Back

It's wonderful to be back home which also means back in the studio.

There's a gas kiln loading on Wednesday night so this weekend, I had some time to get some pieces ready. I'd like for them to get into and out of the bisque kiln before Wednesday afternoon. Time will tell. They're not even dry yet..... so they may not make the cut. :(

I set these in one of the kilns that was still a bit warm from another unloading, all to help the pieces dry.

Of course, I didn't get as much done this weekend because of catching up with friends (sorry no pictures), which was way worth it.

I'm reminded that trying to get things to happen quickly in pottery is not helpful or a good thing. Looks like at least three in this pic will be ready for the bisque firing. It's humid outside, so it makes it harder for pieces to dry.

Gotta go rest. How I love the pottery world!

More tomorrow.

Away and Time at Signature Shop

So I was here today... briefly at the Signature Shop and Gallery in Atlanta, Ga. It was an interesting experience. I wish the gallery was at least twice as big. Lots of pieces; little space. Not all were marked with the artist's name. These pics aren't the best. Can you tell I need a new camera? I stayed only a short while as I was exhausted. Still fun to see so much work and some from artists that are familiar to me. Here are a few....

Peter Lenzo.

My favorite from Judith Duff's pieces.

More of Judith Duff's work. Gorgeous wood fired pieces. (Yes, I need to start a camera fund!)

On the TOP shelf of a display. Can you guess who? (answer at the end of the post). One of my favorite artists. I love the simplicity in these.

More teacups. My favorite form these days.

Great shapes and glazes. Keiko Coughlin, I think.

Becky, I remembered you when I saw these. Matt Kelleher. Pit-fired, I think.

Back in Charlotte, several pots have been paitently waiting on my shelf to be glazed. I've really missed being at the studio this past week while I've been in Atlanta.

Before I left, I etched some words into a print that Lily, my niece made. :) She's starting early as an artist, making her mark on the world. It'll be great to see how this turns out.
She had a little help. At times, she didn't seem to interested, but willing. Here's her mom, Vanessa and I. Lily looks quite happy through it all though.

Gosh, it's so good to be back.

Oh... and it's Warren MacKenzie whose work is on the top shelf. It was hard to see. :(

Trip

I'm in Altanta for a conference and am closeby to the Signature Shop & Gallery, so I'm going today. Check it out. Wow!

In the meantime, here are some pics from my recent trip to PA. My handsome nephews.

They're artists and quite proud.
Ryan and Andrew.
Don't you love children's expressions? :) Andrew wanted to make sure the pottery got into the picture as they both showed me the pottery they've made during my brief visit. Such fun boys.

Glad I'll get to see them again soon!

Away- Part II Swiss Woods

While in PA, I visited with lots of family, which was fun. Made the short trip to see one of my aunts who created and owns Swiss Woods, a Bed and Breakfast in Lancaster County. If you're anywhere near Lancaster, PA and need a place to stay, this is the place! Above are two of Aunt Debbie's favorite mugs, with one of mine (mine on the far right) that became hers.
Took a look around the B & B. Only took pictures of the pottery. She already sells some mugs made by a production potter (not sure where from though).

She and my Uncle Werner also have pottery all over their home and Bed and Breakfast. Aunt Debbie is one of the best cooks I know and her breakfasts are hard to beat! Here is some of their pottery...

And this one too. I forget where it's from. I really like this form.

Here's a pic just outside their Bed and Breakfast. Come summertime or even in a short while, there will be many more flowers.

Here's a distant pic of their place. I remember as a child, playing on the foundation of this before it was being built. Gosh, time goes by fast. Check out Swiss Woods for more pictures and info.

Creating this post with this pottery makes me want to be at the wheel now except that I took a day off. I'm tired.