ceramics

Studio Notes

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I mentioned my hiatus from ceramics and realized I never shared these pieces I've made in the past! They've been quietly hanging out around my home and I still have so many more not pictured. My personal favorite is the mug with the potato dressed in various costumes. He’s the Tayto Potato which I cannot get enough of lol.

Glaze Parties

Glazing used to be the part of ceramics I dreaded, but it totally grew on me. It was messy and unpredictable, but that’s what made it fun in the end.

Some pieces with underglazes below. I’ve started to love drawing on my ceramics as you can see. Pictured below are works in progress, before the final firing.

Perhaps 2025 will bring in a regular pottery practice again!!

Field Notes: AMOCA

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While on a recent trip to California, I had the pleasure of stopping into the American Museum of Ceramic Art. We spent the afternoon browsing around the galleries, there were exhibits ranging from wood firing to to beer steins.

Here’s to ceramic appreciation- which is essentially what my life is about now. I was so happy to visit!

Some snapshots from the museum:

Bloop- by Alina Hayes

Connected Spaces- Cheryl Ann Thomas & Michael F. Rohde

The Artists of Mettlach

I also loved the details in this mural but did not write down the artists name.

50 Bowls, 50 States, 50 Woodfires- Elaine Olafson Henry

Field Notes: Grounds For Sculpture

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Realizing my dreams of stepping into 19th century impressionist painting! Grounds for Sculpture is a surreal getaway from NYC. With work from sculptors around the world, we never knew what to expect as we strolled around. Wandering through its 42 acres, we were constantly surprised and delighted.

Worth highlighting is the exhibit featuring Roberto Lugo - The Village Potter. He is the current artist in residence, and is an inspiration through his ceramics and activism. He merges his own style through traditional methods resulting in powerful, bold pieces. A must see! The exhibit runs through January 8th, 2023 and you can learn more here, on their website.