Firing Results!

New pieces came out of the kiln yesterday!

Very pleased with the results, especially the white and black.

Although I'm happy with elements of the terracotta pieces, think I need to play around a bit with the slip application to get the best results. . .

First Firing of 2011!

My first firing in too many months went on today! There's a mixture of pieces in there, including my new work in terracotta body with black slip, so I'm excited to see the results!

Also been working on the small porcelain pieces today and experimenting in the spray booth, they won't be going in the kiln until later in the week, so have to wait and see how successful they are.

New work in progress for 2010/11! I'm experimenting with a broader range of slips and stronger contrasting colours in my work. Aiming to further excentuate the sharp profile and natural shadows of my work.

I am also developing smaller pure porcelain pieces, however although the work itself is going well, trying to juggle work and the studio is proving tricky.....

Final deadline for our degree show set up was yesterday, and even after a disastrous firing, I've managed to push out some really nice pieces and I'm really happy with my show.

I've just got a hardcore weekend of of 2d work before our assessment deadline!!

I recently entered The Young Ceramicists Tile Competition Hosted by Usak University in Turkey.

I was excited to find out I was awarded a Turkish Gold Coin and am going to be flown out to Turkey to attend the Spring Festival and the Exhibition Opening and Award Ceremony.

the flights were booked today and I leave on the 30th of May for a 5 night stay before returning to Cardiff just in time for my degree show opening! A nice break to de-stress and catch a tan I hope!

14 days and counting until our final assessment date! Its all getting scary now, but exciting too! I think I'm on track to have a body of work I'm happy with, just need one final push for the new two weeks.

Cardiff School of Art and Design Ceramics Degree Show: 2010 - Celebrating 3 years of Ceramic Practice.

5th - 11th June.

Only 5 weeks untill final assessment and degree show set up!
Its make or break time now, and time to put in some serious hours!

Some of my pieces have been put on dispay in the foyer of UWIC Howard Gardens Campus today. Its good to see my work out of the studio in display enviroment.

Short video showing the stages of me throwing a large form.

I've just had my first official assessment for my degree. 25% down.......75% to go!