The list I typed earlier is nowhere closer to being completed, yet there is no sense of disappointment in my accomplishments. It seems like my thoughts before actually arriving to my studio are somewhat disconnected from the energy that flows once I connect with my creative space. That's ok, so long as I'm moving forward right? Regarding the blogging process, I'm not sure if past attempts have been unsuccessful for me because of a presumed need for brilliance in every post. My apologies to any reader who may be out there reading this as I flounder my way to develop both my business and my blogging skills ( I won't even mention my parenting here...). On top of that I believe I am trying to figure out the potential in a more than symbiotic relationship for these two investments of energy.
The List that Seems to Consume me 50 large beer steins 1 counter top utensil holder 6 large red coffee mugs 2 baby food dishes with dividers and custom name logos 14 stemless wine glasses -prepare a selection of work to display at the Urban Art Market and deliver for first time -design and print custom price tags -develop personalized logo and branding We are shutting off the water to the barn tomorrow for the rest of the winter. I will have to do a mop of the barn, fill some water buckets and clean the place up while I still have the convenience of running water! This will take up the precious hours I have today. I have some sample beer steins ready to be bisque (the first firing process of a piece of pottery). My goal with the samples is to try to figure out how to make an exact 16 oz. mug to satisfy the needs of the brewery ideas for a 'mug club'. Because the clay pieces shrink so much during the fire processes...this is something I need to experi...