Have you heard this one? A lumberjack, a pencil sharpener, and a pervert walk into a bar… OK, not really. Here’s the story: Carter Gillies is a potter and a really thought-provoking blogger. He recently shared this great video that pokes fun at the notion of artisanal products. artisan ar·ti·san/ˈärdəzən/ noun 1. a worker in a skilled trade, especially […]
I made this collage years ago in college. It’s a US flag, cut up and mounted on a linen-covered board. At the time, I was thinking about the Iraq War. The linen reminded me of the US Army, dressed for combat in the desert. It was a far cry from the GI Joe I grew up with, dressed for […]
Recently, I went looking online for a little advice. I’m setting up my pottery business, and every now and then, I think I need to talk to someone smarter than me about it all. The taxes, the permits, the licenses – it can be a little overwhelming. So, I found some smart people at the Small […]
A bit of advice from film director Werner Herzog: I’m not sure about No. 23, but I’m quite taken by No. 24. 1. Always take the initiative. 2. There is nothing wrong with spending a night in jail if it means getting the shot you need. 3. Send out all your dogs and one might return with […]
As a clay guy, when pots get the axe, I feel their pain. I’ve been watching a lot of the TV show Survivor lately. As part of this competition for a million dollars, contestants are put through their paces in physical challenges. During these challenges, ceramics, of all things, often get shafted. It happens so often, […]
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