Pictures from Spring 2009 session

Almost half way through the Spring 2009 session, it's definitely time to update my blog with some pictures. There were also some interesting moments I would like to share. The first interesting moment was me having trouble trimming a pot.... no matter how I trimmed it, the foot was still not level (according to my leveler). It turned out that the table was not level. I would have never thought of it if I didn't have my leveler. The second interesting moment was that I managed to spend over 2-3 classes (I lost count already) and still weren't able to finish my 9 mugs. I guess attaching handles just take a long time... I still have 3 mugs to finish off for next week. Guess I won't be making mugs for a while, at least not for this session.

Here are some pictures of my new pots:

Black and Mysterious Blue have to be my all my favorite combination.

Randy's Red mug

These lovely plates were craved by Richard and glazed with Mysterious Blue. He is quite an artist!

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Toothbrush holder's new owner

We delivered the toothbrush holder to own friends, Matt and Kana to "match" up with the soap dispenser they bought from me from the show last November. They seems to like it. :)

Last firing before the show

One last firing before the show, and I’m happy to say that every piece turned out beautifully.

Meditative Mornings: Carving, Zentangles, and Underglaze Magic

It’s that funny time of year in Ottawa where the ground is still a bit too frozen for the golf clubs, but the light in the studio is starting to change. While I’m waiting for the greens to wake up, I’ve been taking advantage of the extra "home days" to really slow down and focus on surface design. Lately, I’ve been pushing myself out of my comfort zone—moving away from my usual smooth finishes and diving into the world of Zentangle-inspired carving , underglaze transfers , and detailed layering . Finding the Flow with Zentangles There is something incredibly meditative about sitting with a leather-hard piece and a carving tool. I’ve started incorporating Zentangle patterns into my forms, letting the repetitive lines dictate the texture. It’s a slow process, but there's a rhythmic quality to it that reminds me of a good day on the course—focus, precision, and just being in the moment. Zentangle pattern: Pokeroot which I made them looking more like cherries :p Layering the ...

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