Skip to main content

August just flew by us

Welcome to September!  Can't believe the Summer months had gone by so quickly.  I can't really complain much as the Summer has been great.  I spent a lot of time outside which meant that no much pottery was produced.

 I did one thing though, I a new bucket of mysterious blue last weekend.  I must say that mixing glaze is my least favourite part of pottery making, but I did it with help from my husband which made the job a bit more enjoyable.😃  It still took us almost 2 hours to get it done!

 As today is the start of the labour day long weekend, hopefully I will make some new pieces. 😏

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Last firing before the show

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

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 ...
Post a Comment
Read more