Peaks and valleys
When you have a career as long as mine you easily recognize when you're not at your best. Times in your life when you are in a valley and the valley runs low. Covid was that kind of valley for many of us in the Arts.
Last week I was scanning thru some pics and saw a bowl that is probably one of my favourites in the world. I think it was Korea but it looks like an Oribe green(Japan) or the green of Sancai (three colours) of China. I can't get that Oribe green since I reduce so hard the copper turns to a liver red that I find objectionable.
I revisited the "She knows" trail and kept adding layer after layer. Funny thing is I go to bed thinking about what to make tomorrow and what I can cook for dinner. Preparing a nice meal for myself has now become a passion. I'm busy for Santa so my bike is not getting the workout it should although I did hit over the 5000k mark. Sometimes priorities have to be juggled.
I'm down firing the shino which is resulting in some spectacular irredecence. Down firing, reduction cooling, striking I'm not sure what I'm doing but I can't wait to do it again. It's been a loooooong time since I had that desire. Welcome back!
"During your times of trial and suffering, when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you." If you're thinking Gawd nope it was either my Dad or Uncle Jimmie. Too many times in my life that I feel my Uncle Jimmie has intervened. I got some good pots for y'all for Ash and Barrel in Hamilton Saturday December 3rd. I'll buy you a beer! Let's clink glasses to peaks.
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