October - 2014

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A Chinese ceramic vessel. I admire its engineering.

Michelle Erickson plays with the realm of traditional forms and contemporary imagery.

Tibetan pewter ware. The way in which the surface is treated is very detailed and refined. Every detail is highly ornate.

This piece was done by an unknown artist at the Kansas City Art Institute Ceramics Department. The most enjoyable thing about this piece...

Artist: Amber Ailor. These pieces are finely rendered. Its details in skillful carving and relief-tile forming are something to learn...

Artist: Eric Wolever. The artist's intention with his glazing is very intriguing. Intent is one of the things I am working on with my...

Kristen Kieffer also uses different ways to alter her forms. She also incorporates throwing double walls. The image below is of a double...

Gary Jackson incorporates a lot of alterations through stamps, carving, slip technique, and throwing.

I've been trying to throw double walled vessels and I've been watching these videos and they all look so easy. But it is not. This is...

When I'm thinking that I'm having a hard time, I think about the Shaolin Monks and their training. "Nothing is as rigorous as that" is...