Gay Judson on wed 12 jul 06
Elizabeth Priddy wrote:
But as
> I understand it, they don't want to deal with
> previously published pics, even if only on a website.
Have you seen the covers of current volumes of "Ceramic Monthly" and
"Ceramics: Art and Perception"? Amazing.
And inside "Ceramics: Art and Perception" is a wonderful feature by
our own Steve Irvine: "Collaborations with Chaos". I am about to
tumble into my bed to read his article--and others that are also very
attractive. Sweet dreams!
Gay Judson in San Antonio, TX
clennell on wed 12 jul 06
Sour Cherry Pottery
> I used to be a functional potter. And there is
> something lost as I shift over. But it was not a
> plan, just how it all worked out. I dip glazed for 20
> years and kept the mindset even when my natural
> instincts and progress was moving out of my control in
> another direction. That is the way with any artform,
> though. It goes where it will and you just have to be
> brave enough to follow it and hang on.
>
> Just a little scared.
>
> E
E: I am still a functional potter although the scale that I am working at
makes my pots not function as orginally intended. I am in love with the jug
form however they are too large for juice, wine or milk so the use with
large flowers or to stand alone is the intention. I make work with a "visual
function". the forms are intended to give your eyes a workout.
Because I am trained in the making of vessels I can't dream of anything
else. I feel very comfortable at larger versions of functional pots that I
love to look at. For years now I have been laughingly calling my jugs and
casseroles- Texan creams and sugars. The ole everything is bigger in Texas
line.
My teapots are two handers. They can be used when you have lots of company
but not likely for just yourself. Sheila makes a smaller version. Trouble is
it takes just as long to make a small t-pot as a large one. Put them both
together and of course the smaller one sells for less money.
Big pots are the best deal in the showroom. Who is working at that scale?
How many survive the firing? One of Dick Aerni's vases for $500 takes up the
kiln space of let's say 50 mugs at $25 a pop. All them will survive- wham
$1250! Dick is the village idiot and I've befriended him.
You're wise not to do anything cause T says so. In fact, do the opposite and
your business will be on smoother seas. When ever I get close to success I
change.
Yeah thou I walk thru the valley of death
I fear no evil, for I am the scrappiest little SOB in the valley.
Cheers,
tony
P>.S Don't hitch a ride with big events held by Pepsi or local wineries. You
are a freak/a sideshow and the Big Event is what's on their minds.
Tony and Sheila Clennell
Sour Cherry Pottery
4545 King Street
Beamsville, Ontario
CANADA L0R 1B1
http://www.sourcherrypottery.com
Elizabeth Priddy on wed 12 jul 06
You're wise not to do anything cause T says so. In
fact, do the
opposite and
your business will be on smoother seas. When ever I
get close to
success I
change.
Yeah thou I walk thru the valley of death
I fear no evil, for I am the scrappiest little SOB in
the valley.
Cheers,
tony
P>.S Don't hitch a ride with big events held by Pepsi
or local
wineries. You
are a freak/a sideshow and the Big Event is what's on
their minds
_____________________________________
I think you took that the wrong way. I only meant
that that is where I was heading before you started in
about it.
Now take a deep breath and savor the moment:
You are so right.
It was the worst homesale ever. I have never had one
before, always sold in galleries, but it was indeed
the worst one ever. I sold something to each and
every one that darkened my doo, though. So I can
sell the hell out of work I believe in.
Pepsi Sail can only sell ship tickets, not pots.
Although the artists in a tent down on the waterfront
in the thick of it did alright from what I hear.
So now Tony, please go to my website and have at it
for a few minutes if you will be so kind as to crit my
body of work. I can take whatever you have got to
offer and possibly even put it to good use.
My small chimney kiln wood work is not there, but
there is a lot that is. I am preparing a packet to
send in to CM, cause if I don't try, who will? But as
I understand it, they don't want to deal with
previously published pics, even if only on a website.
If they turn me down, I will show them on my website,
but there will be a delay.
I also am scrappy as can be, but I have to move with
the flow of life and accept my good fortune of being
able to decorate my clay effectively, saving a good
bit of kiln space, not that I planned that or
anything...(for those in doubt, that was product and
production design work, not chance).
I like your big pots. And you can see that you enjoy
making them, which is the point at the end of the day,
eh?
I am indeed visually functional. And not kidding
about dropping Garth a CD. Especially after/if I am
published in a trade journal. Oh what hoops there be
to jump through...argh.
E
Elizabeth Priddy
Beaufort, NC - USA
http://www.elizabethpriddy.com
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