Category: Pottery

A few weeks ago, a friend gave me a book about transferring images into clay. As a printmaker, and ex potter, i was interested. Shortly after, they sent me ANOTHER book about printing on clay. Aat that point, i decided it was time to dust off my pottery equipment and make some things to try printing on.

I thought it would be fun to hand build some of the characters from my prints and paintings.

I have not thrown any pots, other than for the occasional empty bowls fundraiser, since 2007. And was curious if i remembered how to throw a pot on the wheel.

I did remember!!! Its like riding a bike!!!

Stay tuned! I hope to print and transfer some of my woodcuts onto these pots. Should be interesting!

I like switching between different media from time to time. Each media has it’s own strengths and weaknesses, and the change in perspective keeps it interesting for me.

It’s been awhile since I’ve worked in clay, so I thought I would try to create some painting/tile type characters in clay. My idea is to paint them once they are fired, so the finished piece will be a hybrid painting/sculpture.

One thing I love about clay is the textures…of my tools, my fingers, of the clay itself. It should be a really intersting surface to paint!

It’s also fun to ‘build’ something, vs, draw/paint. I find myself using both hands when I work in clay.

If you are in a creative rut, maybe it’s time to try something different?!? Works for me every time!

stay tuned for updates!