This summer has been a flurry of activity, both in the studio and
outside. From Prince William Sound to the Kuskokwim Bay I have done a lot of great fishing and traveling Alaska offers up many options with much daylight and great
opportunities for adventure. In the few short months of summer we plant,
harvest, catch, and play in one of the most beautiful places on the
planet. Here is a brief summary of what I have been doing in the
studio over the past three months.
The main stay for the pottery is making Homer Brewery Company steins. This allows me to play with a lot of different ideas as I have a regular kiln firing schedule to meet the demand. Mugs are found on Etsy and I have more color options and will update soon.
Since my Penland experience, I am enjoying working on the bottle form. My sights are set on making growlers for the local brewery, especially personalized growlers.
Living in Homer is great. The people love local food and gardening. Here is a compost pot ordered by one of our localvores.
I am also, making plates with Alaska marine and freshwater images. Still trying to get a glaze that reveals the color of the slip, but is not too glossy. I am not happy with Hansen's 5 x 20, so I am tring Val Cushing's transparent and soft matte at cone 6. Suggestion would be greatly appreciated.
Mug production for the local coffee drinkers keeps moving forward. I really like the chameleon glaze from John's Britt's mid range glaze book.
Finally, I have my first date with the local Homer Farmer's Market this weekend and Homeric Traders has given me space to sell my wares.
My love for Alaska and the fishing will no doubt be showing up in more of my work as I head into the studio this fall and create more pottery.
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