First

I just received word that I will be participating in the Marshall Handmade Market this November. This is my first craft show and I'm pretty pumped about it.

More on this later, I need to go put some handles on pitchers.

First Fruits

Today I got the electricity turned on in my new studio. I have been making pots on the kickwheel for a couple of weeks, but have had to stop making everyday at about 8:40 when it gets dark.

I am looking forward to seeing the first fruits of my labor come out of the new studio.

My days are filled to the brim and a new challenge is around every corner. Right now I am seeking more organization- this usually means throwing stuff away.

Did I mention I am working for Michael Kline as an adjunct potter/apprentice/helper and loving it!

Back Soon

thesis paper

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Newfangled is a curious word. It means attracted to novelty or something of the newest

kind (Webster). I chose it because I like how it looks and sounds, and it is not a word commonly

used in academia. The work I make has a novelty quality to it. I research historical and

contemporary trends in the art, craft, and regular worlds and sift through all of the information in

an effort to create work that is universal. I draw or paint representational imagery onto

functional, wheel-thrown pottery and the finished work takes a narrative or conceptual stance as

an object. Sometimes the subject of my imagery is simple like a landscape, a horse, or a person.

Other times the subject is more complex or cryptic; it can be concealed with abstraction or

changed with metaphor.

This thesis discusses the ideas and techniques I used in the studio to create the body of

work I call Newfangled.

bowl me over

Bowl themed exhibit I sent this bowl to.

Lillstreet International Juried Exhibit

Lillstreet Gallery

Chicago, IL

CLICK HERE to see the rest of the show!

Kiln Build

A lot of long days and the kiln has been built and filled with eager pots from everyone on the crew. Now we fire!