Next Step

Well I thought I would share with everyone where my next step in life is. After 3 years in graduate school at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, I received the job offer to be the new Professor of Art at Defiance College. This is a tenner track position at a small liberal arts schools. I am extremely fortunate to get this position and am extremely excited to have this opportunity. I hope this gives all of you belief that it is possible to get a teaching job in this field and economy! Thank you again for all your support and encouragement through these last years in school.

Strickly Functional

Hey I know this only applies to some of my ceramic friends, but I thought I should post this show anyways.
http://www.strictlyfunctionalpottery.net/
Good Luck!

Jersey Shore Clay National

Can't get the PDF to upload so here is a link to the page.
http://mtburtongallery.com/jerseyshoreclaynational.aspx
Good Luck.

Empty Bowls

20 different bowls for 20 different people. Some empty bowls for community outreach programs. That is how I spent my Friday night.

Thesis Show

Well it was a long time coming and a lot of work. But it is finished now. Thank you for all who came and supported me. I really appreciate it. These are a few images for those of you who couldn't make it to the opening. But if your in town. stop in and take a look. It will be up till the 4th of April.

Preview

Sorry I've been scarcely posting on here. Been so busy with getting ready for my MFA Thesis Show. Here is a teaser...:)

Wheelin' it

As most of you know I am doing a lot of slip casting and not using my wheel as much as I used to but now I have figured out how to incorporate it. I made up this device and while not the prettiest thing it works great for keeping my casting slip in suspension while i am between castings. Not only does it do that, but it also does not whip any air into the slip which for those of you who don't know is a GREAT thing. I can't take credit for this though Bill Campbell had the idea, I just rigged it up. Well there is the buzzer time to dump some molds.

Dinner

Combining my two favorite things, food and ceramics. This is last nights dinner I made. Bacon wrapped scallops braised in bourbon butter along with an apricot chutney. sides of rice pilaf and asparagus. All on Cone 10 Soda fired porcelain. Dinner was great. The only thing I would complain about was the asparagus. although the flavor was great, i cooked them a little too long. I only have one skillet and I tried to cook them in a pot of water for a bit then quickly saute them after I finished the scallops. But in the hustle and bustle of doing all that food at the same time...the asparagus cooked a little longer in the pot of water than desired. It was just not as cripsy as I would prefer, but next time you better bet I get it right! As for the rest of it...wow...I pat my self on my back. the apricot chutney was simply stunning and couldn't have gone better with the bacon and scallops. Ok enough gloating, just thought I'd blog about my dinner break. Well now refreshed and fed, I'm back to the studio.

John Britt

not just another throwing video...;)

Open Molds

After a morning cast and the molds sitting for a bit I was able to open some of them. Here is a look into the pieces after they have been cast, but before they are cleaned up.

Mug Help

My professor brought this piece in for me to look at and I love it. I am trying to do some research on this artist and find more of his work, but Lee was not sure who the person was and I am coming up empty in my tries to figure it out. If anyone knows please contact me. Thank you.

Soda Fired 2011

Some finished work, but more and more to accomplish.

Unloading

As promised, here is the unloading pictures. I'll upload some nicer photos tonight, but for now..it was an alright firing...the soda was a bit heavy up top, but the pieces are ok. Tune in tonight for single piece images.

Saturday Night

Ahhh, the sweet silence of the studio on a Saturday night as I fire the Soda Kiln...stay tuned for unloading pics on Monday.

Morning Pour

Here is a set up of some of my molds that i have been casting. These are currently the line of work I'm working in right now. Now I just needs some slave labor.

Out of the mold

Finally after months of modeling pieces and making molds I am casting again. Here is a Sake Set out of the molds.