Friday, March 22, 2013

Week 12~ Observe the Curve

Focus on Life week 12 

Thought I'd take you back to Costa Rica for this weeks prompt!
These pictures were taken in Guaitil , where the entire town is dedicated to making pottery from local clays in a pre Columbian style!  Picture # 1 is pounding the clay  .... remember the air temperature is  34 C ... 94 F not my idea of a fun job!
Throwing the pot... the wheel was being turned by hand and was made out of old bicycle parts (wonder where the pre Colombians got their bicycles!)  I love the curves you get making pottery on a wheel... however I was somewhat hopeless when it came to building pots on a wheel the one class I took! Which is why I became a fibre artist... Wool doesn't fight back!  Glass however does!
Think this is a decorated version of what he was building... 

Thought I'd throw in a piece of my work this week too... this was a prototype I did for a residential commision... I don't think that some of the curves flow at all well in this panel... but it was the curviest thing I could find in the house!  And the rondels were all made by me on my minor torch

To see how other people observe the curve check Sally's blog!
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25 comments:

  1. glassbead, isinglass designMarch 22, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    Love those pottery photos! And what a nice glass panel.

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  2. Mary K. McGrawMarch 22, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    The close up of the man throwing a pot is great,

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  3. Bits of LearningMarch 22, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    I love the stain glass piece, the colors are beautiful and the wheel throwing is great! I can't believe that the wheel is made from bicycle parts!

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  4. Beti HorvathMarch 22, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    the pottery pictures are great, and I do like the glass art, the curves are wonderful!

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  5. AntiquityTravelersMarch 22, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    How beautiful! I love the stain glass! and the pottery is wonderful - I love this type of rustic pottery!! Great curves :)

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  6. AliciaMarch 22, 2013 at 10:39 PM

    Ah, two of my loves: pottery and stained glass! It must be interesting to watch people using old techniques - I wish I would have the opportunity to do it.
    Your stained glass is gorgeous!

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  7. thewovenspokeMarch 22, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Your stained glass is beautiful and I too cannot throw pottery. Great interpetation of curves.

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  8. AdrienneMarch 22, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    I love stain glass piece!

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  9. Paula, Chief Bead OfficerMarch 22, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Wow - Costa Rica - I feel like I am on vacation. I wouldn't even attempt pottery but sure do love it. Your stained glass is marvelous!

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  10. TanyaMarch 22, 2013 at 11:38 PM

    I love the pottery photos. I am so impressed that a lump of clay can become so beautiful .. and it's all about the curves. :)

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  11. A Polymer PenchantMarch 22, 2013 at 11:53 PM

    Yes please take me to Costa Rica. Those are fabulous shots, I would love to see those hands at work, knowing that pressure to get just the right curve. I love that you shared your stain glass piece too. I've never tried to cut a curve in glass but I imagine that as no simple feat either.

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  12. AnnetteMarch 23, 2013 at 12:00 AM

    Oh, I think some of the best curves are in pottery. I love the curves in your stained glass piece.

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  13. brokenteepeeMarch 23, 2013 at 12:38 AM

    Like Gilligan's Island - using the bicycle!

    Your piece is stunning

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  14. AnonymousMarch 23, 2013 at 2:39 AM

    Very interesting to see how a pot is made far away and with bike parts! Your glass work is gorgeous...colorful with wonderful curves :-)

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  15. Toltec Jewels for Jewel School FriendsMarch 23, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    Fabulous curve in the pottery wheel, and stained glass art. Thank you for sharing your journey!

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  16. Lori PMarch 23, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Wow! Love this. I'll have to show my son the bike part wheel - very cool indeed.

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  17. Becky PancakeMarch 23, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Lynne your stained glass is awesome. Seeing the pots being made is interesting too.

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  18. LoriFMarch 23, 2013 at 2:32 PM

    Oh, how cool!! We're thinking of visiting CR as a family in Feb 2014 as our Christmas gift to one another. Must talk with you about how you liked it!!

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  19. Honey from the BeeMarch 23, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    I've always admired potters. They create magically to me!

    Your stained glass piece is definitely curves and lines - very pretty.

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  20. Courtney BreulMarch 23, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Costa Rica looks wonderful as do their pots. Your stained glass - so beautiful!!!

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  21. Patti VanderbloemenMarch 23, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    While I have always appreciated the art of handmade "anything", those pots really speak to me! So beautiful! My dream house in "my next life" will have a huge stained glass window in the front...I do love it so! Your piece is stunning!

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  22. Therese's TreasuresMarch 24, 2013 at 10:53 AM

    This was a very informative post thank you for sharing. I have never tried pottery done on a wheel although I do admire those that can make the beautiful pots and vases that come from the wheel.
    I love your stained glass pannel it is beautiful another form of artwork I admire and want to learn.
    Therese

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  23. Shai WilliamsMarch 24, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    I just love pottery and it has some definite curves. And after looking at your stained glass all I can say is that it looks as though you won the fight with the glass. Very nice.

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  24. HollyMarch 24, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    Absolutely lovely pottery! I too love the curves of wheel thrown pottery. And your stained glass work is beautiful too!

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