can assemble it tomorrow. Though, I am tempted to fire them separately and attach the pieces after firing. At this size, I worry about warping during the glaze fire. While I was out in the studio, I threw some more mugs. My goal for the Summer Art Market is to have at least 20 mugs. I have a schedule of how many platters, vases, spoon rests, plates, etc. that I want to have ready in time for the market. I should just spend the next week throwing and then the following trimming, followed by a week of glazing so that I’ll be ready for the market come June 9th.
In other news, I was contacted by a gallery in Louisiana asking if I would be interested in being represented by them. We’ve been emailing back and forth and I’m trying to see if this would be in my best interests. It’s a fine art/craft gallery so it seems like it would be a good fit medium wise. I’ll let you know in the next week what I decide.
I was glancing through a magazine on Saturday and came across the work of artist, Ingrid Calame. I was immediately drawn to her art work and paused to read the article and look up information on her art on the ‘net. She considers herself a realist. Not my first thought when I looked at her artwork. Her work is similar to the philosophical idea behind “Trashball Art”; she traces stains and other marks left by humans and then transfers the marks to aluminum. Her drawings are exquisite - multiple layers of vellum trace.
Have a good week everyone!
In the meantime, I’m looking forward to hearing about “Art Ball” by Jafabrit and cohorts.
