Pinch Pot Teacups

Below you will find the evolution of my design process for the ceramic teacups.  They are made by hand, not wheel-thrown, using white stoneware clay.  I begin with a pinch pot, scraping away the interior and exterior until I achieve a fine form.  I then add handle and base.  The shape of these has changed many times as I look for the right combination.  I am now experimenting with engraving into the clay (sgraffito) and slip trailing for decoration.

Diploma. What next?

 Hello Everyone... I am still not sure if anybody reads my blog as I never receive any comments!  But, on the off chance I am making connections, here is an update.

I have now graduated from my course this year, with a Diploma of Visual Art, and straight Distinctions across all the subjects.  This just means that I love learning and make an effort!

I will be continuing my studies with a Bachelor Degree of Visual Art next year and am VERY excited about that!  

I have put up photos of some of the work I completed for my study assignments this last semester. 

 

 

I believe that I will have more work to do next year and less time, so I am continuing my learning by experimenting at home during the holidays.  I am currently teaching myself, and practicing, making ceramic teacups.  Ceramics will be my bread and butter in the future.

Below is the painting I am working on.  My inspiration comes from unusual shapes in oriental ceramics, coupled with seventeenth century European textiles.  The background will probably be Islamic pattern.  I am intrigued with the idea of the old trade routes across the continent.