Here's my first ceramic art attempt, a sushi platter I plan to hang on my wall as soon as I find a decorative hanger. I'm thrilled with how it turned out, because before they fired it, it was dull and the colors weren't vivid, and I wasn't that pleased. But after they glazed it and fired it in the kiln, the colors emerged and became more like I originally envisioned when I started painting.
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I have a feeling I'm gonna be dropping lots of money at that ceramic studio. I may already be addicted.
I loves me some ceramic stores. Oh yessssss. They had a place in Pleasant Hill called "Artopia," but it closed a few years back (insert dramatic sigh, here). There were a group of women at work (and two token gay guys (ahem)) who'd go and do "art" each Wednesday night. Or maybe it was Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteI was fine with the whole deal until they started extending the evening: meet at the Mexican joint across the street for dinner (which was mostly chips and salsa and VERY strong margaritas).
My most memorable creation (because I wasn't drunk) was a deep blue dinner plate with a yellow sun center.
My most horrific creation (because I was extremely drunk) was a mug with what was supposed to be a phoenix. Yeah, this thing was dubbed 'the chicken mug,' quite quickly.
For the uninitiated: don't drink and draw (or paint). Just don't.
Your sushi plate is awesome, SML.
I started blogging again for pottery stories? I was looking for romance at BYU, come on you said if I came back you would provide more details. Give it up... :)
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That is beautiful! You have an amazing talent. PI have been to such a place and my work tends to look like the "art" of a five-year-old.
ReplyDeleteMy most horrific creation (because I was extremely drunk) was a mug with what was supposed to be a phoenix. Yeah, this thing was dubbed 'the chicken mug,' quite quickly.
ReplyDeleteSideon: that totally busted me up.
Very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt IS beautiful. And so are you.
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I wish I could paint. I am woefully inadequate in the artistic department.
ReplyDeleteI make up for it in the boudoir though. hehe
Back in the 90s there was a ceramic place here in town. My daughters and I would go at least once a month and pick something out for each of us to work on. It was wonderful. Then they closed.
ReplyDeleteNow a new place has opened and I'm thinking it will be fun for my grandson and me.
I love your plate, I'm not nearly as artistic - I'm more in line with Sid's chicken mug,but I'm sober.
WOW! It looks great, SML! We have a place like this near me and I have been dying to try it. After seeing your lovely artwork, I think I will. :)
ReplyDeleteHow do you do that? I just don't get how people can make images like that with some paint and a brush. It looks really good. Plus, this isn't even your specialty.
ReplyDeleteThat is soooo georgeous!!
ReplyDeleteOh my! That is just gorgeous! I am so envious of people that are artistic cuz I ain't got a single artistic bone is this bod nowhere.
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative and have a wonderfully artistic eye!
ReplyDeleteSid ~ hilarious memory you share of drunken painting. Chicken mug! And just so you know, I NEVER make fun of another person's attempt at art. I love it all. Send me the chicken mug and I'll treasure it. :)
ReplyDeleteAZ ~ You and that damn hot springs. I knew I was asking for trouble by using that story to lure you back into blogging. Welcome back!
Ros ~ Some of the best art hanging in my house was done by a five year old. Great stuff.
Supernova ~ thanks so much.
Madre ~ you're sweet. Biased, but sweet.
Rachel ~ I love your comment on the boudoir. Niiiice.
Cele ~ I guess I'll have to frequent the ceramic studio we love here often so they don't find themselves closing too.
Sacred Sis ~ Do it! Do it! Do it! Then post pics of it so we can ooh and aaah too!
Simeon ~ thanks! I don't know how I do it other than I just do, and I love to, even NEED to. Thanks. The shiny glaze really helps it look better than I do, tho.
Tari ~ thanks, sweetheart. You make me feel good.
Kitten ~ you too. And I bet you have undiscovered artistic bones you just don't know yet.
FFG ~ Heady praise indeed from someone as designer as you! Your blog is a work of art in itself!!! :D
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Lisa. I love it.
ReplyDeleteLB just started going to a similar place here, and made me a mug with her... burgeoning... artistic skills. (I love you honey!)
It's an oversized yellow mug with iconography from our relationship (little ducky here, a chick there) and, right where I normally hold it, an enormous pumpkin-pretzel demonic looking thing. It was supposed to be a heart with some kind of pattern in the middle, but it is distinctly of the devil. I have been having nightmares since.
I'm awed once again. You have amazing talent, my friend. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteI hear ya, SML. Wish I knew of one here in SLC. There used to be a couple, but they're closed. :0(
ReplyDeletePaint and glaze awaaaayyyy!
xoja
I love the plate, SML! You're are so incredibly gifted.
ReplyDeleteThat is gwargeous! ;) I have always wanted to get into ceramics and painting. How did S like it?
ReplyDelete~Kt
As mentioned previously, the horrendous (and drunken) creation can be found here.
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