Suzanne J. E. Tourtillot’s 500 Tiles: An Inspiring Collection of International Work belongs to the now-iconic “500 series,” a publishing project that treats contemporary craft not as marginal decoration but as a full aesthetic language in its own right. Like its sister volumes on cups, bowls, and vessels, this book is less a traditional monograph … Continue reading T.A.E.’s Book Review – 500 Tiles: An Inspiring Collection of International Work editor Suzanne J. E. Tourtillot
There’s A Dubious Sound Over There
Another view of our meek soul, commenting calmly on something that raises his alarm and fears. He is clearly trying very hard not to give in to panic…There’s A Dubious Sound Over There
The Pesky Nosehairs
Our distinguished gentleman sees himself as the epitome of class, composure, and good grooming. The only feature that consistently troubles him is …The Pesky Nosehairs
Heh, heh, heh. Oh, yeah!
Imagine the shot taken, or drawn right after some mischievous action was taken by the subject. Let your mind wander. So, far my imagination has …Heh, heh, heh. Oh, yeah!
The Usual Mask I Wear
The inspiration for this face was so completely different than the end result, you can’t imagine. My process of drawing a rough outline of the image …The Usual Mask I Wear
The Island (Transformations With Life #12)
During my walk this morning, I deviated through a buggy and bushy field. I came across this tenacious little tree growing in a dry patch. It looked …The Island (Transformations With Life #12)
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #470 – The Colony Of Tiny Flowers
The Colony Of Tiny Flowers Musings of the Artists Mind From far these look like a single fluffy flower, but up close you see the colony of small …500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #470 – The Colony Of Tiny Flowers
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #122: Open Perspectives
Open Perspectives: The History: Here’s my part of the story. Tell me what you see and start the next chapter… Playing with the faces to create a …500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #122: Open Perspectives
The Morning of Youth, the Noon of Possibility, and the Sunset of Neglect in Shakespeare’s Sonnet 7
Shakespeare’s Sonnet 7 is a meditation on youth, public approval, and the way human life mirrors the sun’s daily journey across the sky. At first glance, it sounds almost like a moral lesson about staying beautiful and visible as one grows older. But underneath that surface, the poem is really about a social truth that … Continue reading The Morning of Youth, the Noon of Possibility, and the Sunset of Neglect in Shakespeare’s Sonnet 7
T.A.E.’s Book Review – 500 Teapots: Contemporary Explorations of a Timeless Design editor Suzanne J. E. Tourtillot
Among all ceramic forms, the teapot occupies a singular position. It is at once sculpture and utensil, engineering problem and artistic statement, ritual object and cultural symbol. Unlike a bowl or vase, a successful teapot demands that numerous independent elements—body, spout, handle, lid, foot, balance, and pour—work together harmoniously. 500 Teapots: Contemporary Explorations of a … Continue reading T.A.E.’s Book Review – 500 Teapots: Contemporary Explorations of a Timeless Design editor Suzanne J. E. Tourtillot