Has it been that long?!

I can't believe how time is flying by! It doesn't seem that long ago that I posted my last blog... But it has been a very long time.  Summer just came and went, and soon, old man winter will be upon us. Crazy!

I did manage to complete a load before the summer.  But once that warm weather comes, that's it for me! I'm all about being out at the lake, and soaking up as much heat as possible..... Because in these neck of the woods... The warm season doesn't last very long. :(

So, aside from the busy aspects of life, I have been enjoying some playing in the mud! I had another successful show in September.  This was my third year participating in the juried show.  It was once again an awesome experience.  People are actually starting to come to see me.... That in itself, is more rewarding than the sales at the end of the day. A great feeling as an artist. 

I'm in one other big show in November, which is always great for those Christmas shoppers.  I still continue to have pieces at the Art Gallery Gift Shop. This also has been a great experience. 

All this aside, I just unloaded a bisque.  I have another load of greenware almost ready. I'll post a couple of pics to show some of my recent work.  

Three vases I was happy with.  Left one was my favourite. :)

I've been having fun with Mayco washes.  Works great on burlap impressions!  Also tried a couple of new combinations.  New Satin Black glaze, which I really like.

This is it for now.  Will give another update once I finish a glaze load.  Until then... happy potting!

The Start of a New Year....

Well...we are definitely having quite the winter up here in Northern Ontario.  I haven't seen this much snow since I was a young girl.  It just won't stop... the minute there's a break, it starts again.  But, it is quite beautiful....

For those who don't get to see it, this picture was taken  yesturday out at our cabin that is situated on 200 acres. It's on an island about an hour east of where I live.   It's my husbands hunting cabin, but it's also our little piece of peaceful paradise.  These trees are Hemlocks, and our property is full of them.  Love the way they hold the weight of the snow. 

As for pottery....We are now in the New Year and production has started! Although my definition of production is not quite the same as other potters! I have been doing my best to get a nice stalk of what I have come to see as the bigger sellers.  So I have been making double attached bowls, garlic graters, chip n dip bowls, and berry bowls.  Once I get going on my slab roller, I'll be making more rectangular platters and decrative square plates, and most definitely Christmas ornaments!   I do have some requests for mugs, so I'll be doing those as well.  I do need to make some pieces for myself! That's something I don't do enough of.  My husband always asks me, "why aren't we eating off your dishes!?"  He is right!  I can't argue with that!  So I will be making myself a few "good" pieces.  

 Here are those mugs in progress...

I now have selected pieces at one place for sale.  Makes it easier form me to keep track of things, and it's great exposure.  (If someone has a good inventory system they use for their ware, I would love to hear about it!)   I decided to limit my commissioned sales to our local Art Gallery Gift Shop.  So, I keep a limited amount there.  I will be boxing the majorty of my pieces for the fall shows.  
These are pretty much my goals as of now. I do need to throw in some creative pieces in the mix... That's where I have my most fun of course!  
Happy throwing!!!