"So, can I see some of your new work?"

I always balk at answering this question.  My studio has nothing "complete."  It looks like I have been playing a game of ceramic Tinker toys all summer (meaning the past 5 weeks).  I guess I am kind of a masochist when it comes to clay; let's build in the most awkward, delicate, and with the most risk-taking possible.  It makes it a challenge when it comes to studio visits from visiting artists.  I hope they don't think I am doing nothing.

I actually thought I would have 2 or 3 pieces done this week, but alas, the kiln gods look down at me with scorn.  What for? I do not know.  Perhaps my affinity for mixing combustibles in clay bodies, or using slip from other clays as a surface treatment.

Here are some things I am playing around with:

  This is actually glaze fired now, but I can't figure out a base that I am happy with.

I can't wait for this little one to be fired. . . for the 4th time.  There's a lot more accoutrements now than this image.

One of these pieces broke as I was placing them in the kiln, so fingers crossed for something positive to come out of this arrangement.

 This obviously is not a work in progress, but I had to post the beautiful stargazer lily arrangement in my studio.  They smell amazing, and I think they are all at full bloom, so I will be appreciating these for the next few days.  Thanks to my hun bun for the special delivery.  I needed the pick-me-up!