From the studio

Journal

Notes from the wheel and the kiln — new work, firings, and shows.

A current selection of large jars January 2024 Jan 18, 2024

A current selection of large jars January 2024

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Carolina Fine Art Gallery 300 S. Sharon Amity Rd  Tuesday - Saturday 10-5 Nov 13, 2022

Carolina Fine Art Gallery 300 S. Sharon Amity Rd Tuesday - Saturday 10-5

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Carolina Fine Art Opening Friday November 4th 2022 Nov 3, 2022

Carolina Fine Art Opening Friday November 4th 2022

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Just finished firing new pots 10/2022 Oct 14, 2022

Just finished firing new pots 10/2022

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January 2020 new lamps assembled Feb 1, 2020

January 2020 new lamps assembled

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January 2020 new pots just out of the kiln Feb 1, 2020

January 2020 new pots just out of the kiln

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Steps in a recent firing Mar 16, 2017

Steps in a recent firing

back row in the gas kiln front row in the gas kiln front row after firing back row after firing lots of pots

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New pots in process Jul 11, 2016

New pots in process

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this is a biblical era looking water jar with catch basin that I made for a pastor friend Jul 11, 2016

this is a biblical era looking water jar with catch basin that I made for a pastor friend

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7/11/16 The last 2 weeks I have been firing, glazing and gas firing a bunch of pots. these photos shows the process Jul 11, 2016

7/11/16 The last 2 weeks I have been firing, glazing and gas firing a bunch of pots. these photos shows the process

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I opened the kiln Dec. 20 and will post some individual shots to the showcase this week Jan 11, 2016

I opened the kiln Dec. 20 and will post some individual shots to the showcase this week

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I was on a coil binge after everyone left after the holidays  Pots are 24" tall and @ 45 and 55 pounds respectively Jan 11, 2016

I was on a coil binge after everyone left after the holidays Pots are 24" tall and @ 45 and 55 pounds respectively

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new work ready to fire 12-17-15 Dec 17, 2015

new work ready to fire 12-17-15

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New ideas to be fired soon Oct 8, 2015

New ideas to be fired soon

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I am now represented at the Carlton Gallery in Banner Elk , NC Oct 8, 2015

I am now represented at the Carlton Gallery in Banner Elk , NC

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I have been working on what I learned from Kevin Crowe at the J.C. Campbell school in June. I have developed a new style rim to finish the top of the pot Sep 2, 2015

I have been working on what I learned from Kevin Crowe at the J.C. Campbell school in June. I have developed a new style rim to finish the top of the pot

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I went to the J.C. Campbell Folk Art School last week and studied under Kevin Crowe. He is an exceptional potter and an excellent teacher. He made the large pitcher to the left. I have been working on jars since I came home. Jun 26, 2015

I went to the J.C. Campbell Folk Art School last week and studied under Kevin Crowe. He is an exceptional potter and an excellent teacher. He made the large pitcher to the left. I have been working on jars since I came home.

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Spring 2015 Pots Apr 11, 2015

Spring 2015 Pots

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2-13-15 Greenware to bisque fire Feb 13, 2015

2-13-15 Greenware to bisque fire

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2/3/15 working to fill the glaze kiln Feb 3, 2015

2/3/15 working to fill the glaze kiln

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Photos of last sale of the season and new pot after a month away from the wheel  28" tall Dec 9, 2014

Photos of last sale of the season and new pot after a month away from the wheel 28" tall

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Set Up for Holiday Sale at Clayworks Fri 12/5  6-9  Sat 12/6  10-3 Dec 5, 2014

Set Up for Holiday Sale at Clayworks Fri 12/5 6-9 Sat 12/6 10-3

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New work in the gas kiln 12/5/14 Dec 5, 2014

New work in the gas kiln 12/5/14

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New greenware 8/2/14 Aug 2, 2014

New greenware 8/2/14

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New work just fired for Art in the Park Blowing Rock Sat. July19 Jul 17, 2014

New work just fired for Art in the Park Blowing Rock Sat. July19

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More greenware to bisque fire soon 6/12/14  I hope to see many people this Saturday at Art in the Park in Blowing Rock NC Jun 12, 2014

More greenware to bisque fire soon 6/12/14 I hope to see many people this Saturday at Art in the Park in Blowing Rock NC

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A fun days work over 2 days 26" tall and 19" wide @ 60 lbs. of clay May 3, 2014

A fun days work over 2 days 26" tall and 19" wide @ 60 lbs. of clay

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My Booth at the Kings Drive Art Walk 4-26 & 27 2014 May 3, 2014

My Booth at the Kings Drive Art Walk 4-26 & 27 2014

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Our 4 1/2 year old grand daughter Eden on her new scooter May 3, 2014

Our 4 1/2 year old grand daughter Eden on her new scooter

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New Work Just Out Of The Kiln for King's Drive Art Walk April 26[10-6] 27 [11-5] Apr 23, 2014

New Work Just Out Of The Kiln for King's Drive Art Walk April 26[10-6] 27 [11-5]

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Clayworks sale this past week end was fun and profitable Apr 7, 2014

Clayworks sale this past week end was fun and profitable

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4-7-2014 new bisque ware to glaze over the next few weeks Apr 7, 2014

4-7-2014 new bisque ware to glaze over the next few weeks

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Apri 1st 2014 Kiln is loaded. I got almost everything in Apr 1, 2014

Apri 1st 2014 Kiln is loaded. I got almost everything in

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Apri 1st 2014 ready to load bisque kiln with greenware Apr 1, 2014

Apri 1st 2014 ready to load bisque kiln with greenware

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Winter storm is good reason to stay in studio Feb 15, 2014

Winter storm is good reason to stay in studio

After the power came back on I made a 29" tall vase

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Split Pots Feb 14, 2014

Split Pots

I make Stretched , split and torn pots. This technique is much more difficult than making a standard shape. I push the medium past…

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My large Jars can be used to contain Small children Feb 14, 2014

My large Jars can be used to contain Small children

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more jars Feb 12, 2014

more jars

olive jars have been around for centuries These are my style Olive Jars now drying before firing

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More greenware Feb 12, 2014

More greenware

I like classic shapes in pitchers and olive jars These will be bisque fired soon

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New work in progress Dec 9, 2013

New work in progress

    greenware mugs - new design

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