rayaldridge Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 In a recent thread we discussed the development of a personal style, and the value of looking at the work of other potters in developing ones own. I happened across a pretty nifty online resource recently, and thought I'd share it. The Smithsonian and the Freer Gallery are well worth a visit, but you can get an online fix here: http://collections.si.edu/search/index.htm I put in "song stoneware" Wow The images are very high resolution, and allow you to see many details not really available in books. I hope others will add some of their own favorite online resources for this sort of free-form gazing-in-awe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcia Selsor Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 I am on Facebook and there are several excellent sites there, Ceramics Contemporanea LCG is fabulous. International ceramics is another. Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phill Posted February 26, 2015 Report Share Posted February 26, 2015 I frequent schaller gallery because the setup is great for quickly looking at pots and consuming them, and they keep their show archives available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilestrick Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Instagram. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kswan Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I also like the Smithsonian's webpages for ceramics and other objects, and I also like the Met's online resources. http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/ I also use Pinterest often to put together images of things I find interesting, would like to try a process myself, or to learn more about. I got to see a potter's work at the American Craft Council show in Baltimore because I came across one of his works on Pinterest, and I had not heard of him otherwise. An example from the Metropolitan Museum's exhibit are things like this that I adore... http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/pnch/hd_pnch.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayaldridge Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 Great stuff! I'm very heavily influenced by Korean wares from that period. Shimaoka is my favorite Japanese potter, so you see how that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Eberhardt Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 I draw a lot of inspiration from right here! Google Images is pretty good too. Especially if I'm looking for a specific form such as yarn bowls, bird feeders, casserole dishes and the like. Thanks for the links to other places. I never would have known about them otherwise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRankin Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 I'm drawn to the Joseon Buncheong ware at the Met. i always wind up in the Asian gallery when I go. - Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Beller Diesel Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 +1 for Instagram, and a nod to Pinterest, but with that, you have to know how to sort through everything to get to what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potterbeth Posted February 28, 2015 Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 http://rosenfieldcollection.com offers an amazing array of contemporary pottery. Currently over 2000 images representing almost 500 artists with only a portion of the collection documented. The listings are not perfect (some misattributions, some mistakes in type of firing, etc.), but it's a wonderful resource. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayaldridge Posted February 28, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2015 http://users.ece.utexas.edu/~perry/fun/pots/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebekah Krieger Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 pinterest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossyrock Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 If you're on FB, JT McMaster Silkscreen Printing posts pottery pictures daily. I also like Pinterest. And I want to check out the sites posted here. https://www.facebook.com/pages/JT-McMaster-Silkscreen-Printing/290062267336?fref=nf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Pinterest, can be amazing for broad searches. I also like to Google any thought that comes into my head and then look at the images for the item. Lately. I have been using both to look into using a die/stencil cutter controlled by the computer. I like to work with illustrator of Corel Draw to create images, but do not have the patience to cut the intricacies of these by hand. One of these die cutters may be the solution, as I want to make multi layered slab texture sheets for some upcoming projects. I have been finding a lot of help here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mossyrock Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 Lately. I have been using both to look into using a die/stencil cutter controlled by the computer. I like to work with illustrator of Corel Draw to create images, but do not have the patience to cut the intricacies of these by hand. One of these die cutters may be the solution, as I want to make multi layered slab texture sheets for some upcoming projects. I have been finding a lot of help here. Pres….I attended a workshop not long ago on using a die/stencil computer controlled cutter. We cut the stencils out of Tyvek. I'll have to say, we had more stencils ruined than we had successes. If the settings weren't perfect, or the pattern wasn't created properly, it was a failure. My reason for taking the workshop was so I could create stencils myself. After the workshop, I decided to try to find them on-line instead of investing in the cutter, the Tyvek rolls, the blades (which dulled fairly quickly), etc. I found a site and ordered a couple of stencils…..excellent quality and they were only $5-$6 each I think, which I thought was very reasonable. They will also cut custom stencils - don't know the price for this though. http://endlessmountainsclaytools.bigcartel.com/category/stencils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pres Posted March 8, 2015 Report Share Posted March 8, 2015 My needs go beyond a stencil as I want to make a surface using either craft foam or balsa/bass wood. to roll slabs over for impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeU Posted March 9, 2015 Report Share Posted March 9, 2015 I have 3 boards on Pinterest that may be of interest to some - Clay, Clay More, Clay Continued https://www.pinterest.com/LeeUstinich/ No organization! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebekah Krieger Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 thanks Lee mine are https://www.pinterest.com/rebbylicious/ one with all of the pottery that I love, and another for glaze ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepingBird Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Tumblr and Pinterest When I want to drool over old tile http://www.tileheaven.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavy Fire Studios Posted March 10, 2015 Report Share Posted March 10, 2015 Honestly, I think that THIS site is fantastic for looking at gorgeous pottery. There are THOUSANDS of pics in the community gallery that have made me flap my hands about wildly in pure happiness! Who needs pinterest? I have my friends! ♥♥♥♥ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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