Pottery is necessarily hands-on and (at least for me) therapeutically time-consuming. The initial manipulation of a ball or slab of clay is at once raw, refreshing and full of possibility. When one takes the time to consider what can be done, the potential in unformed clay is mind-blowing. Often there are days when I pick up a chunk of clay and find myself asking, “Now what?” Will it be pinched, coiled, wheel-thrown, or moulded? Will it be a cup, a bowl, a vase, a sculpture? Will it have distinct lines, soft curves, sharp angles, or a combination?

But it’s not only about creating a form. One of my absolute favorite things is surface treatment. I am always excited about trying various glaze combinations, incorporating textures, and utilizing a combination of decoration techniques. As a result, I am constantly creating pieces that are completely different from the one before it.

The possibilities are endless… and here is a drop in the bucket.

 

CATEGORY: Insider
POSTED by blue bean	March 28, 2012