An Interesting Commission

Jeff was commissioned to create three large and interesting pieces. They are Mediterranean looking pots that will only be bisque fired. The buyer wants them to have a sandy look to them. If I remember right, they are going into a sunroom in her home. She was inspired by a large Rebecca pitcher that we often put out in our flower garden in the summer. It looks like a relic with a big chunk missing from it, and is unglazed.

 The large pitcher (26") is reminiscent of the Rebecca pitcher.

Large amphora

The coolest one is this "half buried" amphora! I would love to see photos of these pots when they are placed in their new setting. I can imagine them surrounded by lots of plant life.

Chiquita Classic Trophies

 The trophies came out of the kiln on Monday afternoon. They were fired alone in the kiln, in a neutral atmosphere. The glaze is just what they wanted. If it was up to Jeff, I think he would have picked something different, but the customer gets what they want!

Yesterday he delivered them to the golf club in Davidson, NC. They are all decked out in bananas for the event!

Jeff's Gone Bananas

Jeff has been working on a commission for the Chiquita Classic, a golf tournament in Davidson, NC. These trophy vases are quite large, and thrown in two pieces. He hand carved the logo on each one... he has a steadier hand than I do!

He has a little more work to do on the face detail, and then he will apply blue slip to the logo. I really admire Jeff for taking on this commission, I would have run the other way!