annie singletary ceramics

I have to admit when i took on this summer project of making 375 mugs, i had my fears of being miserable. But the money was going to be good and we have a baby coming in october.

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Well, it ended up being exactly what i needed. the repetition was the greatest excersize for me in discipline and perfecting my handles and form. when i worked for a production potter in college i was in a different place and in art school, which drove me to want to be innovative and creative. i think about how i dreaded making the same thing over and over and all the various conversations i would have with other artists about this topic. there is a time and a season for everything i guess.

in the end i am so grateful to have been given this oppurtunity to make the gifts for the staff  of these 4 marvelous camps, Ridgecrest, Crestridge, Merri-Mac and Timberlake.

7 weeks left until baby Jack comes. I’m busy making the last round of work for a while, which will go to Pottery 101 in Salisbury,nc and Morning Sky Gallery which is a great shop here in Black Mountain, they have been so kind and done really well with my work. i’m really excited about some satin matte glazes i’m bringing back into my mix. i’ve always loved the satin surface and how it accentuates the softness of my pots.

I’ve also wanted to update my etsy site for a while now, hopefully i will get to that too. so much to do, having a baby is a little daunting of a task when you are not sure how much work you will get done or want to get done. i like to give myself the freedom to not work for a while, i think this is healthy because i always end up craving being in the studio. so here’s to cravings!!!

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