Crooked: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This is one of my first attempts at cubist sculpture. My mentor was showing us how to assemble textured forms and I loved it so much, I made a whole bunch of them. It’s more abstract, and well glazed than many others I completed … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #175 – Crooked
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #174 – Pub Folk #5
Pub Folk #5: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. As I often do when finishing a series of large sculptures, or deciding to start some new experimentation, I make a series of shot glasses. I opted away from my usual faces for this series of shot glasses. Using a new glaze … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #174 – Pub Folk #5
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #173 – Ships 07
Ships 07: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. These were created while showing my Father how to use slabs to make pottery. He took a class with me and loved his coil-built pots, but was curious about how I did my slab-work, so I showed him. He still prefers coiling. These … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #173 – Ships 07
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #172 – Spontaneous 08-033:
Spontaneous 08-033: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. Ships sailing from some Industrial revolution era port… what do you see? These abstract forms are inspired by a love of Raku fired ceramics... it turns out it's the mistakes that define the amazing results... I focused on what caused those mistakes and … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #172 – Spontaneous 08-033:
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #171 – Spontaneous 08-032
Spontaneous 08-032: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. The spontaneous shapes were fun all by themselves, and when I found my special glazing method, the attention they got from others pushed me to make dozens of these odd shapes. These abstract forms are inspired by a love of Raku fired ceramics... … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #171 – Spontaneous 08-032
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #170 – Spontaneous 08-029
Spontaneous 08-029: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. These abstract forms are inspired by a love of Raku fired ceramics... it turns out it's the mistakes that define the amazing results... I focused on what caused those mistakes and used them in creating my finishes. I'm very proud of the results… … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #170 – Spontaneous 08-029
My Favourite Art Supplies: Gesso – The best blank canvas maker!
Liquitex Basics Gesso Surface Prep Medium: The Review: I’ve tried all sorts of gesso and almost all work the same for me. This is an economical format and has been the best bang for my buck when I need it. I don’t suggest you mix it with paints or tints, but if I’m honest, I … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies: Gesso – The best blank canvas maker!
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #169 – Spontaneous 08-027
Spontaneous 08-027: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. These abstract forms are inspired by a love of Raku fired ceramics and the search for uniqueness within the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic. After making a series I was always left with all sorts of scraps of clay. Rather than rework and roll them into … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #169 – Spontaneous 08-027
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #168 – Spontaneous 07-024
Spontaneous 07-024: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. These somewhat abstract forms are inspired by a love of Raku fired ceramics... I was challenged when a teacher told me it would be nearly impossible to achieve a Raku finish using an electric kiln... so I read a lot on the subject … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #168 – Spontaneous 07-024
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #167 – Spontaneous 07-022
Spontaneous 07-022: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. Blue is a glorious color for glass, so it’s no surprise how well it works on porcelain. These somewhat abstract forms are inspired by a love of Raku fired ceramics... I was challenged when a teacher told me it would be nearly impossible … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #167 – Spontaneous 07-022
The New Renaissance Mindset 