Mug Shot

Got coffee? Need an oversized mug for your morning java?? This handbuilt terra cotta mug has an imprint of my own design. I rather like it and like the rustic effect of the different colors of glaze and how they react with the design. You can find this rustic mug in my ETSY shop. :)

Coffee . . . life's blood . . . nectar of the Gods!!  Or a least what gets me through my morning! 

I hope your morning is beautiful, peace-filled and that your coffee is brewing!

Namaste.

The gift of friendship

As you know from following this blog, I am a potter of sorts. Shortly after joining a team of potters on ETSY, I met Teri. We share a similar style of hand building our pieces and a love of texture and color! We've become great friends exchanging tips, suggestions, life stories and most recently we exchanged our work!!  She sent me an email wanting me to create four custom tiles to hang in her studio. I was thrilled to do so. In exchange she made me two fabulous tea bowls which I adore and a wonderful coaster with the word "peace" stamped into it. I am overjoyed and absolutely in love with these pieces of art.  (See the pic above)

I have been most fortunate to have met Teri through ETSY and the ETSY Mud Team. She is a gem and a kindred spirit. I hope one day we actually will get to meet face to face. Watch out!! :)

It is always such a gift to exchange things with loved ones. Exchanging gifts, cards, hugs, peace, and in this case . . . my addiction . . . . POTTERY!!

Check out Teri's ESTY shop called Terraworks . . . you'll love her heart-felt work as much as I do!!

Namaste.

Two Bear Tumblers

Something new from my latest kiln load. (Psst . . . now available in my ETSY shop).  I carved the bear stamp and pressed it into the wet clay. I'm liking the results and might make more things with this image. I love the Native American symbols. The bear stands for courage, strength, protection and life. 

Namaste.

Buddha Peace Tile

I made this tile about a year ago. I had photographed it for my pottery notebook of work I've made and then stuck the tile a drawer. A music teacher friend of mine found it posted in my Flickr photos and asked if it was available. I had completely forgot about it. Now that I look at it I like it but am going to make a few changes. 

It is made of terra cotta clay and hand carved. I have been experimenting with old rusty wire that we found on our property and glass bead. I love mixed media art!

Hope your weekend has been relaxing & peaceful . . . . 

Namaste.

Peace Baby

Hi everyone!

As you know I am a pottery addict . . . a verified junkie. I have collected pottery for years and years and during the past few years I have began to take pottery classes at Santa Fe Clay. It has fueled my passion even more. This past year I became a seller on ETSY which is a wonderful place to purchase beautifully handcrafted arts and crafts from all over the world. There are thousands of gifted artists and crafters there.  I joined a team of potters from around the world. We talk daily in a forum exchanging stories, tips and humor (a lot of humor). Several times a year we have challenges and this is truly when we see the true talent of each member. This challenge is called the Sweetheart Vase Challenge. Each vase is to have a Valentines Day theme. I hope you will take a moment and vote for your favorite!!  Please click on the ETSY Mud Team Shop and click on the one you like best. You will be rewarded with a 25% off coupon for wares in our Mud Team shop.  VOTE HERE!

Have fun and enjoy looking at the entries!!

Namaste.

I've been BLOGGED!

A fellow potter and friend from Bend, Oregon blogged about her excitement surrounding the inauguration of Barack Obama.  It was great to read her enthusiastic words and also see my Peace Tile in her blog!! How fun!!

I also was quite excited and emotional about todays celebration. What a wonderful day!  My students were quite interested and energetic about the day also. We were fortunate to have a wonderful parent who set up two big screen televisions and a sound system in our cafeteria for everyone to get a great view and to hear the wonderful music. Very inspiring. :)

You can check out Ceci's blog by clicking on her name!  Be sure to check out her ETSY site too!! 

Thanks for the mention and for your energy, Ceci!!

Peace, hope and promise to everyone.

Namaste.

One Million Peace Signs

Have you ever seen a million of anything? Maybe perhaps grains of sand or sugar granules. Pretty amazing concept to comprehend. Sure would like to see that number in my bank account! Would it bring me peace? It would be nice to see what it is like tho!! A group of fellow peace followers have started a One Million Peace Signs campaign.  Check out their website and/or their blog. I am lucky enough to be signed up to blog for them from time to time. 

Namaste.