500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #193 – Paper-Thin 09-002

Paper-Thin 09-002: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This series was a challenge I gave myself to see how thin I could make the clay before it cracked... It was a great learning experience with various materials. How to slow-dry the clay, when to add engobes, how to handle it before … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #193 – Paper-Thin 09-002

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #192 – Paper-Thin 09-003

Paper-Thin 09-003: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This series was a challenge I gave myself to see how thin I could make the clay before it cracked... It was a great learning experience with various materials. How to slow-dry the clay, when to add engobes, how to handle it before … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #192 – Paper-Thin 09-003

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #191 – Paper-Thin 09-004

Paper-Thin 09-004: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This series was a challenge I gave myself to see how thin I could make the clay before it cracked... It was a great learning experience with various materials. How to slow-dry the clay, when to add engobes, how to handle it before … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #191 – Paper-Thin 09-004

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #190 – Paper-Thin 09-005

Paper-Thin 09-005: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This series was a challenge I gave myself to see how thin I could make the clay before it cracked... It was a great learning experience with various materials. How to slow-dry the clay, when to add engobes, how to handle it before … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #190 – Paper-Thin 09-005

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #189 – Paper-Thin 09-006

Paper-Thin 09-006:  The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This series was a challenge I gave myself to see how thin I could make the clay before it cracked... It was a great learning experience with various materials. How to slow-dry the clay, when to add engobes, how to handle it before … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #189 – Paper-Thin 09-006

Fun Fotos for Friday – What the Muse Inspired

These are a perfect continuation of last week's photos, as they show some of what my Muses have inspired. What do you think and feel when you see these montages? I frequently move my art around and I'm never completely sure why. What do these placements say to you? You'll also find some items that … Continue reading Fun Fotos for Friday – What the Muse Inspired

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #188 – Paper-Thin 09-007

Paper-Thin 09-007: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. Someone put the idea of contrast is better in my mind and I have been reaching for it for years. I could blame it on a book by De Chirico and the whole Chiaroscuro movement, but that would be exaggerating the point. I … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #188 – Paper-Thin 09-007

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #187 – Paper-Thin 09-008

Paper-Thin 09-008: The History: Share what you see and continue the story. When you find your stride and let go of the outcomes, magic can happen! This series was a challenge I gave myself to see how thin I could make the clay before it cracked... It was a great learning experience with various materials. … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #187 – Paper-Thin 09-008

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #186 – Paper-Thin 09-009

Paper-Thin 09-009:   The History: Share what you see and continue the story. This series was a challenge I gave myself to see how thin I could make the clay before it cracked... It was a great learning experience with various materials. How to slow-dry the clay, when to add engobes, how to handle it … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #186 – Paper-Thin 09-009

500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #185 – Paper-Thin 09-010

Paper-Thin 09-010:  The History: Share what you see and continue the story. Dissatisfaction and boredom can sometimes be great motivators for experimentation. I had purchased some low-firing red clay and it shouldn’t have worked in my usual Cone 6 firings, but I love doing what I’m not supposed to. I had no idea what it … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity #185 – Paper-Thin 09-010