3 Easy Pieces: NIADA Conference

The last kiln was unloaded for the NIADA conference this morning. Three pieces are going to San Francisco and I have to decide which 3 out of a kiln full. I think for sure the Frenchie: Marie Antoinette with the white socks. (the name makes me think of the Frank Zappa song Dirty Love), and while she's a bit subdued I really like the black and white one (Lacie), and I think I really like the one with the orange life jacket (Aunt Margaret's).

Ive asked my husband to help me decide which ones to take but I think we all know how that'll go.

I won't listen.  I rarely do. LOL.

Women!!

St. Lawrence River Rats by Victoria Rose Martin

I've been getting pieces together for the Bay House Artisan's in Alexandria Bay, NY. I've created a series of pieces call River Rats. That's the name given to people who spend a lot of time on the St. Lawrence. The pieces are based on memories of swimming at the Village Park and at Aunt Margaret's cottage at Clear Lake. We weren't allowed near the dock without out life jackets you know.

Ta da!! You'll notice these kids are standing. The bases resemble the rocks that jut from the St. Lawrence River. Some are glazed to have the look of moss and water lines. They also have holes in their backs so they can be hung on a wall too.

I am getting ready to send a few smaller pieces to the gallery in the next day or two. When we head up in July I am bringing the larger pieces with the girls riding on the castle. So if you're in Northern New York this summer make a trip to Alexandria Bay to visit the kids.

Bay House Artisans in Alexandria Bay, NY

You'll be able to purchase my work or at least see it at Bay House Artisans on James Street in my hometown Alexandria Bay, NY. I am currently making a few pieces with a North Country vibe. Don't worry, they'll still have my same weird feel they'll just have more Boldt Castle and river things involved. So if you're in Northern New York this summer stop by Bay House and visit my kids and look for me trotting around with a big goofy grin. (what else is new)

Rainy Day Project

I got a GREAT dumpster dive. A neighbor was throwing away these shutters so I cleaned them up and put them behind our bed. My night stands were deep chocolate brown and they clashed with the lighter decor. So I spray painted them white, and then poured burnt umber and silver acrylic onto a paper plate, took a chip brush and a soppy wet kitchen sponge dipped it into the paint and began "washing" the color onto the surface of the stands. I like them much better.

Can You Help A Small Business and Dear Friend?

If you enjoy browsing my Etsy shop or blog you can partly thank Betty Wilson owner of The Craft Gallery in West Palm Beach. Betty has been doing loads of firings for me. I also buy my clay, glazes and everything else ceramic from her. If you need something and can't find it; ask Betty.

Dirty rotten robbers broke into her gallery and stole everything from her computer to cash register. They broke windows and really trashed the place in their hunt for anything of value.

If you would like to help a small business owner get back on her feet please visit Go Fund Me to donate even a small amount. I love you Betty.

Freestanding Figurative Sculptures

You've been asking, and I've been listening. Free standing figures that also hang on the wall. These figures are about 10 inches high. The bases are not the final ones, but I was dying to photograph the figures so I used what I had handy. A trip to the Home Depot and the chop saw are on the books for tomorrow.

New Studio Piece: Hamilton Type Cabinet

It's a good thing yesterday was Mother's Day because I have a new baby in the studio: A Hamilton Type cabinet. We drove to Orlando to get her and for the past week I have been filling it with all of the type I've had stashed in cigar boxes. I love it in the studio, it's inspiring me to organize.