A clay/found object sculpture which is partially the result of a kiln accident. Though the head had been destined for a similar project, the theme somewhat changed when the back of the head blew out in the firing. I admit to rushing the process due to a hurry-up on a mug commission and wanting to get the head in the same firing. Some moisture must have been trapped despite the candling time I programmed into the kiln. Or perhaps her mishap occurred as she was facing the other character in the kiln-
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Scavenged political sign frames were used for the arms in "Tweetily Dee".
Quotes from tweets were taken from ones which were sent out since taking office. Seven coats of polyurethane over the tweets!
Acrylic paint used on both "She's come undone" and "Tweetily Dee".
Motivation for these projects came from Riverside Artists Gallery's upcoming Found Object exhibit opening Friday, Aug 4 during First Friday in Marietta.
Red, the cat. A source of inspiration.
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Other artists present were Ginny Killian, Lynda Rhodes, Karol Goldstein and Alan Norris.
The day started out chilly with a little drizzle which didn't bother me but challenged the painters at times. Pictures are thanks to Janet Chase.
This is one of the toad houses. Another one has an owl on top and a third has a squirrel.
Will be using some engobes and washes on these after the bisque firing.
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