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When I first pulled this image up, I did not see the cup: just the detailing. You know you hit white when it blends into a white background- very good.

This piece captivates my attention, and I am not sure why. I am drawn to it.

I find it very wise of you to market across a broad age bracket. Smart indeed. Besides, the little guy is rather cute.

I usually shy away from the human form: but this was done with some great artistic expression. The scaling is dead on, the proportions are right. The octopus is so well executed, it looks like a real specimen. Barnacles, and other ocean effects- good eye. The problem I have with the piece is not bringing the bust line up. By cutting the upper and middle area away: it has a "bra" appearance along the edges. The nipple on the left seems more natural, softened. The one on the right seems protruded: exaggerated to the point of being pornographic. Are you going to leave this in a natural color, or do you plan on using color to further highlight details?

Good eye for detail / detailing. The blend of colors is right. Proportionate. Very good execution with matching pieces. Pug, I think you have a very marketable line. I would caution you about under-pricing: this strikes me as a designer line and the prices should reflect that.

Absolutely stunning piece. The form capture the eyes, and yet keeps the eye from forming a focal point. The glaze is likewise just as captivating. This piece would look completely different if a different "colored" glaze as used. That is what makes artistry: knowing how to make the canvas fit the paint.

Crystals are fickle little creatures. It is actually much harder to control crystals on a flat surface than an ovoid pot.

I understand that emotion. When I bought the acreage we live on, it was littered with deer stands. Tore them all down, and one of the beighbors came over in a huff because some belonged to him. Great detailing work on this piece: even the muscular folds are represented.

Wish I had some artistic ability: just not there. I can appreciate the cleverness in the piece: but I can admire even more the technical skills required to make it. So fess up, what kind of clay can hold that shape when forming?

You hit the glaze load and placement perfectly. Too much would have changed the proportions, and too little would have minimized the entirety of the piece. Nerd

Did you use the laxer technique on this piece? Excellent detail.

Pug- I would say you found your artistic voice. A very pleasant, creative, imaginative, fun, and colorful voice!!!

Wish I had some artistic talent, but I do not. Great detailing work.

Always interesting to see what a "natural" firing produces.

Interesting Roberta, I am curious about the form details. Did you put the lines in to catch glaze run, for aesthetics, or both? I like the effect of the copper increasing in color depth as it runs: nice touch. Very nice indeed!

You have the beginnings of making a niche market for yourself. Very unusual to see this type of work in the clay arts: which makes it all the more desirable. Will be watching to see where you take this skill set.

I like the playfulness and vibrancy of these pieces. I generally shy away from primary colors in general: but these work for me. Good detailing on all your pieces. Should be proud of your work-very well executed.

Joseph: yes I am in fact: usually I am not. Only thing I need to do is dial in the ramp hold temp to produce round floret crystals. T10 is a tank, the tile did not warp, which is common with standard porcelain. There is a distinct difference in field color as you noted: the standard cone 10 has much higher iron content. Going to throw some V-gum in and send you down a batch to play with. More than curious to see how your celadon works on it.