Grace Sheese

I have an extensive collection of pots, mostly cups, bowls and plates.  We use eat off of those pots, stick them in the microwave, and wash them in the dishwasher.  For me, my pottery collection serves as a photo album.  There’s a story behind each piece of pottery I own.  I love how using a cup made by a friend or fellow potter will trigger memories of that person.

When we have friends over, I always make them choose their own cup.  New friends find this a bit daunting and will often times just grab the first cup they see.  Friends who are use to this custom will take more time to choose.  Maybe it’s because they got use to me grilling them with questions like:  Do you want to drink alot or a little? Because let’s face it, size does matter here. Do you want a cup with or without handle?  Handles might be important if you are planning on drinking something hot.  Are you in the mood for something funny?  I have cups with funny drawings on it or do you want something pretty?  How does the cup feel in your hand?  Do you want something bumpy or do you enjoy a cup that is smooth?  These and many other questions are always important considerations when choosing a cup.  Believe it or not, I think about these things each time I reach for a pot to use.

I’d like to encourage you to consider purchasing a handmade gift for Mother’s Day this year.  How wonderful is it to bring something beautiful and handmade into your mom’s life?  Not only will the gift be special, it will also come with it a story of the artist who made it.  If you are not sure where to look for handmade gifts, Etsy is a wonderful place to start.  It is filled with numerous handmade items in a variety of price ranges.  

Finally, I’ve taken some pictures of my bud vases with flowers in it.  Aren’t they pretty?

Highlights from the kiln:

Please note that the stacking jars are commissioned so are not for sale.  The other pieces, along with few more are now available for sale in my Etsy shop.

 
1.  I will have new work posted to my Etsy store tomorrow afternoon/evening.  It will be mostly vases, something that I’ve been obssessing over, as a possible sign of spring fever.

2.  The cup below is currently at the LUX Center for the Arts in Lincoln, Nebraska called “National Juried Cup Exhibtion”. 

3.  I’ve been packing up some pots to ship out.  I’m incredibly lucky to finally own a house that  has a basement large enough to store all the materials needed for shipping.  Please excuse the mess.  I find that there are just better things to do in my life than to organize that room, although, one day, I’m sure I’ll get to it.

Packing room in the basement

The more organized part of the room.

Well, that’s all for today.  I’ll write again when new work has been added.