When I’m in my studio, generally, I work on two or three projects at a time. I do this for a couple of reasons. One is the different “workability” stages of clay. I wedge the clay, roll it into the thickness I need, and then drape it over paper and plastic bags to get the initial shape. I then allow it to dry out some so it will keep its form. The other reason I work on several pieces at once is, so I don’t get bored or frustrated. It can get exhausting carving a very intricate texture that involves repetitively make tiny holes or ridges.
“Don’t wait for inspiration. It comes while one is working.” Henri Matisse
I don’t make preliminary sketches or maquettes (small models) before I begin. I dive right in. I will have a shape or movement or feeling in my head and just start. I let the process, and the materials direct me.
Painting a piece in my dining room and fake working on a piece in my studio lol!
If I AM feeling uninspired, you can find me in my garden, in the woods, or at the beach!
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