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

As I had stopped to snap some sunrise photos… a man stopped just short of getting in my camera frame. I thought that was nice, but unnecessary. I can wait until you cross. And yet he stood there while I snapped my pictures. Then he approached me & said he sees me every morning stopping to take my sunrise pictures. And he wondered what I did with all of my photos… and if I wanted to see the photo he just took of me. He said he knows I don’t ever get a sunrise photo of myself… so he AirDropped one to me… and here it is!!! That’s me on the lakefront taking my pictures… at one of my “usual” stops apparently… thanks to the nice man in the red hat that must enjoy the sunrises almost as much as I do!

Categories: bike, sunrise

Another beautiful morning along the lakefront today. Quiet & serene with a bit of a damp chill in the air. Wispy clouds & colored reflections… only to be outdone by a big “red ball” of a sunrise!

Categories: summer camp

Another day of Summer Camp… and another day of fun… for ME!!!
Looks like someone spilled water all over the floor…
so that same “someone” had to clean it up right away!

And Ella knew for a “fact” that more sponges would work better!!! Not really…

Categories: sunrise

And just in case my sunrise photos don’t make you smile…
perhaps a little “found” sidewalk art might brighten your day!!!

Categories: bike, sunrise

Another quiet morning along the lakefront.
Quiet pastels early in the morning, followed by vibrant colors as the sun
finally made its way through the wispy clouds.

Categories: sunrise

The morning’s forecast said “5% chance of rain”…
and I got a full 5% of a drizzly rain at the end of my ride.

Luckily, it came with a nice rainbow as I pedaled home to dry off!

Categories: sunrise

And once again… bigger skyshows need bigger photos!!!

Categories: bike, sunrise

Lots of clouds, lots of drama. With one large cloud looming to the north… the sunrise was trying its best to make it out before that cloud took over! We kinda made it… as the sun finally came out in a glaring blaze of glory at the very end of my ride!!!

Categories: process, production

Colored slip accents painted in an assortment of colors!
Can’t wait to get these through the soda kiln so I can get them to my friend Maria
for the second part of our special holiday “collaboration“ project.
Looking forward to some limited edition fun… only for my Holiday Home Shows!!!

Categories: process, production, tools

Almost forgot to trim the bottoms!!!
So much faster with my favorite Giffin Grip & DiamondCore Tools!!!