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Boy with the Golden Heart

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Did a little more work yesterday. I managed to trim the covers to the fruit dishes I'm making. But, unfortunately, I don't like them so they will just be glaze tests. On the other hand, the more I work the more I discover what I really want the work to look like.<br />
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I took a break yesterday to start working on my figures. Instinct took over and somehow he ended up with Octopus arms. I really like it, and It oddly fits in with the rest of my work. I still want to use the imari gosu to draw cherry blossom flowers on parts of the surface, and luster the heart on the chest. I've decided to change the color of the roses from pink/blue to gold. It seemed... right :)<br />
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Boy with the Golden Heart

Did a little more work yesterday. I managed to trim the covers to the fruit dishes I'm making. But, unfortunately, I don'...

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...

I have a heart of Gold, Proposal Part 3

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This is the final of the 3 figurative proposals I have been working on. I have another 3 sets of illustrations for thrown work. I'll probably hit those up tomorrow. Beddies. Posting the work in progress helps show how much work really goes into applying for these residencies. Trying not to get my hopes up though, as everyone they have accepted has been over 40 in the last few years... and most have an MFA... I'm just going to turn my swag meter on high and submit anyway.

I have a heart of Gold, Proposal Part 3

This is the final of the 3 figurative proposals I have been working on. I have another 3 sets of illustrations for thrown work. I'll p...

I Can See the Future, 2nd Proposal

This is my second in the string of proposals I'll be submitting for the Seto Artist in Residency Program. This is Part of a series, al...

I've Got the Golden Touch: Seto Residency Application

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I'm putting together proposals and drawings for new work as part of my application for the Seto International Art Exchange - Artist in Residence Program. I looks like a great program and Seto, Japan, has over 1300 years of history making Ceramics. I'm really excited about the possibility of traveling abroad again, as it provides me with crucial inspiration for my work. Here is the first of my proposals for some of the work I want to make.  a description is typed onto the image.

I've Got the Golden Touch: Seto Residency Application

I'm putting together proposals and drawings for new work as part of my application for the Seto International Art Exchange - Artist in...