Moving Clay

Things have been crazy since my last post. We decided to move so that has kept me very busy over the past months. Thankfully, a friend and my loving husband helped me hook up my kiln so I am now able to fire again- yay!!!

Because of my new location, which I call "deep south Austin", I am going to participate in the West Austin Studio Tour at the Blue Genie Big Top this year. Hope to see you there!

West Austin Studio Tour 2017

I am very excited to be opening my home studio to the public for this year's West Austin Studio Tour, organized by Big Medium.

Guest artists Dawn Winter (contemporary abstract paintings) & Mariel Fogel (sculptural jewelry) will be in the studio with me again this year. We will be selling our work for two weekends --- Sat. & Sun May 13-14 & 20-21, 2017 from 11 am - 6 pm.

Mariel Fogel - Circuit Board Bracelet

Dawn Winter - Vague Recollections

Please join us for art, refreshments, conversation, and possibly demos and music!

Stop #281, #282, #283 on the West Austin Studio Tour Map, the actual address is:

2711 La Mesa Dr.
Austin, Tx 78704

WEST is a free, annual, self-guided art event in Austin providing art lovers with an opportunity to meet the makers: the local artists and artisans who leave a lasting imprint on Austin’s vibrant, dynamic culture.

Decal Dreamin'

I've been busy throwing more mugs this week. My last set with decals (only 2) was so satisfying when I pulled them out of the kiln, that all I can think about is decals. How to incorporate them into my work, what should I make to put them on, what other types of clipart can I find to utilize?

Unfortunately decals aren't cheap to print, I ordered mine from Trinity Decal and come to find out, they have them printed in the UK! 1 sheet was incredibly expensive with the shipping almost doubling the price. I still have quite a few left on the one sheet I ordered but I can already think of half a dozen other types of designs I wish I had ordered!

So now I'm trying to get enough stuff made to utilize the decals I have left and I can't seem to get into the studio fast enough...it seems my 1 yr old isn't crazy about the idea of me paying attention to something other than her. Here are some mugs and bowls I've been working on:

I have been playing in photoshop a bit to get ideas for my next designs. Here are some of the results. We'll see how they turn out.

Three cheers for decals -  my new obsession!