These are all that remain of the original 23 that came out of a recent kiln firing. The rest were grabbed up by my fellow ceramists. These are all about 3" (8cm) x 1.5" (2.5cm). All fired at cone 6 in an electric kiln. All dipped in food-friendly glazes. They will be posted for sale … Continue reading New Tiki Shooters
Today Is My Birthday & This Is My Wish For You
I wish you all health and wellness. I wish you all peace and happiness. I wish you all exploration, discovery, play, and creativity. If you will allow me to make a birthday wish for me... I wish that everyone finds, or creates a positive message; something that tells a story of good news, of courage, … Continue reading Today Is My Birthday & This Is My Wish For You
Shinning Through #9
I played with the sun a little on this morning; playing hide and seek throughout the macro view of the camera lens. This is a whole series dedicated to seeing differently. It felt like a great extension of my current desire to take a look closer at stuff. The bright morning sun gave a little … Continue reading Shinning Through #9
Day 9 – What Does Gratitude Feel Like To You?
"In one study, more grateful participants reported fewer health problems (such as headaches, gastrointestinal problems, respiratory infections, and sleep disturbances); in another, they reported fewer physical symptoms (including headaches, dizziness, stomachaches, and runny noses)." (Mar 5, 2018) -- Taken from the Greater Good at Berkley article: Is Gratitude Good for Your Health? Well, I don't know about you, but … Continue reading Day 9 – What Does Gratitude Feel Like To You?
Sake Sippers & The Three Wisdoms of Tao
Start with the Wikipedia page and then dig as deep as you want into the significance of the The Pure Ones of Taoism. I know I'm mixing cultural references by calling these Sake cups, but they just didn't feel like they fit into my tea bowl work. There is something far purer about these. It … Continue reading Sake Sippers & The Three Wisdoms of Tao
Shinning Through #8
I played with the sun a little on this morning; playing hide and seek throughout the macro view of the camera lens. This is a whole series dedicated to seeing differently. It felt like a great extension of my current desire to take a look closer at stuff. The bright morning sun gave a little … Continue reading Shinning Through #8
Day 8 – What Does Gratitude Feel Like To You?
"In positive psychology research, gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. Gratitude helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity, and build strong relationships." Taken from the Harvard Health Publishing article: Giving thanks can make you happier Read the article. It's brief and to the point. Gratitude increases our happiness. It feels … Continue reading Day 8 – What Does Gratitude Feel Like To You?
Distorted Ozs #13 – Eat Your Heart Out
While barely recognizable as a robot, I chose to continue some features I've done earlier. Such as the open chest cavity and the visible heart. Only this time, the heart seems to be floating just out of reach of the teeth. The line from which it hangs is over the sharp teeth, not behind it. … Continue reading Distorted Ozs #13 – Eat Your Heart Out
Shinning Through #7
I played with the sun a little on this morning; playing hide and seek throughout the macro view of the camera lens. This is a whole series dedicated to seeing differently. It felt like a great extension of my current desire to take a look closer at stuff. The bright morning sun gave a little … Continue reading Shinning Through #7
Day 7 – What Does Gratitude Feel Like To You?
I thought it might be fun to look at this from a different angle... What causes a lack of gratitude? -- A preoccupation with the self can cause us to forget our benefits and our benefactors, or to feel that we are owed things from others and therefore have no reason to feel thankful. ... Entitlement and self-absorption are … Continue reading Day 7 – What Does Gratitude Feel Like To You?
The New Renaissance Mindset 