There's a New Guy in town

Well, I have been trying to do a new project for my ceramics professor. He is rather unusual, but I like to make things that are not the "norm."

He is my first bust, but he didn't start out that way. He was originally another face like the first one, but on the urging of the prof. I made him into a full fledged head. He has been through a bunch of incarnations to get to this point, and several attempts at hair that just didn't work, (although he does have a little pony tail in the back...)

He will go into the kiln on Tuesday. I have to figure out how to finish him off once that happens. He will be a bit tougher than the face mask to glaze I fear. Maybe just white, eh?

The last project for the semester will now be a full body figure. Man, what have I gotten myself into?! This is a far cry from the beginning of the semester when I was making tiny boxes, but it feels like I have learned volumes! So I have to go and stitch up some supports for that next job.

It keeps me out of trouble and reduces the stress that I have in my life!

My Prayers are With Them All

I wanted to express my sincerest prayers and condolances to those who have suffered today during the shootings at Virginia Tech. While my words are of little comfort, may you be soon able to smile again, and able to get on with your lives...

Run, quickly! Go get Holiday!!!

Why am I always attracted to the sweet, lovely little chick flicks that never seem to make it big at the theaters? This is such a Wonderful movie! I can't believe how well the characters fit together, and that it didn't do better at the box office...

This movie has such unlikely matches, and underrated actors. I never in a million years would've imagined Kate Winslet and Jack Black, but they are just so perfect together. Cameron and Jude, too.

I won't give away the plot ~~~ Just go see it. I think you'll love it too! It is a very nice way to be occupied until the Pirates hit the screen next month.