TODAY'S FEATURED POST
Sculptural Cold Finishes: Jacked Rabbit
Cold finishes are any surface treatment on ceramic sculptures that are not traditionally fired in a kiln. Glazes, underglazes and stains are all kiln-fired approaches that are classically used to finish ceramic pieces. We generally don’t use glazes as they tend to obscure sculpted details making them look like they’ve been dipped in cream. They can also be unpredictable. Despite extensive testing, the various factors that occur within a firing environment can cause disasters. One…
YESTERDAY’S POST
Year of the Snake
January 30, 2025 - Well it’s officially The Year of The Snake, 2025, and I’m sharing my first painting of the year, titled Queen Cobra. This was painted for a group exhibition at Modern Eden Gallery with the Year of the Snake as its theme. The year 2025 means that it is the Year of the Wood Snake, marking a period of transformation, wisdom and adaptability. It is going to be a year of patience and making thoughtful decisions for what the future holds. The snake is known for acuity, strategy, intuition, and charm, while the wood element brings flexibility and creativity. This combination encourages growth, deeper thinking, and thoughtful purpose and judgement. This year will emphasize resilience and letting go and shedding toxicity and shedding the ego for personal development, with focus on navigating challenges and embracing opportunities…
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