Got the first pieces out of the kiln of my new series and am really happy with some of them. In this series, I'm using underglazes and featuring etched line drawings of the endangered plants native to the central coast area where I live.
The inspiration for this series came from the annual Wildflower Show held here in April. The show featured a collection of wildflowers and plants that are indigenous and endangered.
This new work has given me an opportunity to learn more about the plants in this area, as well as an appreciation for those working to preserve the natural beauty of California's central coast.
On the work itself, I'm interested in the contrast between the line drawings and the graphic panels of black/white on the same piece. I'll be exploring that in the studio on the work as it develops. More to come!
6 comments:
Patricia - these are fabulous! I love the contrasts & the etchings on the surface. What are you using to get that warm golden color?
And it's very cool you are using endangered wild flowers!
Very nice!
very nice!
I can't wait to see more!
they look great! i love the drawing of the pine cone and didn't realize til i went back and looked at two posts ago that they were the ones pictured in that post.
These are wonderful! I LOVE the line work!!
Beautiful concept and beautiful drawings and colors. I too like the golden color. Lucky you to have an extruder too. What fun. Can't wait to see more of your new series.
Hi Judy - Thanks for the comments on the series! In answer to your question about the golden color... I'm just using commercial underglazes. That color is called "straw."
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