Work in progress: new studio

After looking around for a long time my potter colleague Phil found the perfect studio near Blackwood, Caerphilly in South Wales. It is brand new and just big enough for two people. It's unit #2 on the photo:

Phil's throwing wheel was the first implement to be installed, then an old book case to display new pieces or to store greenware on until we've bought proper storage shelves.

A friend of mine, John Wells, built a formidably strong work bench for me. I'll be using it for most of my sculptural work with clay, and hopefully also for printmaking if we manage to keep dust levels low at the studio.

Just recently Phil's big kiln arrived, a second-hand Cromartie in great shape. Here you can see the owner polishing his purchase. A few days ago it was connected to the power supply.

Painting: Watercolour

This is one of my first attempts on still life in watercolour. I wanted to see how transparent objects can be rendered. And how to make apple skin look vibrantly red. In this case I resorted to using wax crayon on top of the watercolour paint.

Fruit Bowl

SAA watercolours on Bockingford NOT 300 gsm. 2011.

28 x 38 cm