the goodness inside

inside out why do I not subscribe to you?
shapes colours and collections that speak to me on every second page. too good.

more bowls

freehand bowl set, originally uploaded by lisatoni.

another black on white obsession.
bowls again of course, so simple, so open.

for example

so the tall shapes are on my mind, but not really progressing.. luckily when you are vaguely always thinking about a shape, material, colour, texture, whatever, your mind seems to be able to do some kid of auto-pilot research for you. its really very good.













Due to some quite #$%** weather, the paper-clay making process has been severely stunted in the drying department. Thats ok, its another thing I dont have any 'real' plans for - the self satisfaction of using up all the clay and recycling the egg cartons is nearly enough!
I'm hoping to try making my first plaster mold tomorrow, fingers crossed...

pondering

Liking these cups by Carol Epp, might be nice to introduce the stacking idea to the tall things series as a functional version... hmmm. also feeling drawn to the natural beauty of stoneware glazes rather than controlled (contrived) design. I want it all! for now, i will continue to investigate the tea cup (underglaze/stain a specified colour, throw a perfect model on the wheel, make a plaster mold, practise slip casting and problem solve saucer and spoon options) I had better get started on that actually now that I spell it out its an awful lot to get organised! In between the serious stuff previously mentioned I am all about exploring the tall things, so much to discover here. And for grounded breathing time... bowls cups and ramekins as usual! I had better stop sleeping in. (the winterness has become a problem) :)

more!

more grouping ambition...
the tall things want to be part of a large group. Sadly they are labour intensive, clumsy, yet elegant and definitely in need of some mates!






































PS be jealous of me and have a look at the fabulous bainbridge scarf I am currently sporting thanks to a trade with Kirsten (Assemblage). Love love love it.

2 ovens

The kiln has cooled, the tea cup trials are out, and the oven at home is heating up for roast dinner tonight. Its all good.
I took a million photos of this group of cups and milk pourer's, I couldn't stop rearranging them! Essentially these are a colour trial to make a set of red tea cups based on the mud australia cups. simple shapes and solid colours with little hand made dashes of personality. Knowing they were just tests I varied the amount and composition of underglaze applied then used glear glaze to seal them....The search for red shall be fun!

unpause

sometimes its quite hard to pick up where you left off... what was I doing?
I have definitely not picked up all the threads yet (ahem still have the suitcase in the room)
So despite having nothing crafty to say I am here, making a return to my blog (its closely modeled on my return to the gym technique).
here is some goodness from wellington in link form (food and drink and things)

vessel
matterhorn
city gallery
avid
pomodoro
hawthorn
scopa
good as gold

it would get too boring if I went on, too much goodness. I didnt fall in love with auckland or know where to go to find the goodness rather. back to melbourne goodness it is! I am looking forward to seeing Connie Lichti's work at Stephen McGlaughlan Gallery from saturday may 3, she used to help at the ceramics studio I go to.
I will spring into action now and be back soon!

australian fridge magnet set

australian fridge magnet set, originally uploaded by lisatoni.

the only treats to come out of the kiln before the long drought...
I made these with cookie cutters ages ago - and have already sent the one shaped like Australia to my brother (a pretend birthday present that was more a sneaky domestic device to remind him of where I am every day).
The postcards on the fridge, the left 2 from Ainjali, the amazing amazing glasses she works with now, and a slice of Italy from nearly 2 years ago! the ladies I bought back from my Europe travels with mum 10 frickin years ago and the right from when Melissa was in Korea (yes, a number of years ago also) I have a collectors reflex for portable images ok.
So the drought, Easter means no pottery. following the Easter break I will be swanning around NZ getting drunk with my much beloved and dreadfully missed friends and family, which is excellent, but no pottery, for like a month. not sure I will cope and will probably not blog in sulky protest.
So please follow my lead and make up for the downfalls of Easter with outrageous amounts of Chocolate. (Melissa I know you are with me)

muse

this is awesome. all my tactile textile clay dreams come true...
sadly not realised by me, but by Becky Harle.
I have been potting, don't you worry, potting like mad - just not glazing. I'm hoarding, stock piling, delaying, plotting and mostly just being a bit lazy. Luckily I took a photo of my latest cheap thrill before they managed to jump off the shelf in the night (luckily only one broke, one with quite severe denting and one totally fine).
More will be assembled shortly (taller thinner faster)

a treat

couldn't help it.
I swear, I was lured into the shop against my will and forced to choose from a wide selection of awesome books. I could have chosen something cheaper or not even entered the alluring store in the first place. But, who am I to mess with fate?
from my pretty new The Cutting Edge of Wallpaper

Tracy Kendall

Front
Susan Bradley
Louise Body