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For the Wall

For the Wall

Mar 19, 2021
If you've been reading this blog at all you will know that I've been obsessed
with the form of the circle for a while.  For some reason, pre-pandemic,
I made a ton of different sized porcelain circles, ovals, and even some hexagonal shapes, just for good measure. 
They've been piling up in my living room, and I recently figured out what to do with them.
Abstract wall hangings!
I love the modern vibe they throw off, and the negative space.  I really love the different thicknesses of each piece in the oval one pictured.  In addition, they can hang in any direction and pretty much look awesome,
if I do say so myself. :)
These can be customized in so many ways!  Shape, size, color and style of the attachment....the possibilities are literally endless.  Its a bit overwhelming, actually, as I figure out how to make these available for sale. 
So, if you're interested in anything shoot me a note, or stay tuned for customization options here on the site.
As always thanks for being on this journey with me!  YOU make it possible! 
xo
T 

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Watercolor Fun Time!

Watercolor Fun Time!

Feb 11, 2021

Hello from snowy Vermont!  I love this time of year because its (usually) nice and snowy, the nights are long, and it feels slow in the studio after the bustle of the holiday season.  Its nice to be able to take time to play outside in the snow, and inside in the studio with some new techniques.

When the pandemic first hit and we were all locked inside I found myself at a loss, like I'm sure so many of you did, too.  Since I had just moved the studio and everything was packed up and heaped in tto a big pile of boxes in the middle of the room, I was mostly unable to work in clay.  So, I pulled out all the art supplies I had accumulated over the years and decided to set up a little space at home.  I started working in watercolors and found it to be so fun!

To me watercolor is very process based, in the same way that ceramics is.  The material has a personality of its own, and I enjoyed getting to know it. I'm generally not a 2-D kind of gal, but I ended up letting go of that predisposition and just trying to have fun rather than worry about the outcome.  The images pictured here are a few of the pieces that I feel were semi-successful and worth sharing.  It was really nice to not worry about the outcome and just explore the medium.  Play is so important!

Now that I'm back in the shop full time, I've been playing around with my glazing (another thing I hardly ever do) in order to achieve some watercolor like results.  

Stay tuned for updates, and let me know what you think!

xo

Tabbatha

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