Hannah Seng's "Ipods and Sneakers"

Here's a nice poem from Hannah Seng:

"Ipods and Sneakers."

Eric Knoche Exhibit

My studiomate at the Clayspace Co-op is currently showing some new work at the Asheville Arts Council's boardroom gallery. Eric Knoche, pronounced ka-nock-a, has been working like a mad man to meet all of his deadlines. This exhibit showcases some new and different work. It includes more sculptural work. He's made a series of "arch puzzles" that come across as beautiful and fun. I think Eric wants/allows the viewer to touch these pieces and make their own unique arch with the materials provided. See more of the show here.

Melissa Weiss trimming pottery

Here's Melissa trimming a foot on this small bowl. I can look at a million photos like this and be entertained. Melissa continues to impress with her decisions regarding clay. Cheers.

Cost of gas

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here's a cool landscape snapped at the clayspace.

new techniques in the studio

so, man...there's so much that can be done to pottery. here's my first attempt at inlaying slip on to a pot. this "sketch" will be filled with white slip. the excess will be scraped away later. more pics to come. this picture also shows the wax on the rim, which will ultimately resist the celadon glaze that will cover it.

big ole pot

Today, after a round of frisbee golf, I got on the wheel and made some pots. I've got some commisions that I need to make for some galleries/customers so I've been procrastinating that of course. Instead, why not try to make a 31 inch tall big ole pot. I'm preparing for several upcoming events and making work accordingly. I need to get my galleries some wholesale work.... I've got a show in August at American Folk Art and Framing with a couple of great potters..... I'm doing the Mint Museum Pottery Show in September....my studio, clayspace co-op, has got a show at the Asheville Arts Council in August...and we've got a studio stroll in 6 weeks. I need to make pots!!!

For the arts council show, I've decided to show woodfired pots. Huh? Really? Yeah, it's gonna be fun and "new again" for me. I'm excited to have a new body of work that is different. More to come......