Sunday, February 22, 2009

the bunny's bottom and Missus Tastycake is caught slacking
















(bunny mama and baby by Gary Rith)
I watch my beginners really pushing and pulling and wrenching their clay and generally messing things up as they learn. I tell them you have to coax the clay. Work with it. You don't force it. You pretend the clay pot is the bunny's bottom, and you push gently and firmly....
I am in some kind of bunny show soon and so I have been sitting in the warm living room sunshine making bunny sculpture.
AND Missus Tastycake is quiet upstairs studying. Or so I thought. Looks like a N-A-P to me.
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2009 at 5:16 PM

    Whatever it is, Penny doesn't seem to be complaining.

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  2. Sister Creek PotterFebruary 22, 2009 at 5:24 PM

    Gary, I want a mug like the vases above--with a from and a worm--I like the green glaze. Do you have one I can buy? Thanks, Gay
    gjjudson at gmail dot com

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  3. fiwaFebruary 22, 2009 at 6:29 PM

    Missus Tastycake looks very warm and toasty with Penny. I hope she enjoyed her nap.

    I love the black and blue glazed teaset below - that does look really nice together.

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  4. Barbara MartinFebruary 22, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    It will be interesting to see what colours you paint your cute bunny!

    By the way, I have a book draw over at my blog taking place on March 7th if you or your visitors are interested.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2009 at 4:13 AM

    So where is her head?? (your wife's head)

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2009 at 4:15 AM

    I forgot: the minty green cups are very nice!

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