Mountain View

Did the Mountain View, California show last weekend. Large crowds and people were buying. Among other things sold 2 women sculptures. Nice to know people appreciate the new work. Checked out the Treasure Island Flea Market on Saturday. It just started and there were quite a few artists with booths. I may try it in July. Can't in June because of the Montclair art show at the end of the month. I would want to be located near the garden area. The ceramic flowers, birdhouses, tables, etc. would be a perfect fit. Finished to orders, now just have to deliver them. I have things drying, but not enough to run a bisque load. Hope to find inspiration tomorrow. Need to make some.........what???? I could never do production work, way too boring for me, but at least a production potter does not need to stress for a new idea to create into reality.

2011 Art Shows

Our shows have begun. Menlo Park, California was the first one. This weekend, starting on Friday, we will be in downtown Walnut Creek, Ca. The weather is supposed to be perfect and we will have new clay creations to sell. In fact, the kiln is running right now with some beautiful new sculptures - a very large rabbit, an elephant, a large dog, 2 new paperweights (1 with a dog sitting on top, the other with a rabbit) and some flower stakes. All one of a kind, featuring whimsical, colorful creatures. In May, we will be in Mountain View, California.

Sculpture

We have been captivated by the sculpture process. With no formal training it has not been easy to learn. It has mostly been done with the old trial and error method. That said, we are very happy with the results of all the hand building we have been doing lately. Their have been animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits and frogs. But now we have added beautiful ladies to the mix. We start our fall shows this weekend and are anxious to see how they are received.

Walnut Creek Art Show

Just debuted some new items at the Walnut Creek, California Art Show. Even in a horrific heat spell, managed to sell quite well. I think it helped to have a shady spot. Everything I brought to the show was colorful, had whimsey and was handmade. Working with clay leads to exploration, creativity and using problem solving skills to execute a new idea. A kiln opening can be a nightmare or the best possible gift as all clay artist know all to well. I am posting some pictures of my new creations. Hope you enjoy them.

Fall Shows

Only 2 shows scheduled so far, Walnut Creek 9/24-26 and San Carlos 10/9-10. Might be able to do one more before I leave for China in November. I have some new items for these shows. They are small plates that have texture all over and can be used for coins, trinkets, or just put a truffle on it and give it as a present. Very colorful and each one is different. Also have an idea that I will start working on for next year. Working with clay is just so inspirational. Ideas sometimes just flow.

Reno dog show

Going to Reno for a big dog show that is held in McKinley Park. It's supposed to be hot and I just hope people show up. I will have all my dog related items - birdhouses, plates, garden stakes, etc. I am so happy to know my booth #50 will be under a tree and that I have a battery operated fan to bring with me. Every artist who does outdoor shows should have one.

Flower Power

Just started making a new item. Clay flowers that bloom all year round. They are about 7" in diameter, very colorful and are attached to a rod that enables them to be put in the ground at any height. I don't think the pictures do them justice, but I will take more when the rest are completed.

I was inspired by a video on the ceramics daily website. An artist showed how she made the flowers using a wheel throwing method. Since I don't throw, I adapted her method to slab rolling. Took some tweaking to do it, but now I just love the way they come out.