Colors

Now that electrical wiring for the new kiln is in the works, I'm eager to experiment with colors again.

Work in Progress Today

Cherry Blossoms Series

I've been a devoted flickr user for a few years now. It's a great way to share random pictures of everyday life with like minded folks. Now that it is Spring, there have been many recent posts of amazing cherry blossoms photos from all over the world. My favorites are from magstultz and sarahdippity. Speaking of Maggie, you have to check out her beautiful and whimsical work here. I especially adore her lamp.

Below are a few pieces I made a couple of days ago. They're part of the "cherry blossoms series", inspired by photos from my flickr friends.

Back At It Again

After much distractions in recent weeks, I'm back on the potter's wheel again and couldn't be happier. I was afraid my hands would forget how to throw pots but thank god they remembered! Here are pictures of a few vessels in the works.

Chartreuse

Inspired by Spring and the color of Lisa's eggs (chartreuse). I took these photos from around the house:

1. Afternoon snacks served on peppa studio cup and saucer, would you care to join me?


2. This is one of my most favorite books on botanical illustrations.


3. Lisa's organic eggs are slowly replacing my white store bought ones.

Hopelessly Taken

I am so taken by our new hen that I haven't been spending any time in the studio. Here's a video clip of her laying an egg this morning. Happy Friday everybody!

Our New Family Member

This post is completely off topic but I couldn't contain myself from telling you about our most exciting news! We welcomed a new addition to our family last weekend, her name is Lisa. I have always loved chickens. Lisa was given to us by our dear friend, Winston. He has a beautiful chicken coop for eleven hens. The hens are all paired up by breed except for Lisa. Apparently, chickens are just like high school kids, if you are different, you are likely to be made fun of. The other chickens rejected her. They would peck her until she bled. Winston had to separate her from the flock by putting her in a cage, much smaller than the chicken coop (of course). This broke our hearts and Winston's. We live in a suburbia home, with a small garden in the back. We have frequent visits from possums and raccoons (not to mention Larry, a mean neighborhood cat). Despite these issues, we took her home anyway and things haven't been the same since. At night we put her in her cage and cover it with a tarp to protect her from prying eyes and sharp claws. In time, my boyfriend will build her a little cozy home. We just love her! She's doing great. Even Sami, our old and sweet cat, likes her too. They find each other very amusing to watch.


Within hours at her new home, she made a little nest for herself and laid an egg, not just any egg, a green egg!


Here she is, frolicking about our garden.