ChenowethArts Posted June 8, 2015 Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 I'm not sure that I get the block thing but I fully understand getting in a rut. I want to second @Marcia Selsor's book recommendations, particularly The Artist's Way. I also find that experimenting in things that are more freeform, like a tall coil-built, paddle form (think Henry Moore sculptures) tend to shake the cobwebs...even if it ends up in the recycle bucket. Take the pressure off and just work on technique for a bit...there is something therepeutic about slicing a pot in half to check clay thickness. -Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChenowethArts Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Go check out Bill Moser's collection of images on his Pinterest site...it is quite impressive (and inspirational). -Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Fireborn Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 Jeez looking at other peoples work makes me realize how far I have to go. Such a sigh and excitement at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alabama Posted June 10, 2015 Report Share Posted June 10, 2015 If you all ever do the "what do I make next blues", make a lot of cups. Then, make a list of as many methods of decorations. Look in the indexes of pottery books under decorations, then practice applying those methods on the mugs. It makes for good practice plus helps explore methods you normally wouldn't use. 1. Stained 2. Incised and stained 3. Glazed with a rim dip 4. Modeled (applique) 5. Carved 6. Stimpled 7. Stamped Etc. to about 20 methods. You might find your ceramic calling is with another method than just glazing. If you see a description not familiar, look it up. I chose cups and mugs because they make good gifts, don't take up too much kiln space, and aren't too time consuming. One independent study in college was to make an example of as many primitive pottery decorative methods as possible. The list grew from 4 to 36 real quick. When I visited the arch. lab 4 months ago they still had the framed board of examples, but the labels had fallen off! If a decoration looks good on a cup there stands a good chance it will look good on a bowl!!! Good luck, Alabama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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