“Being creative is not a hobby, it’s a way of life.” – Unknown
In this Gallery, I have broken down my production process into three steps to illustrate the process my pieces pass as they are being created from raw clay to their beautiful completion. Click on the links below to see more!
Green ware waiting for Bisque firing – Step 1
“E Concrematio. Confirmatio — Out of the fire comes firmness, through stress we pass to strength.”― Charles F. Binns
Bisque Pieces awaiting Glazing – Step 2
“A vessel is formed from a lump of clay with care, however, it is the empty space within the vessel that makes it useful.“ Laozi
Glazed and Finished Pieces – Step 3
“The very “marks” on the bottom of a piece of rare crockery are able to throw me into a gibbering ecstasy.” Mark Twain
Raku Pieces – A different Method
“The other day I started to take a course in psycho-ceramics. What is psycho-ceramics? It’s the study of crackpots.” – Joey Bishop
The word “raku” means “happiness in the accident.” I have also seen interpretations that say it is derived from the Kanji character meaning “enjoyment” or “ease”. These pieces are typically for ornamental purposes only … Continue reading
Welcome to my little home studio where all the magic comes to life! Its always very much a work in progress.
