First Vase Like Thing

This is my first attempt at glazed ceramics. I wanted to create something with an organic look. But I decided to use a vivid glaze which is what earthenware glazes tend to be.







Comments

sikiu perez said…
Very nice job. You did well with the glazing and that is my favorite blue :)
Bob Tinsley said…
The glaze is terrific and the design, too! Keep up the good work.

Bob
Chris.P said…
Thanks Sikiu:) I'm starting to learn about glazes. The earthenware glazes are nice and vivid but I think the stoneware could suit figurative sculpture better.

Cheers Mack:) To be honest I'm not really into pots so the ceramics tutor has encouraged me to do sculpture in the classes. I did enjoy creating the vase though.
Anonymous said…
Very nice, Chris! I went to evening classes in pottery 25years ago and loved it. The glazes always seemed to come out dark brown, tho'.
Sarah said…
OMG that's amazing......
Chris.P said…
Thanks Sue:)I thinkk the college has a limited supply of glazes. I'm quite drawn to using oxides though as they are a bit more subtle.

Cheers Sarah:)

I think I'm going to have to do the Generation Game thing and throw something on a wheel next. Scary
Gordon Fraser said…
Flippin' beautiful matey....and the vase is nice as well...HAHA!!

Soz to hear about the lack of work....if its any consilation....I'm in the same boat as you!
Chris.P said…
Cheers Gordon:)

Re, the same boat - guess we shouldn't have picked the Titanic:)
Cathy said…
Gorgeous piece, Chrispy - I'm really impressed. Good luck with all this stuff; it's a very depressing time for lots of people right now. I guess the best thing to do is to branch out and be ready for when the upturn happens!
Chris.P said…
Thanks Cathy:)

I'm trying a few things to see what I feel happiest doing.

My shortlist included, Illustration, (3D and digital), ceramics, carved wood, stained glass, silver jewellery, polymer figures/garage kits.

I am down to two or three of these now. So I'm making progress:)

I think illustration will always be in the mix somewhere. But I'm going to change things a bit in terms of style.
Gina said…
That's your first!!!!! That's incredible, so beautiful, and detailed. The color is gorgeous. Congrats.