Covered bowls, flowers and looking ahead...

I can't believe Breyerfests Birthday Bash is next week... I have been attending Breyerfest since 1993 I think, has it been that long??? And I am really looking forward to the Breakables Birthday Bash even more, china's that I never get to see except in a venue like that. Plus just getting to see everyone I enjoy seeing. The lidded vessel above is the one I am donating to the raffle. It was so much fun for me, got me to use my imagination, and I didn't have any apprehension of painting the horse pink... actually he's not 'pink' but reddish pink.

I actually wanted to donate the one below, but it didn't make the cut...


So, I'll keep it most likely.... I used Little Loafers clay for these, which I really like, its very soft and easy to pull; this one is about 4 1/2 inches high, with the lid its about 6 inches; this one did turn out well, except I think in the drying process, it must have sagged a bit, because its not level. Oh well....I got the shape I wanted, and the lid really fits well, so I'm still pleased with it.

I couldn't resist taking a photo of this sunflower, its growing from seeds not eaten by the birds I feed. So pretty... and actually I find the center mesmerizing.




I've been enjoying the pottery, it gives me an outlet that I need, its frustrating for me sometimes to stay within the limits of glazing horses, the realistic colors, which done correctly are breathtaking for me. I enjoy seeing what others are doing, reading how they work their magic, talking to them. Doing these pieces on the wheel, and then finally coming up with how to decorate, opened a pandora's box.... oh.. the possibilities...
And I'll still be glazing horses too.