It's probably a good thing the rain's returned today. When the sun makes its rare appearances it's too tempting to spend hours outside. I never thought I'd actually enjoy digging out weeds, making room for the perennial plants that I want to have flourish. But now I've had two urgent requests from Crafthouse YVR for some more jugbirds. I keep telling people that having my…
Strictly for clay lovers I've collected all our photos of ceramic creations seen in Mexico City. Lots of these amazing pieces are photographed in museums so may not be perfectly lit or completely in focus. I can't resist trying to save everything inspiring that I see. https://picasaweb.google.com/112208740085943894765/CeramicsInMexicoCityJan2013 Take a look and I'm sure you'll find something that makes you want to take out your clay…
It's two weeks since Al and I returned from 12 days in Mexico. We spent 3 full days in Mexico City and it was great to see this bustling city again after 39 years! When we were there before we had driven from Vancouver in a Volkswagon camper-van with our blonde one-year-old son Steve. Templo Mayor Aztec temple had just been discovered. Al was there…
Alan and I have been having a holiday in Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta, so now, before I dig out my clay to start on a number of projects in my mind, I want to deal with some photos. Of course there are many from our sunny trip just now but I will post this Picasa album of images from last year first. https://picasaweb.google.com/112208740085943894765/PublicArtInNewZealandAndAustralia Wherever…
Today was one of those days that, unexpectedly, was very satisfying. We knew that this was going to be the last day of sunshine for at least the next week so I decided to make the most of it. While it was still rather cold i.e. 3C I finished the spouts and attached handles to the last of the eleven jugbirds I threw last…