The Zero Ghost Tolerance Policy
So apparently I’m not the only one who has heard enough of the Righteous Brothers?! And enough references to that movie from the early 90′s that shall remain nameless? Click here to see the “Zero Ghost...
View ArticleFind The Thing You’re Most Passionate About
I saw this article on Facebook today… thanks Rochelle… and knew that I had to share! So?… what’s YOUR passion??? ____________________________________________________ Find The Thing You’re Most...
View ArticleKinetic Kahn
I don’t know much about this… except that I love it. And I want one. Okay, not just one… but a whole wall. I saw it on Facebook and knew that I had to share. According to artist Ned Kahn’s website… A...
View Article“The Scarecrow”
I ran across this really great animated short on the Internet this evening. It’s got some great animation. It’s got an incredible cover versions of one of my favorite songs. Great story… and when it...
View ArticleWords To Live By
I want this guy’s life. I just found these videos online and was instantly mesmerized. Such a simple concept. Such a wonderful adventure. Such beautiful videos. Three guys, 44 days, 11 countries, 18...
View ArticleCollaboration Inspiration : Mother Nature
With “Art In The Garden” just about a month away, Cory McCrory and I are busy working on a few “Limited Edition” collaboration pieces. Here’s a quick insight (and a few hints) into our visual...
View ArticleYou Can Follow On Pinterest Too
Need some visual inspiration? Need a quick fix of pottery, textures, patterns, tiles and more?! Or a few more stunning sunrise?! Click here to find my Pinterest Boards.
View ArticleA Collaboration Prayer
From my metalsmith friend Amy Taylor, and host of this weekend’s ART IN THE GARDEN… it’s HER garden… a little hope & guidance. A prayer for the collaborative process!!! As the Irish would say: May...
View ArticleTools For A Happy New Year
Here’s to a great year ahead… and thank you Ceramics Monthly for the continued inspiration!
View ArticleInspired By…
So my Tuesday night class has a new “challenge” this session. They each randomly drew the name of a famous artist out of a bowl and were challenged to create a ceramic piece “inspired by, reminiscent...
View ArticlePainted Tiles
Some great patterns & color combinations on these painted tiles that I found at BoHo on West Illinois Street while downtown this morning. Might be good inspiration for some new stamps??? Save
View ArticleThe Master Artist Challenge
My students this past session LOVED challenges. They asked for them!!! One night challenges. Long-term challenges. So as part of our “throwing with intention” discussion… and trying to plan ahead and...
View ArticleGet Messy
It’s Day Two of Wheelthrowing Camp… with a quick chocolate treat after camp. You know, those yummy Dove Dark Chocolate “Promises” with a little message inside on the foil wrapper?… well, here’s today’s...
View ArticleThrowdown Challenge : The Four Seasons
So now that they have their mugs assembled, it’s time for my Pottery Throwdown students to embellish them. So last night towards the end of class, the next challenge was revealed. They now need to take...
View ArticleHappy Birthday Maya Angelou : Words To Live By
While she may be gone, she’ll never be forgotten as we celebrate what would have been her 90th birthday today. Simple words to inspire your life. Words to live by. Truer words were never spoken....
View ArticleLook Up For Inspiration
Great patterns & reliefs on pressed ceiling tiles in the theater lobby at Drury Lane. Might need to make some new stamps now???
View ArticleArt Is Everywhere If You Just Look Around.
“Don’t lose your old self”… thin 2D wire sculpture flying high from a power line on Damen & North in Bucktown. So much better than the sadly more typical pair of hanging shoes! Save
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