Joe McFetridge: I'm a Senior at Penn State University Studying Ceramics and Art Education. I love to use Tumblr to explore visual culture and find inspiration for my work. I am a artist and teacher by nature, and hope to find a job teaching art as soon as I can after graduation, while continuing to make my personal work. #PotLover
I love working big, but I still need to find the right form for the metaphor I’m trying to convey. I just discovered Chris Gustin’s work, and I’m trying to take notes on how he really conveys the body in his pieces. Things are starting to take off and I can’t wait to get to where I want to be with this body of work.
It feel so good to be productive in this studio. I can’t wait to finish working on this tomorrow.
I’m totally in love with this picture.
From left to right: Molly Hatch, Chris Antemann, Christa Assad, Geritt Grimm, Giselle Hicks
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I had a great day today. I finally feel happy with some of the things I’m making. I just keep asking myself, “Are you being productive, or just active?” I love clay
Miraculous Tapas Plates (in progress)
Its always the little things that make me super happy. I saw a demo from LaPella Pottery (click on photo to get it) about how to make these little plates. I’m still learning a few tricks for using my homemade slab roller (which you can see the roller off to the side) so this just blew me away. So I found some foam and already had a few pieces of wood - all of which is in the photo. Try it!! I will be making lots of these. When finished I’ll make some tapas to show them off…
Mand Handle Mug or Beer Stein Green Tea by Oneclaybead
View the artist’s page on Ceramics Now Magazine and see his works.
“I make sculpture that is born from the potters wheel. Many sections are thrown and built to create a constructed beauty, rhythm, and symmetry in abstract form. I am interested in the travel and progression of layered three dimensional pattern, and how this can create different qualities depending on the workings of three essential factors:
- The construction: Simplicity to complexity. Circular or fragmented.
- The rhythm pattern: Different rhythms produced through the construction and the placement of parts.
- The viewing position and depth in form: Horizontal, vertical or angular. Inside space or enclosed rhythm.”
Matthew Chambers
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Sneak peak of what to look for on ETSY soon. This cup not only has the typical rococo diamond pattern I am known for, but I have recently started to include sprig molds for surface decoration.
I need one of these!!!
Yarisal & Kublitz
“Anger Release Machine”
2006-08
vending machine, porcelain, crystal, plates, various items
100 x 90 x 190 cm
edition of 3
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1: Be authentic. The most powerful asset you have is your individuality, what makes you unique. It’s time to stop listening to others on what you should do. 2: Work harder than anyone else and you will always benefit from the effort. 3: Get off the computer and connect with real people and…
