Flashback Friday -Kiln Nostalgia

I sold my kiln on ebay today, and so here's today's flashback. Above is my 2002 Christmas presents load, which my notes show was glaze fired on 12-23. Wait another 7 hours for cool-down, and lift the lid. That was one beautiful site.

Once upon a time, I loved my home and planned many projects for it. These tiles were intended as focal points for the black and white mosaic I planned over my kitchen counter.

They range from 4"-8" and were to be surrounded by smaller white and black tiles, all hand shaped.

I hate to let go of ideas, but they can become an albatross, and I want to move forward with painting. The auction went well, great bidding war at the very end :-)

Gift Art

10" x 10"

Wow, I've not posted yet in March. This pet portrait was a Christmas gift for friends. I was lucky to get a likeness with relatively little struggle.

I'm currently re-working a large shaped panel, but am actually being a bit descriminating about showing it unfinished (for a change).

Now I have posted in March.

D-I-Y Gift for a Man

I love bad clip art. I just commented on my collection of 'bad kitty graphics' and remembered this little zine I made for a friend.

Gift for a Golfer

It's not been all day job drudgery. This spiffy little 3-par faux bronze model will delight even the most cynical and discerning golfer (we hope). Happy belated birthday, Chris.