Monday, May 18, 2009

WOOD






I come home from a glorious week in Anguilla to find a great big box of
P O T S from Stonepool pottery. My expectations were low. These were process pots.....treadle wheel for the first time, made quickly and slipped in an unfocused frustrated rush, not nearly picky enough for my glazing agony. Much to my surprise. I L O V E these pots!! They are rough and brown and Glaze and salt kissed by a Master of the fire. Thanks Mark.
Technically, I threw off the hump and not one "S" crack, evidence of the slow throw is showing and I like it. My haphazard halfhearted slip and oxide brush work has merit, aided greatly by the fire.
These pots are warm and friendly and best of all I N S P I R I N G.

Friday, May 1, 2009

J O Y

It's the point of living.
Life feels right when I have my J O Y on.
There is no dispute,
so smile and find your joy.

I made little tiny letter stamps J O Y to remind me.
Sometimes I loose sight or have forgotten.
So I'll stamp this seed in my pots for me and YOU.
Bon