My NC inspirations

Oh.....to see the work of my heroes and inspirations! Please see the wonderful works of Piedmont Ceramic Artists - Adrienne Dellinger, Julie Wiggins, Amy Sanders, Joy Tanner, Terry Gesss, Nick Joerling, and all the rest! What a blessing to have "grown up" in the Carolina Ceramic tradition!

http://www.piedmontcraftsmen.org/artist-select.php?mid=1

Favorite website

My ABSOLUTELY favorite Website!

Amazing work!

http://www.akardesign.com/art/

Energyxchange

http://www.energyxchange.org/about/energyxchange-story

FYI!!!

Love Birds

Bird Production has begun!!! I am making a large number of love birds for my niece who is getting married this Fall. I am making a set for the cake topper, and multiples for the reception tables. It is such a joy to make these little guys-(talk to me after about 20+). They will be glazed in blue and orangish glaze when completed. I plan to make these sweeties all summer long, when I have some spare time or need a break from the wheel. What great inspiration my niece and her fiance are providing! Tweet Tweet!

Centering

I woke this morning to a crisp coolness that was absolutely delightful. I got Joel off to work and the girls off to school and ventured downstairs to open the kiln. I am so happy with my new glaze results and cannot wait to make some more work! I have unloaded the kiln and have done a quick 20 minute yoga routine. I feel so loose and relaxed and I am reminded of the importance of breathing, stretching and opening and quieting my mind. I am reminded of the wonderful book "Centering, in pottery, poetry and the person" by MC Richards.... AN ABSOLUTE MUST READ...Enjoy!

http://www.upne.com/0-8195-5190-2.html

Gateway Gallery Co-Op

Today I am heading out to Round Hill to work at the Gateway Gallery. I have joined the cooperative and have some of my work displayed in the Gallery. I will post some pics of all the beautiful work that is available in the Gallery Shop!

http://www.thegatewaygallery.com/

Appetizer trays completed!

Pulled these little ladies out of the kiln yesterday! I did not quite make my goal of 2 per day until the week before xmas, but do have a few to sell this weekend for the Nutcracker performances at the Franklin Park Arts Center!