Gary Jackson: Fire When Ready Pottery » photography http://firewhenreadypottery.com A Chicago potter's somewhat slanted view of clay & play Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:33:07 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Natural Inspiration http://firewhenreadypottery.com/2012/01/natural-inspiration-42/ http://firewhenreadypottery.com/2012/01/natural-inspiration-42/#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 07:23:23 +0000 Gary http://firewhenreadypottery.com/?p=12909

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]]> http://firewhenreadypottery.com/2012/01/natural-inspiration-41/feed/ 0 My Picture-Perfect Christmas http://firewhenreadypottery.com/2011/12/my-picture-perfect-christmas/ http://firewhenreadypottery.com/2011/12/my-picture-perfect-christmas/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 01:27:15 +0000 Gary http://firewhenreadypottery.com/?p=12609 Well, Christmas has come and gone…
after months of planning, decorating, shopping & wrapping.
And now it’s time to enjoy some of the gifts you’ve received from friends & family.
And for me, it was a “picture-perfect” present pairing.

First off, I received a beautiful photograph from a photographer friend of mine.
I’ve been “coveting” this photograph for a few years after meeting Brad Pogatetz
as my “Art In The Barn” booth neighbor. I’ve himmed & hawed for years…
and finally, tired of me putting it off I’m sure, my parents purchased a print of it for me
at the “One Of A Kind Show.” Of course, I had no idea. Brad didn’t tell me. Even Sarah,
who was totally in on it, didn’t tell me! Regardless, I love it. Now I just need to get it
framed and find a place to hang it!

I love Brad’s work. It’s an intriguing combination of architecture, history, urbanization,
ruin, vegetation, nature’s reclaiming power, and my favorite… rusty metal.
Check out more of his work on his website, click here – Brad Pogatetz Photography.

Also… as if that weren’t enough…
my parents also gave me a brand-spankin’-new Canon PowerShot camera!
Much like the one I’ve been using for years. Hundreds of sunrises later, a couple bad falls
and few pieces of tape holding it together… I guess it was time for a new camera?!
I’m very excited to start out the New Year with a new camera.
So I can continue my quest for the perfect sunrise!

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and my Summer camp schedule changed suddenly giving my a window of opportunity!
So I hopped in my car today and drove up to the Wisconsin Northwoods. I met up with
my friend Amy Higgason who lives in Lake Tomahawk. She had a couple days off
as well… and said we could play if I helped her with her art fair on Saturday!
Of course I said yes.

So once I got there, we had a wonderful sushi dinner, and then when to her friend
Toni’s house for the evening. It was a great chance to take a dip in the lake
and enjoy the beautiful sunset! What a great escape from the heat of Chicago!!!

And a great way to start my weekend escape to the Wisconsin Northwoods!

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But I did get in a great bike ride after camp today… when the sky was MUCH better!

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