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Ramen Bowl Painting Pt 2

Here's the other half of the ramen bowl brushwork/painting. It somehow escaped the other post and it's Part 1. ;-)

Painting Video--Rough Draft

I'm loading my kiln today, but managed to have Lillian take some video of my brushwork. I think I need another take or two, but for now I thought it would be nice to share this with my readers as an advance rough-cut, and when I am finished firing I will put these together in a more polished version.



 I will be in Seagrove this coming weekend for the 10th Annual Cousins in Clay. More info on that show can be found here! I hope to see some of you who can make it.

Edges and Wax Resist

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Bandana-rama!

One of our favorite yunomis from the last firing. Thanks @clayakar for the image. #huntdalglishpottery #bandanapottery #분청 #kohiki

A post shared by Michael Hunt Naomi Dalglish (@bandanapottery) on May 22, 2018 at 4:27pm PDT

Guillermo Cuellar

Guillermo, me, Laurie Cuellar

It’s been an honor to show alongside Guillermo Cuellar at his studio during the St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour. Guillermo invited me to the 2016 tour and I showed for the last 3 years. Here is an excerpt from his statement that can be found on his website,

Clay is infinitely receptive and expressive; it records the character of the maker, the circumstances of making and the use given to it. In use our hands can sense every mark, every ridge and dent, left by the hands of the potter. Maybe that is why so many potters love to cook, it gives us an excuse to handle and appreciate these wonderful pieces.

Exquisite beauty can be found in pots made primarily for use. They may dwell more comfortably in a home, a kitchen, or the dinner table, than on display in a gallery or a museum. But to me their significance comes not only from the preparing and sharing of food but also from bringing that unique beauty into our daily lives.

Edges

These plates were stacked and I was ready to paint some patterns on them but was struck by their borders. 🤔 How important are patterns with edges like this? If you’re familiar with my work, you probably know what I’m about to do, but what would you do?

A post shared by Michael Kline (@klineola) on May 26, 2018 at 4:57pm PDT

Ramen Photo Shoot

photo: Kyle Carpenter

I met up with Kyle Carpenter last week and we had an amazing ramen lunch at Gan Shan Station West! Kyle had the great idea to see if the chefs would use one of my bowls to serve the noodles. It was delicious, but before I took a bite, Kyle took a few pics, because that's how we do it.

photo: Kyle Carpenter

will it dry in time?

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Drying in the Sun

Here are the last pots for Tuesday's firing out drying for a bisque firing. It's only been a week but I made as much as I could for the upcoming Cousins in Clay These inlay pieces are more of a departure from floral patterns, but I'm enjoying the geometry.