Other than a few mugs, the gravy boats/batter bowls above are among the first pieces I’ve made here in Austin. I’m adjusting to a bunch of new variables and hopefully by next week I’ll have actually figured a few things out.
This is the first new space I’ve worked in for almost 12 years. I’m a creature of habit so it’s going to take me some time to get used to the new surroundings. Seriously, I have I think 8 or 10 of the same gray t-shirts that I’ve been wearing for the past 3 years. You can find me either in jeans and one of those t-shirts or shorts and one of those t-shirts. I can and do dress up on occasion but for everyday outfits…it’s that t-shirt…or perhaps a 9 year old standard ceramics supply t-shirt given to me. That could be genetic, my dad has been wearing khaki’s and a blue oxford shirt since 8th grade and on my mother’s side, my grandfather wasn’t exactly known for his fashion sense and often wore mis-matched suits to the office.
Needless to say, it’s going to take me a little while to get used to the new creative surroundings.
It’s a great space but I’m trying to get used to it. I’m getting used to a commute across town instead of downstairs and down the hall. I’m trying out some new clays including, the blogosphere’s newest sensation, Porcelain for the People.
So…new clay, new studio, new studio hours….it’s a lot for this creature of habit. I’m looking forward to seeing how it all works out. Better get back to work.
Oh…and I left my foot pedal for my Soldner Wheel back on the Cape. I’m missing that more than most things that I’ve forgotten. I’ve been throwing on my Brent, which for 12 years I’ve used for trimming. I’m going to call a friend and see if they can find the pedal in my studio and ship it down so I can have one thing feel normal here.
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