Dearest reader,
I am so sorry to have kept you in the dark. I have only myself to blame for being lax on this whole thing.
I was hoping that I could go longer with this whole 'do something creative every day thing,' but as usual I have fallen of the wagon.
Softball, clarinet, tennis, soccer, rock climbing, swimming, the flute...
The list goes on.
I have always had a tough time keeping up with things I start, and it makes me very sad that this is another thing that I have messed up.
...
Enough of being sorry for myself! I am going to be on an extended hiatus for a while, just keep an eye open for me, and root for me please!
Until next time...
Yours, the artist
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Dearest reader,
I apologize for my absence- I have no excuse, and I will try to make sure it does not happen again!
Since I missed uploading for the last three days, I had an art extravaganza this morning. I tried out a few new mediums (to me) and did some more sketches of pots.
Enjoy!
Yours, the artist
I apologize for my absence- I have no excuse, and I will try to make sure it does not happen again!
Since I missed uploading for the last three days, I had an art extravaganza this morning. I tried out a few new mediums (to me) and did some more sketches of pots.
Enjoy!
Yours, the artist
Fun with Sumi ink!
I went a wee bit crazy with the sumi ink...
Acrylic paints! Bursting with color!
Sketches of pots! In pen!
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Friday, October 5, 2012
Dearest reader,
I cannot say that I am an artist, but I can say that I am a potter.
I learned how to throw on the wheel around when I was eleven, and have been doing so ever scine. I went to school for ceramics. I attended workshops. I went to NCECA in Tampa. All these things I have done, and I feel they make me a potter.
Why do I consider myself a potter, and not an artist? Well, I feel that pottery is mainly a skill. A creative skill and one that can be stretched conceptually as far as any other medium, but really at base a skill that anyone can learn. Pottery is a mundane thing, after all. Our plates and cups have been made from clay for centuries and today handmade pottery is making a comeback as the household china of choice.
To me, being a potter but not an artist is not a contradiction. I have struggled long to become competent in technique in clay, but my concepts are lacking. I feel that because of this, I am not an artist in that area.
I make pots. You can use them everyday. They may not be beautiful, but they do what they are meant to do.
This opens up the whole can of worms concerning what is 'art' and what is 'craft.' I feel like maybe one of those terms is an umbrella term. I would say that 'art' covers everything done to expand another persons world by beauty, truth, insult, or confusion. then 'craft' would be things done with more utilitarian prupose. the quiet objects that continue to please day after day. 'Fine art' would be to me the traditional arts-painting and sculpture- the arts that have been around the longest.
But, as with any artist, dearest reader, my mind changes on a whim.
In the sprit of being a potter, I sketch pots and bowls and vessels constantly. I hope you do not get bored!
Yours, the artist
I cannot say that I am an artist, but I can say that I am a potter.
I learned how to throw on the wheel around when I was eleven, and have been doing so ever scine. I went to school for ceramics. I attended workshops. I went to NCECA in Tampa. All these things I have done, and I feel they make me a potter.
Why do I consider myself a potter, and not an artist? Well, I feel that pottery is mainly a skill. A creative skill and one that can be stretched conceptually as far as any other medium, but really at base a skill that anyone can learn. Pottery is a mundane thing, after all. Our plates and cups have been made from clay for centuries and today handmade pottery is making a comeback as the household china of choice.
To me, being a potter but not an artist is not a contradiction. I have struggled long to become competent in technique in clay, but my concepts are lacking. I feel that because of this, I am not an artist in that area.
I make pots. You can use them everyday. They may not be beautiful, but they do what they are meant to do.
This opens up the whole can of worms concerning what is 'art' and what is 'craft.' I feel like maybe one of those terms is an umbrella term. I would say that 'art' covers everything done to expand another persons world by beauty, truth, insult, or confusion. then 'craft' would be things done with more utilitarian prupose. the quiet objects that continue to please day after day. 'Fine art' would be to me the traditional arts-painting and sculpture- the arts that have been around the longest.
But, as with any artist, dearest reader, my mind changes on a whim.
In the sprit of being a potter, I sketch pots and bowls and vessels constantly. I hope you do not get bored!
Yours, the artist
A vase for Thursday
A tea bowl for Friday
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Dearest reader,
At last! I am caught up!
This sketch is one I did tonight. I had the idea for it on my way home when I was done with work. I had a scary second of thinking that the yield sign was a very tall, dark, hunched over figure. I had the strange feeling it was looking at the moon.
I would like to paint this one in dark colors with possible the detail in the bottom right being some kind of blooming explosion or sunrise or something along those lines. I hope I can execute it the way I saw it in my head, but that remains to be seen. The sketch will serve to remind me of my idea.
I have lots of ideas when I am driving. I think my brain relaxes into the steady concentration needed for driving, but then my subconscious wakes up and starts seeing and thinking and putting things together. I have lots of my best ideas come to me this way.
For example, a gallery installation felt entirely through your feet!
Through your shoes, of course.
Although bare feet would have to be personal prerogative...
In any way you want to feel it, I suppose, dearest reader!
At last! I am caught up!
This sketch is one I did tonight. I had the idea for it on my way home when I was done with work. I had a scary second of thinking that the yield sign was a very tall, dark, hunched over figure. I had the strange feeling it was looking at the moon.
I would like to paint this one in dark colors with possible the detail in the bottom right being some kind of blooming explosion or sunrise or something along those lines. I hope I can execute it the way I saw it in my head, but that remains to be seen. The sketch will serve to remind me of my idea.
I have lots of ideas when I am driving. I think my brain relaxes into the steady concentration needed for driving, but then my subconscious wakes up and starts seeing and thinking and putting things together. I have lots of my best ideas come to me this way.
For example, a gallery installation felt entirely through your feet!
Through your shoes, of course.
Although bare feet would have to be personal prerogative...
In any way you want to feel it, I suppose, dearest reader!
Done on regular ol' sketch paper with a regular ol' pencil.
Yours, the artist
Dearest reader,
As I write this, I am looking at the product of my labors last night, meant to be posted last night, but not because I fell asleep before I could make it to my computer.
I made a crane.
I fold paper all the time, and I was casting about for ideas and lit upon making a paper crane. Instead of boring old origami paper, I decided t use an old calendar photo I had stashed away in my magical cupboard of paper and cards.
Since I work at a store that sells such things, I bought a grab-bag of scrap booking stuff (paper, ribbon, charms, etc.) and proceeded to fold and decorate a crane.
I think it looks like a turkey.
A fancy turkey, to be sure, but I was going more for the 'spirit of fall' kind of thing. Oh well. It is kinda fall-ish, but a bit too artsy crafty for my taste.
But, in the grand scheme of things, I think its okay that I made this crane, dearest reader. I set out to kick myself in the but creatively, and even though I feel like I am starting out small, it feels good.
Do not let me do it too often!
Yours, the artist
As I write this, I am looking at the product of my labors last night, meant to be posted last night, but not because I fell asleep before I could make it to my computer.
I made a crane.
I fold paper all the time, and I was casting about for ideas and lit upon making a paper crane. Instead of boring old origami paper, I decided t use an old calendar photo I had stashed away in my magical cupboard of paper and cards.
Since I work at a store that sells such things, I bought a grab-bag of scrap booking stuff (paper, ribbon, charms, etc.) and proceeded to fold and decorate a crane.
I think it looks like a turkey.
A fancy turkey, to be sure, but I was going more for the 'spirit of fall' kind of thing. Oh well. It is kinda fall-ish, but a bit too artsy crafty for my taste.
But, in the grand scheme of things, I think its okay that I made this crane, dearest reader. I set out to kick myself in the but creatively, and even though I feel like I am starting out small, it feels good.
Do not let me do it too often!
Yours, the artist
Turkey crane!
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Dearest reader,
I have returned! I apologize for my absence, but there were thing to be done and places to see this weekend in the beautiful mountains and town of Leavenworth. I had a great time up there with my handsome fiancee, but now I am back and ready to get back to work.
I did in fact make some art while I was up there, but I have to warn you that it is all in pen. When I reach for a drawing utensil, nine times out of ten it will be a pen. I have just never gotten used to the pencil being a first-choice drawing implement.
Ah well, as long as I did something, I am happy.
And I did do something, but they just a few sketches. I did one from real life, but the other two are from my brain. Monday I also missed uploading, but that as because the night before I was at work until very late.
So, I will give them to you, dearest reader, and you can judge for yourself!
Yours, the artist
Postscript: I will be uploading the art for today this evening after work.
I have returned! I apologize for my absence, but there were thing to be done and places to see this weekend in the beautiful mountains and town of Leavenworth. I had a great time up there with my handsome fiancee, but now I am back and ready to get back to work.
I did in fact make some art while I was up there, but I have to warn you that it is all in pen. When I reach for a drawing utensil, nine times out of ten it will be a pen. I have just never gotten used to the pencil being a first-choice drawing implement.
Ah well, as long as I did something, I am happy.
And I did do something, but they just a few sketches. I did one from real life, but the other two are from my brain. Monday I also missed uploading, but that as because the night before I was at work until very late.
So, I will give them to you, dearest reader, and you can judge for yourself!
Yours, the artist
Postscript: I will be uploading the art for today this evening after work.
This one is from Sunday, and is from my brain.
These little guys are from Monday, and are also from my brain.
This one is from Saturday out in the wilds of Leavenworth.
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