Survivors

A little battered and slightly bruised, but these hearts are beating still and remain together "for better or worse". Yes, this is an offbeat Valentine:  the perfect hearts and flowers variety no longer holds the meaning it once did....

This small ceramic sculpture measures 2 3/4" high by 2 3/4" wide.

Left Behind

On one's personal journey, many things get left behind.  Some of these things we no longer need and others have simply been forgotten - but the images stay and, often, leave a trail.......

This one of a kind raku and mixed media wall sculpture measures 12" high by 5 1/2" wide by 3 1/4" deep.  The mask and individual "leaves" may be removed from the shadow box but I think that the box enhances and defines the piece.  Either way, it is ready to hang.

A Wooden Heart

She's gotten out the hammer and nails and has fashioned herself a protective covering.  It is not so strong that it cannot be damaged, but beware of splinters....

The size of this small ceramic sculpture is 3 1/4" high by 2 3/8" wide.

Fallen Angel

I've made three different pieces using the idea of "fallen angels" - however, I'm using the idea as a metaphor rather than as a religiously based concept.  My version of a fallen angel is something that is slightly tarnished and a little broken but, in spite of that, persists.....

And here is a quote by Jean Cocteau:
I feel that there is an angel inside me whom I am constantly shocking.

This raku sculpture was made in three parts: Head, Wings and Body and assembled post firing.  It now resides in Hungary.

Swirls and Eddies

When you're "going with the flow", have you considered what you leave in your wake?  I'd like to think that we leave behind more than just a few ripples......

This small ceramic raku mask measures 3" high by 2 1/4" wide.

Rising Above it All

No matter what is going on in life, it can be helpful (and sometimes necessary) to rise above it all.  Of course it's not possible to literally raise yourself up - but it is quite possible to elevate your own mind to get a whole new perspective on  everything......

This small ceramic and driftwood sculpture measures 3" high by 2 3/4" wide.

No Trespassing

I know that I'll never be a "Julia Butterfly" (I love the creature comforts too much) but I'm extremely sympathetic to the cause.  Many times I feel that the forests, and what is happening to them, are a sad metaphor for what is happening to humanity.....

The mask is sculpted of stoneware and measures 12" high by 7 1/2" wide by 3 1/4" deep.  I made this piece while I was a resident at the International Ceramics Studio in Kecskemet, Hungary - but finished it at home in my studio.

Fly By Night

I've made quite a few pieces with Dreams as the subject or the inspiration and will most likely continue to do so:  it is difficult to ignore such a ready source of ideas!  The only thing that worries me about mining my dreams is that they are so personal - and I'm not sure if anyone else can relate.  I suppose it shouldn't matter but, since my work is my way of communicating,  I feel that I must also be an "editor".......

This small ceramic wall piece measures 5 1/2" high by 5 1/2" wide by 1 3/4" deep.  The wings are glazed with gold luster.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/83744504/fly-by-night-ceramic-wall-mask

Do You Believe in Magic

Magical realism, like the uncanny, projects an uncertainty suggesting that ordinary life may also be the scene of the extraordinary.  There is magic all around us - but we must choose to see it.  When our eyes are open to magic, even the smallest things become miraculous.....

This ceramic wall mask measures 6 1/4" high by 5" wide by 2" deep.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/83663857/do-you-believe-in-magic-ceramic-wall 

Making order out of Chaos.....

This photo of my desk (shot today) is a glimpse of what my workspace is like.  Yes, I'm messy, but that is the way my mind works:  via the chaos, order Will come.  Often, I'm too caught up in mental machinations to even consider taking the time to tidy up my desk.  Eventually, the desk will become so crowded with "stuff" that it bothers even me - and I will put it all in order.  But one thing is certain - it won't remain that way for long.......

Stick Figure

Although she is lacking in substance, she means well - and she's a pro at blending in.....

My small ceramic "stick figure" measures 2 5/8" high by 2 7/8" wide.

The "Stick Figure" can also be found here:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/84001700/stick-figure-ceramic-face-pendant

Silent Scream

Keeping too much inside oneself has consequences. Usually it's not possible for others to see the inner turmoil - but sometimes it is written all over her face.....

This small ceramic sculpture measures 2 3/4" high by 2 3/8" wide.

All The King's Horses

I'm feeling a bit like this today (fell off my bicycle this morning) - so I decided to post this long gone piece to commemorate the event!

Some things are so broken that they cannot be fixed. So, the question is: What do we do with all the pieces?.....

The size of this small ceramic face is 2 5/8" high by 1 3/4" wide.

The Carrot or the Stick

And so, you may ask (as I do): why must we choose? And is the stick always the poorer choice?....

This small ceramic sculpture measures 3" high by 2 3/4" wide.  It is available for sale in my Etsy shop.... http://www.etsy.com/listing/87362182/the-carrot-or-the-stick-ceramic-face

From the Ground Up

Everything begins somewhere! Here, I'm showing a metaphoric birth and realization of an idea. I like the concept of wonderful things arising from a fertile mental ground.......





This raku wall mask measures 9 3/4" high by 5 1/2" wide by 3 1/2" deep and is ready to hang.

Drifting Off....

There are times when I feel that my head will surely explode with all the information and ideas held within. And then, there are gentler times when (like a slow leak) all that good stuff drifts and flows to surround....

The size of this small raku mask is 3 1/2" high by 1 5/8".

Hold Onto Your Hat

Life can be a wild ride and I find it a good idea to hold on to those small, but important, details. This little mask is doing just that....

The size of this piece is 3" high by 3 1/4" wide.

Swiss Cheese Memory

I don't know about you, but sometimes I feel like I have a giant head full of memories that elude me. Oh yes, they're all still there somewhere - but retrieving them is another matter all together.....

The size of this small raku mask is 3 1/2" high by 1 5//8" wide

Cupid's Evil Twin

Hey, what is this little guy up to - and do we really want to know? When I think of all the failed relationships in the world, I imagine that the evil twin has been busy indeed...

The size of this small raku mask is 2 1/2" high by 1 5/8" wide.

Dear Heart

I've often heard this word duo uttered when someone is being extra kind or sweet. My granny used to say it to me and this is what I imagined (and still imagine).....

I know I haven't been very active with this blog lately....and it's not because I haven't been working and creating! It's just that I've been working out a lot of new ideas and glazes. Lately, I've been spending a lot of time on stains and the possibilities are endless. Of course, the technical aspects are alway something I must tackle "head on"!