Thursday, October 4, 2012

Colorful milkcan

Here we have the clay version of an old fashion milk can which is decorated with appropriate whimsy. It stands about 14 inches.

Sassy Stoneware Set


Multiple glazes unite and compliment each other in this stoneware set. The red on the bottom of the dish comes from a piece of glass which pools to fill the bottom when it melts in the kiln. Fired: electric ^5/6

Fabulous Fish


Look at this clay cutie of a fish. So much detail...right down to the smile on its face. Its raku firing is evident on the side with the holes. And the holes are there because it is an ocarina which, in the right hands, can play sweet music.

Marvelous Masks


These clay masks are over eight inches in height and width. With the attention to detail and multi-layer glaze technique, these one of a kind pieces can't help but command your attention.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

It's all about the details


Look at the detail on this stoneware container. The leaves on this "hops-vine leaf" inspired container were hand traced using real hop leaves. The skillful blending of different glazes, applied with a brush on each leaf, achieved a wonderfully colorful but complementary surface. About  7 inches tall, hand built, ^5/6 oxidation fired.

Thursday, May 31, 2012

A mouse in the house

This stylish clay mouse is a foot tall. So much painterly talent was needed to glaze the details on the dress and face.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Never enough raku



Even the different photographic angles don't do this this raku bird justice.  In person the green glaze looks like Italian marble and the tan/brown side has an iridescent sheen.