Process

Sometimes it starts with a word - one word - or a song, a phrase, a situation, an ironic turn or twisted wit.  Regardless, that seed of an idea seems to rattle around in my head for weeks; prompting sketches, searches for tangible parallels and prayer for inspiration. 

Once inspired, models are acquired (usually the closest kid) and photos are taken. A drawing is made to scale from the digital images.  This drawing becomes the pattern for the tiles and a guide for slip and glaze applications.  I enjoy developed, overlapping, often complex surfaces.  Yet, I try to
achieve those results with the fewest possible firings. The surface development requires that the surface information be resolved before the day arrives to glaze the work.  I take photos of the drawings made for the pattern, making several copies to cut apart - giving me an opportunity to play with color and layout.                                                            notes for"Blind Enough to See"

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