Just got back the fired/glazed 2nd big bear project. If you missed it, you can see the process of it being built here. It's a little lumpy & bumpy, but overall I like it. Out of the two larger sculptural forms I've done, this is the only one to make it through 2 firings start to finish, so that in itself is pretty cool. Though I have found I have far less control over the clay when attempting larger/hollow pieces.
Below is my second attempt at the "inside out/outside in" project I was working on for class. I was actually quite happy with this one... it came out much more like my original idea/sketch than the first attempt.
And remember all the work I did on the "magic clay" testing? Down the drain... the underside cracked like crazy during the drying process! Oh well... it was a learning process... at least I know now what not to do. (Now I just have to figure out what to do!)
In other clay class news, I seem to have settled into the fact that from start to finish, it generally takes many weeks to get work back, and I feel I've been a bit more patient in that arena. I also started my Micaceous Clay class last week (see pots on the side bar from the class I took last fall) but am not much liking the pot I'm working on. :( Interestingly, I am finding the teaching styles & techniques from my previous instructor to the one I have now vary quite a bit, so it almost feels as if I am starting from scratch, and I'm not at all achieving the results I'd like! It's a "short session" class~ only once a week (all day) for 7 weeks, so I hopefully I'll get the hang of this different method soon. I want to make gorgeous big pots, not asymmetrical, lumpy ones! I'll keep y'all posted.
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8 comments:
Ah, that bear turned out very well ! And I like that "inside out/outside in" project - especially the first shot of it. Looks like you're learning quite a bit - patience, working with 'magic clay', more patience ... ;-)
Hey - sometimes asymmetrical isn't all bad either !
Keep it up, Becky !
That is a lovely looking bear...some creativity here...
-Trevor
I love the bear, it really came out beautifully. I can't wait to see you finished Inside/out project and your micaceous pots. I hear your about the all day classes. It feels that way on Saturdays in the Media lab. Have a wonderful Friday!
nice work becky- i too love the bear and look forward to the new pots!
That woman emerging got GOOD - I like that you made her smiling, Becky! Your micaceous pots turned out so beautifully in the fall. I hope you like the new method of instruction. Learning patience is always good...
Love the bear and the inside out woman. So sorry about the paperclay! I know you were looking forward to the new class, weird that they would be teaching a different thing, but his way you will know more. Good luck with it!
I am going to try and call you this evening.
xoxo
The bear looks pretty good and the woman emerging turned out GREAT! Congratulations!
Nice realization of the "inside-out" concept. And I love your Plain Old Bears, too!
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