It was a VERY late night last night as I started to add some “character” to the newest addition to THE GHOULS COLLECTION. Typically “revealed” at Art In The Barn in Barrington… but since that was cancelled four months ago, the new Ghoul will be coming to ART IN THE GARDEN this weekend!!! As long as I get them done?!!! Pressure’s on.

But first?… back to another day of Summer Camp!!!

Another morning entry into MUGSHOT MONDAY… from one of my pottery friends & high school art teacher who was starting her day off right with breakfast & handmade pottery!!! One of MY MUGS… and one of her plates from several years ago! Thanks Allison… I hope your first day of “virtual” school went smoothly!

Celebrating another MUGSHOT MONDAY with a collection of stamped & soda-fired mugs that will be making their appearance at ART IN THE GARDEN this weekend! Saturday & Sunday, August 29th & 30th from 10:00am-5:00pm in Glenview, Illinois.

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Just finishing up a second batch… racing for the kiln…
prepping & producing & pottery-ing for ART IN THE GARDEN next weekend!!!

Clear skies without a lot of sunrise drama…
but it was the lake that was providing a lot of splish-splashing fun!!!
Timing is everything!

Also worked on these a bit more tonight… trimmed & rimmed… ready to start the character detailing tomorrow morning!!! It’s gonna be a LOT of work if I’m going to get them done in time for ART IN THE GARDEN. Limited edition of 40… I’m gonna try my darndest!!!

You know how I love a good challenge!!!

Drilling holes… making patterns… cranking out a few more pieces just in time for ART IN THE GARDEN this coming weekend! It’s gonna be tight… but I’m confident. Especially with the extra “pressure” of doing some collaboration pieces with my cohort Cory McCrory!!!

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Playing with power tools again in the studio…
what better way to make clean holes than with a power drill???

Looks like it’s a fresh-picked morning in Pittsburgh!
Beautiful blackberries fresh off the vine… and into a cheery summer green bowl!

Thanks Jody… enjoy your homegrown treats!!!

So one of my Saturday morning “Intermediate” students bought her first few DiamondCore Tools… and then quickly set-off on carving a tall vase. Looks like she’s already well along the way down that proverbial “slippery slope”!!! Way to go Stephanie – looks great. Love all the crazy-cool textures!!!