Within the history of ceramics, few forms so elegantly reconcile utility and sculpture as the pitcher. It is an object defined by action: designed to pour, to balance, to be grasped by the hand, and yet constantly inviting aesthetic reinvention. 500 Pitchers: Contemporary Expressions of a Classic Form, edited by Suzanne J. E. Tourtillot, demonstrates … Continue reading T.A.E.’s Book Review – 500 Pitchers: Contemporary Expressions of a Classic Form editor Suzanne J. E. Tourtillot
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #468 – Uncertain Edibility
Uncertain Edibility Musings of the Artists Mind Every summer these berries show up on our hedge and feed the robins from near and far. Every summer …500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #468 – Uncertain Edibility
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #120: Open-Mindedness #1
Open-Mindedness #1: The History: Here’s my part of the story. Tell me what you see and start the next chapter… This small series was intended to be a…500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #120: Open-Mindedness #1
“A Crown Won in Blood” – Poetcore Shakespeare: The Bard for Gen Z
(T.A.E.’s LitBites) – A modern retelling of Macbeth by William Shakespeare Macbeth starts as a straight-up legend. He’s brave, loyal, and feared on the battlefield. Everyone knows his name, and for good reason—he just helped crush a rebellion and save Scotland. The king, Duncan, is thrilled. He praises Macbeth publicly and rewards him with a new … Continue reading “A Crown Won in Blood” – Poetcore Shakespeare: The Bard for Gen Z
Transformations With Life #10 – Reimagined Office Garden
Above is the original bowl. It was sitting uncomfortably in a display case among others in my ceramic series called Paper Bowls. About a week ago my …Transformations With Life #10 – Reimagined Office Garden
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #467 – Wallflower
Wallflower Musings of the Artists Mind Spring reveals these gorgeous little flowers all over my property. They seem to come back every year, often …500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #467 – Wallflower
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #119: New Face #2
New Face #2: The History: Here’s my part of the story. Tell me what you see and start the next chapter… Sometimes we need to let the gods of …500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #119: New Face #2
T.A.E.’s Book Review – 500 Cups: Ceramic Explorations of Utility and Grace editor Suzanne J. E. Tourtillot
Few objects are as intimately woven into the rituals of everyday life as the ceramic cup. It is held, warmed by the hands, raised to the lips, and quietly accompanies moments of solitude and conversation alike. 500 Cups: Ceramic Explorations of Utility and Grace transforms this seemingly humble vessel into a profound artistic inquiry, revealing … Continue reading T.A.E.’s Book Review – 500 Cups: Ceramic Explorations of Utility and Grace editor Suzanne J. E. Tourtillot
“A Kingdom Gone Sideways” – Poetcore Shakespeare: The Bard for Gen Z
(T.A.E.’s LitBites) – A modern retelling of King Lear by William Shakespeare King Lear is old. Like really old. Old enough that running a whole kingdom feels exhausting, and he’s ready to retire, kick back, and let his three daughters take over. But Lear doesn’t just hand over power like a normal person. No. He turns … Continue reading “A Kingdom Gone Sideways” – Poetcore Shakespeare: The Bard for Gen Z
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #466 – Welcome Sunshine
Welcome Sunshine Musings of the Artists Mind In early Spring I went to the dollar store and saw a bag labelled “Various Flowers”. The image on the …500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #466 – Welcome Sunshine