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This was an experiment. I was feeling relatively blocked and unmotivated when, in ceramics class, one of my tutors -- knowing me quite well by now (have I mentioned the amazing tutors we have at my course at Banbury College yet?) -- brandished a paintbrush and a set of watercolour underglaze for ceramics. Seriously? Wow, why hadn't anyone shown me these before? So I played around with them on a tile I'd made of paper clay. I'm not all that happy with the end result but loved the process and am planning on making and painting more, with relish.
I shall have to consider adding some of these to my own private stash of paints. Meanwhile have a fantastic week. Cheers.
No, I haven't disappeared from the face of the earth or from blogging!
I'm trying to put in a certain amount of hours per day making art for the various shops I'm in. I have to equate this with showing up for work, and all things considered I like doing it. And I'm the boss of me!!
This is another little paper clay trinket dish I listed on Etsy. When it was dry the shape reminded me of a poppy the way they flatten out. That's how I determine what to paint inside these little guys. I didn't add any gold leaf to this one so it took a little less time.
And if you have never seen this version of the Wizard of Oz, you must get your hands on a copy! Lisbeth Zwerger is one of my favorite illustrators.
Happy Tuesday!
xo
Lo♥
I'm very cranky and grouchy today so I thought I'd channel my miserable mood into something constructive.
This is my first attempt at a paper clay bowl. I used the pinch-pot method because I like how imperfect they turn out. Like Suki, I definately lean towards wabi-sabi things in life.
I love the colors in this because they remind me of Monterey. And that's the reason I chose to paint an abalone shell inside, another thing reminiscent of the place where I spent sixteen glorious years. Well, mostly glorious!
I finished off the dish with gold leaf around the lip and a bit over the inside and outside edges. I'm happy with how it turned out, especially for my first attempt. And it took hours!
Good therapy for one old cranky-pants lady :)
I've listed it on Etsy. We'll see what happens!
The book shown in the Etsy photos is "Monterey Peninsula: A Cypress Shore" with photos by Gary Geiger.
I'm trying to branch out and play with new mediums and materials.
This was my first time using paper clay. I sat in the studio last night and decided to try to make a baby raven. I didn't look at anything while shaping this guy. I just went from the images in my head from drawing and painting so many of them.
I wanted him to look inquisitive.
Hello there cutie!
Another tip of the head.
I know he doesn't look ravenesque yet...but wait until he dries and I sand him into shape, and paint him in all his glorious irridescent blues and purples.
His eyes are black Swarovski crystals.
20 Comments on Naked Baby Raven, last added: 1/18/2011
I ♥LUV♥ this dish!!!
And no, I've never seen that copy of Oz, but the cover illustration is absolutely exceptional....
Happy art!!!
XXOO~~
Anne
OMG I LOVE this as well!
Your dishes are amazing, mesmerizing!
I want to buy all your work.
♥♥♥
>M<
Really Pretty Lo! Your stores are lucky to have your work in them. Love red poppies and reminds me of an endless field of them I sat in once on a hill in Israel when I was being courted by my first husband there.
Oh how I love a poppy (the state flower of California you know.
Paperclay is so versatile - you've done something so pretty with it here.
Make sure your boss gives you a generous lunch break, with cookies, ok? :)
Cool poppy dish. I haven't seen that version of the book either - I'll have to look for it.
Oh, sweet. Love that little dish!!
HBT
A beautiful Poppy dish! I am particular to the red poppies...so lush and exotic.... a fantastic creation!
I, too, haven't seen that version of Oz....it looks wonderful!
Love,
♥ Robin ♥
Beautiful.. makes me think of Tuscany. No never heard of that version of OZ either.
i would put my favorite pairs of earrings in this little bowl, and i would be thankful and think of you at the same time
♥
Love Poppies, as you know! What a sweet little dish - you really are so creative Laurel! That book looks super - I would love to check it out!
Lovely little dish -
i'll have to look into that WoO book. I adore the illustrations in the original books - my favorites when i was a kid (an now)
Beautiful dish! And I haven't seen this version, either. It looks really interesting (love those poppies!). Be sure and discuss vacation time with your new boss. :)) Xox
beautiful poppy dish and illustrations. I have a number of old Wizard books from my Dad's childhood unfortunately in rather ragged shape. Mom planted red poppies in her garden and i look forward to them every year.
beautiful!! what a gorgeous little work of art. I am going to look for that book, children's books are my favorite.
i meant the dish was a work of art lo :)
very, very nice. we always used to say (and I still do) "puppies will make them sleep" instead of "poppies"
Coqueliqots just love them,hope to find them in France soon....
Been busy especially in my head ((;walked a lot with my furriend but I didn't forgot you..
xxxMar
THis is a beautiful dish Lolo. I am glad you are having a good time "working".