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Mug Shot
This is the mug of my dreams. It's the reason I love wood-firing. It was right up front in the firebox during a 68 hour anagama firing. It has no glaze just layers and layers of melted wood ash and...
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Butter Dish prototype
When you look at pottery at art festivals or galleries try to consider how many pieces didn't make it or didn't work before getting pieces good enough to put out in the world. This butter dish is one...
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War Awarness Art
Ehren Tool is my new hero. Unfortunately I heard about him just a few days short of being able to meet him at the Museum Of Contemporary Craft in Portland, OR where he was part of an artist residency...
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A Good Day
Yesterday I had such a good day. I can't say I got lots done, but I did enjoy the small wonders of the world around me. I had plans of getting into my studio and working and while pots set up I was...
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Fired up!
It seems like the last few months have just flown by. Now that it's fall it's time to fire kilns on a regular basis. October was the kick off to the firing season with the big event of Soulgama in...
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Well, here we are deep into January 2011 and I haven't posted a darn thing. It's firing season for the woodfire potter so being on the computer is not where I want or can afford to be. I have at least...
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Just Days Away
I'm counting down the days till the 29th Annual Ceramic Showcase. This is such an exciting event for the members of the Oregon Potters Association. We work on putting this show together all year round....
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Back to the grind
This week we are experiencing very nice weather and I'm grateful. I have lots of new pots that need attention. After unloading the kiln a wood-fire potter then needs to check every piece and grind off...
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BRAND FIRE Show at MHCC Visual Arts Gallery
From now till September 2nd my one woman show is up at the Mt. Hood Community College Visual Arts Gallery. The Reception night is August 4th from 5:30pm-9pm.I'm really excited to be showing this body...
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I am proud to be an exhibiting artist in the Clackamas County Art Alliance Public Art Exhibit. My work and the work of a wood turner are being displayed in the Development Services Building 3D...
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2012 is shaping up to be another busy and exciting year with new adventures in life and clay. As I'm updating my blog I'm also thinking "get int he studio and make pots" I have several firings coming...
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Sweet Deal
In 2011 I was selected to take part in the Clackamas County Art Alliance Exhibit. My work was displayed for three months in a showcase in the Development Services Building in Oregon City. While walking...
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Odd Treasure
I usually don't do this type of post and don't let the picture offend you, let me explain. This drawing hangs in my studio. It's very special to me because it's a portrait of me drawn by my brother. He...
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30th Anniversary Ceramic Showcase
http://www.oregonpotters.org/ceramicshowcase/index.htmIf you are in the Pacific Northwest or you have friends, family etc...please tell everyone you know about this great show. It's at the Oregon...
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Speaking of wood-fire...
It's been far too long since I've posted on my blog. I think about it all the time, but always come up with something else to do...aaahhh gardening. I'm finally getting around to writing down what I...
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Fun in Estacada
The Estacada Summer Celebration is coming up July 27 and 28. The Spiral Gallery in downtown Estacada takes a big part in this summer event and I'm excited to be part of it. This will be my first year...
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It's been way too long.
I have been so focused on other social media building that I have forgotten about my blog. Back in December I started doing the layout work for The Sunrise Times as a way to connect and give back to my...
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My individual show will be in September. The opening will be the first Friday, September 6th. Also, check out our summer schedule of little art classes. www.thespiralgallery.com
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U Know Me (or Yunomi)
Yunomi (Japanese: 湯のみ) is a teacup, that is taller than wide, with a trimmed or turned foot. Unlike the more formal chawan tea bowl which is used during the Japanese tea ceremony, the yunomi is made...
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I still have lots to do before my show, but I've got a few new decorative pieces that took me out of my comfort zone and got me to play and explore. I'm getting the pieces ready and I'm excited to show...
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The Estacada Development Association presents The 3rd Annual Estacada Winter Artisan Show & Sale Fine Art...Fine Crafts...Folk Art... Quality Handmade Works December 6, 5-8pm December 7,...
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Loading a wood fired kiln is a labor of love. Loading any kiln is like putting together a puzzle with no idea what the final picture looks like. Wood firing adds another step, every piece that will...
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Saying Goodbye
It's been almost a year since my life changed forever with the loss of a very dear person. I've wanted to write this post for nearly that long, but it's been hard finding my way to it. This is not...
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Splendid Flame
Please mark your calender for my next show February 6-28th at THE SPIRAL GALLERY in Estacada, OR. Opening night reception is February 6th from 6pm to 8pm. There will be wine, cheese, crackers and I'm...
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