Gary Jackson: Fire When Ready Pottery
A Chicago potter’s somewhat slanted view of clay & play
Categories: artists, stamps

I love to get comments from “fans” on my blog.
It reminds me that people are really out there reading it… and that it’s not just me
rambling on here for no reason. And then, when I actually find out that my
ramblings have actually “inspired” someone, that’s even better!!! And here’s one!

So I’ve gotten a few comments over the past few weeks from Sam Brown. A potter
out in the middle of Nevada who has been feeling a little uninspired… although
challenged with a wonderful project! She has been working on a making two hundred
& fifty bowls. 250! That’s a LOT of bowls! Here are a few of Sam’s early bowls…

And then she found my blog… and realized how much fun stamped textures can be!
We’ve “chatted” a few times through the blog and she finally sent me some pictures
of her newly “inspired” pieces. I love the new direction she’s going. And I hope that
I’ve been able to put a little “jump-start” into the final stretch of her 250 bowls!

Here’s a “new, improved & inspired” stack of Sam’s new bowls!!

Plus, she also sent me a few other pictures of her paintings and basket-weaving.
I was intrigued by her combination of clay & basketry! Keep up the good work Sam!!!

3 Comments

March 25th, 2011

Thank you so much Gary! By the way, I knew you were special with a name like Gary, That’s my husband’s name…my wonderful partner for 20 years!

Jennifer Sietsema

March 25th, 2011

I love these bowls. And Kudos to you Gary for your willingness to share techniques and advice that inspires others! Sam is a wonderful artist and I have several of her pieces in my home and office that I bought off of Etsy.

March 26th, 2011

No problem Sam…
Just keep making great pots… and have fun!
The “Other” Gary

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