I decided to go out painting with four friends once a week for the summer. I'm no painter, but I can do OK if I take my time.
But after sitting in the hot sun this particular day, it became painfully obvious that I should be in the studio making pots. I have not been productive enough in the last few months and suddenly spending a day painting seemed frivolous.
One of the guys- my buddy, Rob. Now we are talking about taking off and going on a canoe trip to paint in the Ozarks of Missouri. For that I think I would paint instead of pot.
A couple of space shuttle sculptures for people that helped me obtain some photographs from the Johnson Space center. It is a long story, but if you are interested in collecting space photos, give me a call at 314-504-7136.
Ahhhh, the joys of summer. Now this I should be painting.
I decided I needed a new glaze line for my gourd pots. Here are some of the results. Which I love!
Thick and lively surfaces. Yummy.
A few pots glazed up and ready for the kiln.
Some gourds awaiting the new glazes.
A few pieces after being fired. I fired up 20 pieces and was generally disappointed with the results. I decide to reglaze the entire load. These are some of the results of the second firing.
Half of these pots will go back in for a third firing.
As beautiful as this one is, it is getting another layer of glaze and going back in the fire.
