November

I have really been doing a lot of work, and a lot of new work. But you wouldn't know it from my lack of blogging.
In addition to pottery, one of my newer projects was to start an Etsy shop. You can see it here (and I hope you will):
http://www.etsy.com/shop/jeannepottery
It has been quite a learning experience as so much of it appears to be a combination of patience and networking. Both of which are rather difficult.

Here are my new style of bowls, bright colors and hand carved design.

Wild bright colors. These are some of the pottery I had on display during the months of August and September with members of the PWA at the Waiwai Canyon Winery. The title of our show was "Wine, Women and Song."

This bowl is sold. I wish I had more photos of it, but I got it out of the kiln just in time to do a very quick photo session, then pack it for the show.

They made a nice set of nesting bowls.

The glazes and carving on this remind me of a pond during winter, partially frozen over.

Animal ware

This is a small plate with a large, friendly bear done with Underglazes

The original idea for this design was the following set of dishes, an order made for a child whose family raise sheep. It was hand drawn using underglazes on a white stoneware, which was then covered with my favorite transparent glaze. Because it was for a little child, I curved the plate rim in so he would be able to scoop the food next to the rim making it easier for him to learn to use silverware.

Empty Bowls, 2009

An activity that the Palouse Studio Potters do almost every year is Empty Bowls, and it is an event I really look forward to. The past two years I held small workshops where I invited friends to paint underglazes on bisqued bowls I made and donate them to the Empty Bowls. This has been a very enjoyable and worthwhile activity. The participants have a good time and have come up with wonderful results:

This bowl is by Rafaella, she is interested in learning more about maiolica. So rather than painting with underglazes directly on the bisqued bowl, I mixed a cone 6 maiolica glaze (Roy & Hesselbreth) for her to paint the glazes on top of to get that thick white background.

The delicate decorations on this bowl were painted by Tammy. She took hours to accomplish this look. She judged distances and sizes just by looking carefully.

The exterior of Daedin's bowl was inspired by Italian Renaissance Drug Jars. It looks great on bowls too. A strong design lasts through the ages.

A bowl painted by my talented son Gavin. He is a painting major in college, but this is his first use of underglazes as a medium.

A different application for me. Empty Bowls donations are a great place to experiment.

Another of my underglaze bowls. This one is also rooted in Middle Eastern ceramic design.