Teabowl Experimentation

So I have recently gotten into traditional teabowls. I did not realize there are so many kinds. I've been doing some research on these pieces and it is fascinating! Generally, I have learned about three different types of teabowls: tsutsu-jawan is a tall, tube shaped bowl, ko hagi jawan is a small teabowl, and tenmoku-jawan is a v-shaped bowl. Each has a different role in the tea ceremony. I haven't quite figured that part out yet. But I am working on ko hagi jawans, which are approximately 4 inches in diameter. I've been playing with porcelain clay and doing black and white contrast pieces. 

This was my first shot at slip trailing! Turned out ok. 

I also decided to work on some colored slip pieces as well. I decided to work with more organic forms for now; I might do some more geometrics and linears later on. 

I am going to keep working on these for a while, each is going to be a little different. Good stuff! 

The New Chapter

I have been stuck on a normal grind recently, no new work, nothing interesting happening. And then, two weeks ago, it was like my brain had been electrocuted. Ideas started pouring out. And then I decided....it is time for me to start applying to different ceramic shows across the country. Why not? It isn't something I have tried before and I am finally comfortable enough with my work to start putting it out there! I have found four or so shows to try apply to over the next two months. Some are specific shows; I will work on certain pieces for that show. Others are functional ceramic art shows, so I will put from pieces I already have or make new pieces if I am on a roll. Wish me luck, it's a new chapter!