Polymer Clay Artist: Jon Stuart Anderson Fimo Sculptures
Here is my latest work which I’ve titled “Peace in the storm”. This morning I heard the rumblings of thunder and it inspired me to create a…
Female potter working with clay on wheel in studio. Clay with water splattered around the potter wheel
The most frustrating part of working with air dry clay is drying it without it cracking in the process. There are a lot of things to keep in mind when working
It is, I find, always exciting working with clay. It has such an entrancing tactile quality and I am never entirely sure, even as I plan, how much I am actually involved in the finished article. I feel in a way that the clay itself is as much involved in determining the shape and, along with the glaze materials and...
Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan is on view at The Art Institute of Chicago December 16, 2023 - June 3, 2024 The Art Institute of Chicago is pleased to announce Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan on view from December 16, 2023 through June 3, 2024. The…
Making Abstract Sculpture can feel very elusive; where to start, when to stop? This post aims to de-mystify the process and give you an ideal technique that will allow you to go with your flow to make beautiful Abstract forms that express those things that are not easily put into words or naturalistic art.…
Catching the spirit of the clay How long have I been working with clay, and how many times have I fired my kiln? Many years, and I’m still fascinated by clay and fire, even with my electric kiln!When I look at clay, when I touch it, when sometimes I taste it, I try to feel, to sense the secret message of this marvellous material, to understand the power of clay! How can I translate it in my work? And most difficult of all, how can I ensure that this power lives on after my firing? Clay is not just any material, it is something living.I was born and I got my ceramic education in Japan. This background evidently influences my work. The beautiful transitions of the four seasons, the fruits they bring to the archipelago and sometimes the fear of natural disasters. Life is greatly related to nature in Japan, and we learn to respect it.Now, for over thirty years, I've been living in Paris. Here, when I find even a small leaf on the street of this big city, nature continues to give me inspiration for my work.And I never forget to pray when I close the door of my kiln...
A beachside cave filled with Bronze Age metalwork, pottery, and human remains.
Cups with Turquoise Resist
Beth Katz has been working with clay since she was just a...
Having spent over thirty years working with clay, this wonderful material, the ability to work three dimensionally continues to excite and amaze me. The progression of my work moved me to start experimenting with porcelain about ten years ago. This was a baptism of fire for the techniques I use! An engineering challenge, I persevered and found this new material, to me, proffered translucency and light complimenting my techniques and pierced surfaces. I thrive on pushing boundaries and seeing what I can achieve. I am still learning throughout the processes of wedging, throwing, sculpting, glazing and firing yet find that porcelain interprets my designs fluently. I live a short distance from the South East Coast. With a wonderful group of friends I swim practically every morning at 7 throughout the year. We dive in come rain, shine, hail or snow. I am spoilt for inspiration.
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For Sale on 1stDibs - Monster Chair by Maria Zakioso Dimensions: W 55 x D 75 x H 45 cm Materials: Metal frame, Clay, Epoxy. Maria Lysenko is a 28 year old contemporary artist
Female potters during the working process in the clay workshop. Woman masters prepare ceramic and clay products at big wooden table.
Discover 9 best pottery classes in Sydney you're guaranteed to love! From wheel throwing to clay and sip, there's something to suit everyone's interests.
As anyone who has been watching my Instagram posts and stories for the last few months will know, I’ve just done the CMW Understanding Glazes class . A lot of people have been asking me about it, and the glaze I developed during the class, so here’s a brief summary of both. Also, if you’re reading
We’ve always had a soft spot for arts and crafts because, to us, creating something with our own hands (or, rather, paws) is one of the most satisfying things there is. And although we’re quite the accomplished pandas when it comes to drawing, working with clay, and even sewing, we’re just completely inept in paper crafting. You know, when we take a sheet of paper in our paws, we feel like we’re from that meme - a weird expression on our faces with unsolved mathematical equations running through our momentarily logic-devoid minds. Still, we’re not the ones to give up easily on our paper crafts dreams, so we searched all over the internet to find some paper craft ideas that would be truly doable and would look as though they were made by DIY Da Vinci once finished. And we found them! And compiled them into this paper crafting ideas list! And it’s here for you to rediscover your paper folding, cutting, and crumpling prowess once again.
A model of the Hydroelectric plant portion of the Tabqa Dam in Syria.
Having the best pottery tools is important for your success in the studio, whether you focus on wheel throwing, hand building, or advanced techniques.
