My Buddha, by Terry Childress

I am in love with this Buddha head. It was created by Terry Childress, and I acquired him at the Clay on Fire Art Festival on Saturday. I first fell in love with Terry's Buddha's during last year's festival. I wanted one in the worst way, but just couldn't afford it.

This year I came home with one.

I can't tell you how many times I have rubbed his head. He is so peaceful and fills me with tranquility. This Buddha holds a place of honor in my little shrine.

I finally unloaded the rest of kiln late yesterday afternoon. I decided to get some photographs taken and start listing the pots on Etsy.

A small hand built dish. Shino glaze and dusted with wood ash. It fits in the palm of your hand. The interior texture was created with seashell.

The "Danielle" vase in blue. See yesterdays post if you care for an explanation.

Sugar jar

Two carved vases... so hard to reduce the glare in these shiny glazes.

I will be sure to get photographs of Jeff's large vessel sinks before they get picked up this week. They really turned out beautiful. We are thankful to have a few good orders this winter, since it's very slow for walk-in traffic during the winter months. Jeff and I have both been consistently working on Etsy sales and it is starting to gain momentum. Last night Jeff had a really sweet order from someone who is obviously a collector. A return buyer who bought a tea bowl awhile back... this time they purchased a number of things including a sake bottle and a couple of cups. 

Jeff and I are true believers that positive thinking and a good plan helps propel us forward. In the words of Brother Thomas - "Just Work".

and never forget to "Follow your bliss" - Joseph Campbell.

The Power of Myth

...in the last year i have discovered things that not only qualified my existing thoughts but helped me understand things that in the past i was unsure or wary of...one the biggest influences has been the discovery of philosopher Joseph Campbell. i have added a link to his foundation where you will find a short biography and lists of books he has written, many dvd's about Campbell's philosophies are available through Netflix...

Joseph's message to us all is "follow your bliss"

...and that is what i am doing.