Brooke and Russell

 

Brooke and Russell are a pair of Jindo dogs, a breed native to Korea. My thanks again to the Ceramic Art Studio and Shop.

 

Brooke and Russell

 

Brooke and Russell

 

Brooke and Russell

 

Brooke and Russell

 

Brooke and Russell

 

Brooke and Russell

 

Brooke and Russell

 

Brooke and Russell

Wet clay model

Moon Jar

 

I really, really was hoping to make a Korean Moon Jar by hand. The result was a spectacular failure, but I gained a brush holder in the process. My thanks again to the Ceramic Art Studio and Shop.

 

Moon Jar

 

Moon Jar

 

Moon Jar

 

Moon Jar

Wet clay model

Siberian Flying Squirrel

 

The Siberian flying squirrel (Pteromys volans) is an Old World flying squirrel with a range from the Baltic Sea in the west to the Pacific Coast in the east. With their large eyes and dense gray and white fur with black trim, they are one of the cutest little critters in existenceMy thanks again to the Ceramic Art Studio and Shop.

 

Siberian Flying Squirrel

 

Siberian Flying Squirrel

 

Siberian Flying Squirrel

 

Siberian Flying Squirrel

 

Siberian Flying Squirrel

 

Siberian Flying Squirrel

 

Siberian Flying Squirrel

 

Siberian Flying Squirrel

 

Siberian Flying Squirrel

Wet clay model

Peony Box

 

This one was a retirement gift for a former work colleague. My other peony flower boxes: Peony Flower Box 1.0, Peony Flower Box 2.0. My thanks again to the Ceramic Art Studio and Shop.

 

Peony Box

 

Peony Box

 

Peony Box

 

Peony Box

Wet clay model

My work colleagues arranged an evening of ceramic pottery lessons as a team building event, and I took the opportunity to reacquaint myself with clay. (The last time I touched clay was over 26 years ago) I settled on a mug design where a mermaid would serve as the handle. I only had 1.5 hours for my first attempt (Mermaid A), so I went back to the shop the following weekend and took my time with a second draft (Mermaid B). I left the final glazing to the ceramics instructor who is also the shop owner. I also had no idea how much detail would be lost... The color of the glaze is appropriately named "Deep Sea" which I really like for its aged bronze patina look. (Special thanks to the Ceramic Art Studio & Shop)

 

mermaid sketches mug design

Concept sketches

 

 

Mermaid A - about 1.5 hours of sculpting (Wet clay)

 

mermaid clay sculpture

Mermaid B - about 4 hours of sculpting (Wet clay)

mermaid clay sculpture

Mermaid B (Dried clay)

 

mermaid clay sculpture

Mermaid B 360 degree view.

 

mermaid clay sculpture

Mermaid B Close Up

 

mermaid clay sculpture

Mermaid B Close Up 2

 

mermaid ceramic pottery

Mermaid B with ceramic glaze

 

mermaid ceramic pottery

Mermaid B with ceramic glaze (Side view)

 

mermaid ceramic pottery

Mermaid B with ceramic glaze (Side view)

 

Mermaid A with ceramic glaze.