While I haven't written to you, I did write an application for a residency program in the Pacific Northwest. Along with introducing myself and saying why I'd like this opportunity, one of the questions was, What's your favorite childhood toy? The memory came so fast and vividly I wanted to share it with you.
There's nothing like being rewarded for hard work, like having a relaxing vacation where you can refresh and reenergize your creative flow by letting your mind wander over an endless sea or colorful mountain range.
Yesterday, as my husband and I drove the uncongested highways leading to NC's beautiful coast, I connected to all I'm grateful for this Thanksgiving. Family, friends, studio mates, and more.
There's nothing like 20/20 vision to let you know you've been in a state of colorful optimism. When I wrote two weeks ago, I had hoped to do some work while recovering from knee surgery.
I know everyone says they wished they'd done it sooner, but there is a sadness to losing something you've had for over sixty years. Me and my knees have done a lot together.
Thursday, excitement turned to dismay when I opened the kiln and saw that the background glaze had either fallen off the pots onto the shelf or crawled, a condition where the glaze crawls away from itself.