This weekend I also went to see this show and lecture. I bought the book that accompanied the show, which is something that I rarely do, but I think I'll go back to it over and over again. I drew and took notes furiously throughout the lecture- not so much on this potter's style- it was very much in the folk, utilitarian style of the NC mountains (read- really, really thick), but he used a slip-painting style that was reminiscent of Wedgwood Jasperware (without knowing about Jasperware) and crystalline glazes. Crystalline isn't something I'm interested in pursuing- they're not really food safe- almost, but not quite, too soft and leachable, and frankly, too finicky in the firing. I'm not into finicky. Nope. But I did fall in love with how they cascade down the shoulders of large vases, and that, friends, is something I can draw. If you're in Memphis, the show runs through mid-November. There's also a nice impressionist exhibit up through Oct 9.
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These really turned out so well. Isn't inspiration interesting? Even if it isn't a style or technique you want to try there is still something about being surrounded by creative work that's inspiring and motivational.
I'm glad you made it out to a show -- that's always fun. Yeah, my practical side always limits me to just admiring crystalline glazes. I appreciate ceramics as art, but I'm a functional gal all the way. I think you could do something like that with your color washes though.
these look awesome. i love the yellow on the dandelion and the line work. also really love the brighter glaze colors showing up within the grey(?) so subtle and interesting.
Wow, these are spectacular!
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