Sculptures

I came in over spring break to work on some sculptures and ended up making some pretty cool mugs along with several small platters. I  enjoyed using a tool to make some great designs on the platters, a bowl, and a mug. I did add several pieces together which are okay and usable. I used the wheel for all of the pieces and for the first time I knocked every piece out without getting so frustrated that I wanted to quit the wheel. It all just came together and it was a great feeling to be able to make some functional pieces that actually look good. I have been striving to make thinner cylinders and mugs. It takes more practice than what I thought when I first started on the wheel. It looks easy but it is far from it.

 I have been into trees this semester in my painting class and I have come to the realization that I am into trees and more natural themes. My favorite prints that I made in printmaking are of trees in several different colors. My favorite paintings in painting class are of a series of trees. I also realized that even when I am not actually producing a tree in class, I use old wood and items that are made from trees to incorporate them into my work. I am sure that I am developing my style with the use of different objects that are made of wood in my art to compliment my projects. I am using what I am drawn to and it seems to be working right now. This also happened in my drawing class in my flower series, flowers on old wooden sleighs. Wow!!!

 Today I have worked on several ceramic pieces that I am  going to  put together and use as a host tree and  tree branches as a sculpture. I threw the large pieces on the wheel and attached them together. I am going to make the branches intertwining to help connect all the pieces. I am really excited about this project. I came up with the idea from a friend, who actually went to Costa Rica over spring break, and who took some wonderful photos of trees for me. I was thrilled to see how the trees look from there but also that she would think about me and my attraction to them.