Saturday, 30 January 2010

After a several month absence from writing in this blog, I pick up my figurative pen to promote a worthy fund raising event – Three Cups of Tea Santa Cruz. Over 50 Santa Cruz artists have created theme related art to be auctioned off both on-line and at the event which will be held at [...]
Friday, 18 September 2009
This month’s Etsy Mud Team challenge was to create a Sake Set consisting of a pouring bottle with 1 or more cups. As always, the creative mud team has come up with stunning entries. This one is my entry:
And these are a sampling of a few of my favorites:
Sake for 3 – JDWolfePottery
Sake [...]
Tuesday, 15 September 2009
It’s been more than a month since I have taken the time to write a blog entry. My art salon buddies: Liz Crain, Connie Williams, Annie McHale and Gwen Revino are as busy or even busier than I, but have found the time to post to their blogs. My no-excuses excuse is prepping and doing [...]
Friday, 10 July 2009
This weekend’s activity is partially responsible for my not posting for awhile. In addition to working diligently in my studio, I’ve been getting ready for this year’s Relay for Life in Campbell, CA. My husband and I participate annually in this event sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Although my donation web page doesn’t show [...]
Thursday, 30 April 2009
The poster says it all! I proud to be one of the 26 artists included in this terrific event. To see some of the works of these artists visit the Santa Cruz Clay website. From the press release:
Saturday, May 2 11:00a [...]
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
No doubt about it, but the making of pottery requires room and equipment. Currently, I am fortunate to have a dedicated studio space for the pottery process up until the pot is ready to be fired. And the equipment and tools to get it to that point. It’s a small space, but a well lit [...]
Sunday, 19 April 2009
This was my first time going to NCECA. Much to see, hear and do. I got off to a good start when I arrive in Phoenix on Tuesday by taking the shuttle to the Desert Botanical Garden which had an exhibition by Dale Chihuly, Chihuly: The Nature of Glass. I got there just before sunset [...]
Friday, 6 March 2009
Remember when you were supposed to have an elevator pitch for what you were about — something that could be delivered in the time span of an elevator ride or about 30 seconds. Well – one of the things we learned from Alyson Stanfield was that the elevator pitch has been replace by the 10 [...]
Monday, 9 February 2009
Alyson Stanfield’s workshop was well worth every minute of my time! It met all of my expectations and more. I have been working my way through Alyson’s book “I’d Rather Be i the Studio! The Artist’s No-Excuse Guide to Self-Promotion” but as one sometimes gets with a self-help book was stuck. I’m unstuck now and [...]
Tuesday, 27 January 2009
FIERY VASE OF CELESTIAL PASSION – Kristin Love
The Etsy Mud Team is holding another challenge for Valentine’s day. Be sure to visit the Mud Team website to see all of the vases and to vote on your favorite. All visitors who vote in our challenge will receive a coupon for 25% off the price [...]