by Carole Epp | Apr 6, 2009 | Uncategorized
Jim is a ceramics artist living in Louisville, Kentucky whose story was of particular interest to me. After news of his first child Jim decided to give up the work he was doing and follow his passion for making ceramics. It was a gutsy move. I keep thinking that having my first child almost compelled me to consider finding a “real job”, so Jim is a great reminder to me that this is a real job, worthy of pursuing against the odds and that being fulfilled as an artist can translate to being an amazing parent as well.
For more info and images of his great pots check out his blog at
http://jimgottuso.wordpress.com
by Carole Epp | Apr 5, 2009 | Uncategorized
Yeah Canadian Content!!!
Eleanor hendriks is a potter from Fenelon Falls, Ontario, Canada who is very glad that Spring is finally coming to her part of the world -perhaps then she will get off the computer and head outside for a change! (PLEASE NOTE – THESE ARE HER WORDS NOT MINE – I’d hardly be the one to be telling someone to get off the computer! HA!)
You can find more of her beautiful work by checking out Élan Fine Pottery:
http://eleanorhendriks.blogspot.com
http://studioelan.etsy.com
by Carole Epp | Apr 4, 2009 | Uncategorized
Nora is the only woman (Lucky girl!Show them how it’s done!) living and working at Cub Creek, a ceramics artist residency in Appomattox, VA. She says “They are all great guys but this ratio gave me the idea to make some feminine whisky bottles.”
Check out norajeanceramics.com for more. And also check out the Cub Creek Foundation website for more great images of Nora’s work and that of the other residents – they also have an upcoming workshop with Chris Gustin in October you might want to check out.
by Carole Epp | Apr 3, 2009 | Uncategorized
I’ve got to tell you guys, I’m loving this! So nice to see and share such gorgeous work with you!
Here’s today’s pics brought to you from Priscilla Mouritzen who you may know from the Pinch Pots Blog. She’s a South-African-born ceramist, living in Denmark.
The first is of 5 pinched porcelain wood-fired bowls and the second of one pinched porcelain w-f bowl. All were exhibited at Galerie Besson, London in 2008.
by Carole Epp | Apr 2, 2009 | Uncategorized
In Monica’s words: My last batch of work has come from a book titled “the man who mistook his wife for a hat” by oliver sacks. It’s a bunch of animals with people paraphernalia.
As the snow still exists here I’m jealous of Monica living in North Florida…sigh, will i ever wear shorts again??? Please check out her blog and etsy shop for more.
