kelleyisfj

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In Topic: Do you work until inspiration hits, or wait for inspiration and then get started? | 10-09-12 QOW

Posted 12 Oct 2012

One day, I was talking on the phone (boring conversation) and doodling and a very strange looking sculptural piece emerged–the antithesis of what I was working on. It just happens. Often, a fully formed image comes to my mind, usually just before or after sleep, in the shower, or when I clear my mind and let new ideas come in. Then I do a sketch and get over to the studio. The final product is very close to the impulse and first sketch–I don’t mess with that original design because when it first appears, it is in its purest form.

Another technique is just to grab some clay, start manipulating it and let it tell you what it wants to be.

All this involves being open to your intuition and not being afraid of failing. That judgement thing really blocks creativity.Just stop thinking and trying and you'll get an idea.
In Topic: Do you work until inspiration hits, or wait for inspiration and then get started? | 10-09-12 QOW

Posted 12 Oct 2012

JBaymore, on 09 October 2012 - 10:05 AM, said:
So......... for you personally, how do the muses arrive? Do they decend from on high and "lay one on ya".... or do you drag them kicking and screaming from the dark corners of the studio?

Do you work until inspiration hits, or wait for inspiration and then get started?

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In Topic: What's the best potters wheel on a budget?

Posted 12 Oct 2012

I love my little Artista wheel. It's less than $400, portable and works like a dream. In parrticular, I'm very pleased that instead of having a pedal, there is a dial for controlling speed. Using the pedal while throwing puts your body off center, is hard to control a steady speed, and can ruin your work by those accidental mishaps with pedals. Send an email if you want to hear more. kelleysart@yahoo.com.
In Topic: What's the best potters wheel on a budget?

Posted 12 Oct 2012

Nightshade, on 04 October 2012 - 03:30 PM, said:
What is the best type of potters wheel to get on a budget? I need to get a motorized one, but I don't know much about them. I'll be doing about 50lb projects or so. Also, when getting a used one, what are things to look for as far as being wrong with it? I just want to make sure I'm not missing something if I can get a used one. Any input is appreciated. Thank you.