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Boy Lolita: Outfit Complete

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Boy Lolita: Outfit Complete

I finished the boy lolita outfit, but it still needs some tweaking to make it fit perfectly. the waits on the pants needs to be b...

The Clay Studio: Blue & White Workshop

Today I had the privileged of taking the Blue and White workshop at The Clay Studio. We had several demos today. Throwing large vessels, throwing off the hump, and using cobalt pigment to create designs on bisque ware. Instructing today was Seigoh Maeda, Makoto Saeda, and Kunio Watanabe.<br />
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The workshop started with a breif introduction and then moved into demos. I watched the Kunio Wanatabe throwing off the hump demo. He only used two tools, one of which was a simple rib tool he had made and the other was a more complicated "dragonfly" tool. The dragonfly measures the depth and width of the intorior of a pot. He used the rib to form and compress the interior of the cups.<br />
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He threw left handed (with the wheel going clockwise) as is standard in Japan, but was still a little nervous about using new clay, on a new wheel, and in front of a couple dozen people. He was throwing a lot wetter than I would, and he even commented on how difficult it was getting to work with, but I think that is because he was using a new clay body( 257 at The Clay Studio is a weird one).</div>
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We then moved on into the hand-building room where Makoto Saeda demonstrated decorating using the cobalt pigment as a decorative under glaze. </div>
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<li>He started by drawing a simple design on the plate in pencil. He then used a paper towel to wipe off some of the excess graphite so it doesn't create a resist for the lines he were about to draw. </li>
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<li>Taking a large brush, he soaked it in the the cobalt solution, and then the tip into some water. This would allow him to create a gradient, by painting with the water and then slowly squeezing the cobalt pigment out of the brush. He moved from Dark to Light pigments, saying it allowed him to visualize the final product more easily.</li>
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He worked really smoothly, but admitted he still considers himself a student. He created a beautiful drawing of fruits and leaves (some sort of Japanese mango). I ended up creating a portrait of sorts using the techniques he showed. I was happy wit how much I finished in the hour and a half we had to work. I'm hoping to purchase a smaller sumi ink brush so I can be more detailed. I need to practice much more before I can start on the Golden series.</div>
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The Clay Studio: Blue & White Workshop

Today I had the privileged of taking the Blue and White workshop at The Clay Studio. We had several demos today. Throwing large vessels, thr...

Boy Lolita: Jacket

Finished the jacket for my next costume and photo. I'm pretty much in love with the how the shirt and jacket have turned out. I still ha...

Boy Lolita: Illustration and Costume Progress

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I've been slowly working on a Boy Lolita illustration, and since I had the outfit drawn already I decided to get started on the costume today as well. I spent the majority of today piecing together the shirt from the drawing. It still needs buttons, and then I can get to work on the jacket and pants.<br />
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I'm really happy with how it is turning out, and I'm excited to get to work on the other parts. I have all the templates drawn up and I will probably cut them tonight, then sew them over the weekend and early next week.<br />
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Don't worry, I have a wig to match the hair in the illustration. (n_n)

Boy Lolita: Illustration and Costume Progress

I've been slowly working on a Boy Lolita illustration, and since I had the outfit drawn already I decided to get started on the costu...

Walrus Orgasms & New Figure Work

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I got walrus out of the kiln. He still needs eyeballs and such but I love the rough texture and color of his skin that came about by spraying layers of black and clear. It has the perfect damp sheen. I'm going to start building the base soon. I also finished up the hands and feet of the cupcake. I will post that image after they get glazed.<br />
On another note, I have begun work on a new figurative piece. Trying to sharpen up my sculpting skills haha. Made both hands and one foot. Im using bmix for its off white color, perfect for more of a skin-like tone. Im thinking I will build a wire armature body and sew an outfit for it. Similar to work I did ages ago in highschool. <br />
Here is the progress I made today. Sorry if images are the wrong direction. I will rotate them when I get to a computer.<br />
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Walrus Orgasms & New Figure Work

I got walrus out of the kiln. He still needs eyeballs and such but I love the rough texture and color of his skin that came about by sprayi...

Seto Artist in Residence Program: Final Application

Mailed out my application for the International Artist in Residence Program in Seto, Japan today. Finished all the paperwork, attached proposals, and sketches just on time. I'm anxious, but excited, to get a response. It's a rather fast turn-around. The application is due on the 16th, their response is expected by the end of September,   and if I'm chosen I would have to turn in insurance info early October, and I would head out October 30th.<br />
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Seto Artist in Residence Program: Final Application

Mailed out my application for the International Artist in Residence Program in Seto, Japan today. Finished all the paperwork, attached propo...