I've really been enjoying myself! And waxing nostalgic that this fall will be 10 years since I started selling art, back in Regina.
I'm pleased to report that lately I've started feeling as excited about making art as I did back in 2005. Hooray! It is so nice to feel this way again but now with lots more experience..
First up, some sitting fox figurines. Apparently a group of foxes is called a 'skulk'.
Next, 3 Relief Carved Bowls. These are new, and inspired by the happy outcome of the 2 relief carved vases in my last firing. These are each a good size for serving or snacking.
The first is a fox chasing 2 rabbits, with some birch trees:
The second is a fox chasing a pheasant, with some cattails:
The third has 2 humpback whales and 2 peace signs, and is definitely for Jenny Jib in Lunenburg.
On the topic of Whaleware, there is also a sperm whale plate, that will be able to hang on the wall. It's 11.5" long now but will shrink in the firing process.
And four more whale mugs. I have a new blue stoneware glaze I'm excited to try with these!
This next firing will also have a big turkey and ornaments from this last post, as well as some other animal bowls and figurines that I won't photograph until they're done.
For potters, or anyone, who gets tendonitis - I can't believe I haven't had tendonitis flare back up from all this carving! I credit this powdered magnesium citrate supplement I started taking this year, Natural Calm which I picked up at the Healthy Bug in Halifax. Apparently due in part to depletion of minerals in our soil from intensive agriculture, and our poor diets, magnesium deficiency is a widespread issue that can cause all sorts of symptoms, tendonitis being one of them. Google 'magnesium deficiency' to learn more. Eating more anti-inflammatory and/or alkaline food, along with doing yoga is probably helping too!
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