"Anthropocene Gestating" 2021 - stoneware - 12"x5"x5"

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A variety of finishes from raw stoneware to a glossy soda glaze.

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A copper ring flashes around the wadding. Some other flashing occurs where the soda was less abundant.

"Dauntless" 2021 -stoneware- 12"x5"x4"

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Slight carbonization sits underneath a dull soda glaze.

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An abundance of soda used in the firing limits flashing effects.

"In the Kingdom of the Blind" 2021- stoneware with nails - 12"x10"x3"

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The effects are created by carbonization under a soda glaze. Flashing occurs around the ear where soda wasn't as plentiful.

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The translucent green of the soda glaze pools around facial features. The right side of her face endured flame directly from the firebox.

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A rear view shows a full range of grays from the carbonization and a small bit of flashing.

"Sanguine" 2021 -stoneware with nails - 10"x10"x3"

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A variety of finishes range from bare, raw stoneware to a glossy soda glaze.

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A single ring of flashing from the wadding placed around the nose during firing.

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The carbonization effect follows in the recesses of the form.

"Modest Contemplation" 2021 - stoneware - 10"x5"x3"

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The twisting figure collects a variety of color and finishes during the firing.

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Carbonization produces a variety of grays while some flashing occurs in the recesses.

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A transluscent green soda glaze crackles in pools around the facial features.

"Untitled" 2021 -stoneware- 11"x5"x4"

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A much more pronounced flashing on this figure along with less of a glaze build up.

Process Collection

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Leather hard figures are prepared for plaster casting.

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To conserve plaster a clay reservoir is built around the figure. Traditional cottle boards are used for extra support.

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To reduce undercutting 4 smaller pieces are cast around the center of the head.

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The hollow figures from originals can be easily altered.

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Dauntless in progress.

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A collection of leather hard figures.