Square Bowls

Lasts weekends trip to the lake was great! Such relaxation, fun and peace and quiet. The fish were biting, and we did pretty good. My dad and I went in one boat and hubby and youngest son were in another. Race to see who catches the most???? You bet. When the day was done, they claimed to have beat us by one (that they threw back, yeah really!!) Actually it was a tie, thanks to little buddie and I fishing off the bank after the boats came in. I spent most of Thursday at the pottery studio. Not a good day!! I broke two pieces that I thought were going to be my favorite. Oh well, I just started on some more just like them. The pieces above are a great wedding present. They fit perfectly inside each other, or you can use them as two pieces. I love the contour of the edges (I really have this thing about the edges of my pottery) and it gives each piece a little character. Ya'll have a great weekend. God bless ya'll!!!

New Cross

Well, we are back from a wonderful weekend at the lake. Lots of great family time and fun, great fishing, and peaceful rest. It is much different in the country than in town--temperature, noise, everything. The crosses above are a new design I have started. I used an iron cross and pressed it in the clay, then cut around the image. I used Waterfall Brown on one, and on the other I used Antique Iron-Caramel to dip it in, then I sponged Waterfall Brown, and ended with pouring strips of Blood Red across the middle. Hope you enjoy!! God bless ya'll!!



"There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord"---Proverbs 21:30

Oblong Bowl

I used a mold for this piece, well sort of. I used the bowl part for the mold and then I played with the edges by curving them to what I like, there comes that rough edges part of me! I love the shape and it is the perfect size for a serving piece. The main glaze is Antique Iron-Caramel, sponged on the edges with Waterfall Brown, and then Emerald Green is poured through the middle to make a stripe. I keep going back to this pattern of glazes and I believe it will be one of my primary ones. I did do several new things this week and they will follow in future posts. My little one (11 y/o son) and I are going to the lake today for a fishing trip with my dad. Hubby was planning to go also, but he hurt his back this week (a recurrent injury that nags) so his plans are iffy right now. We are leaving in about an hour and will be back late tomorrow. I plan on resting and enoying the sounds of nature for the next 36 hours. I will post some pics next week. It is so tranquil. My dad has a trailor that sits on the edge of a lake, it is gorgeous out there. He and my mom set this up about 25 years ago for a weekend get away. Thank you, Mom (blessings sent to Heaven) and Dad!!! Ya'll have a blessed weekend. Enjoy your family and friends. Please pray that this oil spill will end soon. Take care and God bless ya'll!!

Older Piece

This is an older piece I did, but one of my favorites. I simply molded the tray inside a flat tray I had. I curved the edges and then formed the cross from another piece of clay and pressed it in the middle. After bisque firing, I used Emerald Green on the cross and copper carbonate glaze with Heino poured over it on the tray. Very tranquil and simple. It sits on a side table in my dining room. It always makes my heart feel good when I look at it. Thanks for stopping by and visiting. God bless ya'll!!


"The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside still waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His names's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before my in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever."------Psalms 23:1-6

Wild Piece

This one is a little gothic to me. I put to much red!! I would have been much happier with a touch of red on the edges. I made this about 6 weeks ago when I was still testing style and color. It has grown on me a little. My oldest son likes it because he say it is more for a guy. I agree with him, but I still think it is too bold. The piece is done on Speckled Brownstone clay and dipped in Waterfall Brown with Blood Red sponged over it. Thanks for looking and ya'll have a blessed day!!!

Do I like or not???

This is the piece I talked about a couple of posts back that warped on me and would not sit flat. I used several glazes I had not used before as a trial since it was warped. After the glaze firing it adjusted itself, ????, and now sits flat. The colors are Suzie-Q, Golden Rod, and Emerald Green. When I first saw it I hated it, but after looking at it is has grown on me. My daughter's first look was "I love this. Can I have it for a candle holder?" Needless to say, it is now hers, and it shows that you may not like it but someone else might . Never throw a piece out. Ya'll have a great day with many blessings. See ya tomorrow! God bless you!!



"A good name is more desirable than riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. Rich and poor have this in common; The Lord is the Maker of them all."----------Proverbs 22:1-2

Summertime has arrived a little early for me. The workshop had to be 100 plus degrees Monday when I unloaded the kiln. The 2nd one was going up, so that added to the heat. I did have some good pieces come out though, so the heat was worth it. Have a lot of new pieces drying and hope to be put in the bisque fire by the weekend. I have this wonderful angel fish I am babying, and since I am paying such attention to it, usually those pieces fail. I hope not because I have this picture in my head and I do not believe I will be satisfied until it is right. Cross your fingers!!! The piece above is a chip and dip. The colors are Waterfall Brown, Antique Iron-Caramel, and Blood Red. I was always somewhat reserved as a child, my parents would probably question that statement, and I believe my wild side comes out in my art. Abstract is the signature, no routine to it. You either like it or hate it, no in between. Enjoy life today. Please pray for our Gulf states and hope the plugging of the oil well that BP is attempting to do today works. It is sad folks, really sad. I am a beach fanatic, and I cannot express the multitude of damage this thing is causing. Take care and God bless ya'll!!!


"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your
own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your
paths straight."----Prov. 3:5-6