There is a specific kind of magic that happens when a piece leaves the studio and starts a life of its own. Usually, that means finding a home on someone’s dining table or mantle. But this week, one of my pieces took on a slightly different job—as a “spokes-horse” for our local pottery community! I…
I spent hours with these pieces. The rhythm of the carving become a form of meditation. There’s something so peaceful about the way the forest-green glaze eventually settles into those grooves like moss over stone. I love how they turn out.
There is only so much surface on a 4 inch mug that you can use for a mecha carving project design. Luckily RX78 is so iconic I am sure fans will recognise it even with half the face. Google Lens did. So I am pretty happy. (update) Final firing.
I’m thrilled to share that two of my recent pieces are currently on exhibition alongside a fantastic collection of works from my fellow local artists! These pieces represent some of my favorite explorations in form and surface design lately, and they’re serving as a little “appetizer” for what’s coming up at our big annual event….
Well , why not? The plate was bisque fired already. I am reading contradicting advises on internet about whether underglaze shall be applied on green ware or bisque ware. The application experience is definitely different. I had done both and honestly on a plate I dont see any problem or difference. I usually use speedball…
I had crafted a red frame carved on a small pot and glazed it with a flux glaze. It looks alright but not great. I havr been wondering what is wrong. Finally I get it. It wasnt painted Thatis what is wrong. So I painted this one. It is relatively small compare to my other…
A friend invited me for a lunch and craft with air dry clay. It must have been like over 4 decades since I last made something with air dry clay. So sure! There wasn’t much time so we aimed at something small. I was thinking of my gnome but then I thought why not wizrd? …
And he found one.
Exploring a minimalist dragon-silhouette design on a plate. A plate works well as a canvas because it’s much easier to manage. I also tried another dragon style that’s completely different, and I’ll post it soon.
Mazinger Z is another childhood memory I have. I barely remember any plot or the pilot but the robot and the weapons of Mazinger Z have been imprinted in my little mind. I remember pretending my arms amd fists can fly and hit bad guys. LOL