It's the little things in life that makes me smile...my pottery journey in a little perspective and commentary.
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"...into each life a little rain must fall" - Longfellow
I have always had an affinity for little things. Going back as long as I can remember I've had a fascination with objects or things that are small. Especially in nature, I am fascinated with the beauty of this earth and the many little wonders that I experience everyday. I am grateful to my ancestors who gave me the love of the earth. When I'm outside or working in my garden I find so much to appreciate there; the petals of a flower, the wings of a butterfly, a seedling poking it's head up out of the dirt, the spots on the back of a lady bug, the shades and shadows of light, the colors of nature....so many and too many to mention here. I have always said to my family and friends that I always have felt the closest to God when I'm in my garden where his love is shown everywhere.
Art has always come naturally for me but not necessarily easy, I believe I've been blessed and think of it as a special gift. Whether it's through a pen or brush with a piece of paper, or when I hold a lump of clay in my hand and I start it’s form, it’s God’s gift to me. From the very first moment of working with clay it felt so right for me.
I was introduced to ceramics more than 35 years ago when I was in college in
I started back in this, my pottery journey over 8 years ago taking classes at the Gwinnet’s
My life's journey has now brought me to this point with my love for mud so to speak and my love of little creations. This is also my beginning in sharing and being out here on the www. Thanks for reading and sharing this journey with me. I'm working on my website and will let you know when I get it launched.
P.S...My experience and time with my classmates, acquaintance's and contacts has also given me some amazing knowledge and wonderful and talented friends. Not only do these friends help keep me balanced so that I don't become a studio recluse. They have taught me so many things about the pottery craft that we've shared and explored. Plus the wonderful and precious gift of friendship, ideas and inspiration that gives me a deep sense of belonging that is irreplaceable and some super duper great times! I would recommend it highly. So get out there and explore!
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Thanks for posting that, Lorraine. I remembered him doing that at the Alabama Clay Conference, but didn't remember that he rocked the tool back and forth. That's where I got the "divit" marks on the starfish bowls.
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