Comments on: New Work: Storms over a wooden prairie http://theaestheticelevator.com/2008/07/17/new-work-storms-over-a-wooden-prairie/ For a well-considered visual environment Tue, 22 May 2012 01:23:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Paul http://theaestheticelevator.com/2008/07/17/new-work-storms-over-a-wooden-prairie/#comment-12285 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:35:06 +0000 http://theaestheticelevator.wordpress.com/?p=1048#comment-12285 I have plans to do functional ceramic work, but don’t have a wheel at present. I hope to build one (new ones are way out of my budget, and finding used ones hasn’t happened. Throwing isn’t something I’m overly proficient at, but I’ve never given it proper attention either. When I do get to cups and platters in earnest I’ll likely start with these same finishes though.

I’ve thought about making videos of my three dimensional work, but don’t have a camera to do that at this point.

]]> By: Tim J. http://theaestheticelevator.com/2008/07/17/new-work-storms-over-a-wooden-prairie/#comment-12284 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 22:03:16 +0000 http://theaestheticelevator.wordpress.com/?p=1048#comment-12284 I keep wanting to walk around behind the photos!

It’s difficult to get a real grasp of sculpture in 2-D. I like the contrasts between the unglazed and glazed areas, as well as the wood, and I love the smoke. Have you ever worked with some of these concepts/textures/methods on more traditional vessels?

I took a year of pottery as part of my BFA, but never did get any good at hand throwing. I could do it, but the results lacked grace. A couple of others in my class took right to it and were throwing like pros by the end of the year. Guess it’s just not my medium, which is why I really admire a well-thrown pot.

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