O7 Inspirations: People, Places & Pots

These photos are some of my favorites. They are of pots that only made it part way through the making process, kiln related images, students, teachers and finally pieces I've made fairly recently.

Almost Made It #1 These four pieces lost their heads before they were bisqued #2 Each piece is fired twice, first to get the piece hard enough to a glaze. #3 Almost made it. These pieces are sectional pieces, 3 - 4 pieces put together #4They are difficult and a great disappointment when they lose their heads The only one this year that didn't lose it's head Frequently I fired through the night - the moon is friendly light Night firing - burner ports Leaves and lace First pair of handbuilt porcelain vessels. Three piece garden poem Poem detail My work brings the outside in. Nature: an unending source of glory! My students are a joy in my life. These photos show why. "Lava" Piece created in Maria Simon's Class Maria asked us to bring a photo we could use for inspiration for our class Maria Simon and me A fall trip to New Mexico Translucent Porcelain - Crystal Springs from Georgies Horse Chestnut Leaf Bottoms are beautiful too!