Works in progress-January 2012

I know it's been some time since I last posted to my blog, but it is the last semester of Graduate School and time management has been one of the most important aspects for getting the work done that I will need for my thesis exhibition.  On top of all the regular day to day grind as a graduate student, it is approaching that time to also look at the options after this phase of my education.  So with that in mind, I've been working on numerous pieces and developing glazes for my work.  The glaze calculation and materials class, which I took last semester, has really helped me in developing my own glazes and starting to now take advantage of that research.  There are still tests I am doing since I am using two different clay bodies for my work, but the results are more understandable to what is happening with the materials involved. 

The images posted are a representation of just a few of the things I have been doing the last couple of weeks.  

Under Construction-update of progress

On my second day back in the studio I continued working on this piece and tried to refine it with specific details and additions using the pinch pot method and small slabs.  I have to get back in the studio to finish up some more details, but it's pretty much ready to continue drying slowly until the bisque firing.