Painting- the studio

I am convinced I was not a painter in any of my previous lives.  One might think that as an ceramic artist, I would have some color sense.  I do not.  Thank goodness for those little $3.00 paint samples.  One may also assume that after painting both glaze and acrylic on pottery, painting three different studios, shelves, floors, (and myself) I would feel confident and comfortable covering a flat surface in a single color with no design or fancy techniques.  I do not.

I feel just as awkward painting with my left hand as I do with my right.  Ambidextrous painting does make it easier to reach into those tight spots without contorting into awkward positions and the ladder only has to moved half as often.  

All of that said- I am loving the colors for the middle, or working room of the studio.  After just a single coat (yes, it took all day to do 2 walls), the room feels warmer, brighter and livelier.  So excited to see the finished job tomorrow!   Who would have thought using fall, earth-tone colors would do that?

Pics tomorrow...  If you are out and about, stop by the new location just across the street from the downtown traffic circle on West River St.  10607 West River St. #2A

As always- A huge thanks to Stu (who knows color AND how to paint) for all of you help and support!!

Pottery Studio Pictures- retail gallery space

Loving the new location!  The front room is dedicated as the showroom/retail area for pottery and art.

 

 

Bright yellow and orange walls, which Stu painted, are cheerful and fun.

Made In Tahoe

Next time you are in the Crystal bay area, check out Made in Tahoe, Bea and Sue are delightful people who run the store.  Made in Tahoe is a specialty art and gift store, who focuses on Lake Tahoe/Truckee artists and artisans and their Tahoe-inspired custom jewelry, artwork, baskets, pottery, clothing and gift items.  Made in Tahoe is located in the main lobby of Tahoe Biltmore Casino & Hotel.  


I am packing some new bowls and vases to take over to Sue this afternoon.

Wild Cherries

I just took another load of pottery over to Wild Cherries.  Wild Cherries, the local hot spot for coffee, yummies, awesome lunch wraps and much more is located on Donner Pass Rd. right next door to Truckee Fire.  If you have not been there, you have got to check it out!

Fall Days

Photo from my picture journal~

Vibrant maple tree as seen from our front porch

Outside my window~

squirrels are racing throughout the yard preparing their winter stash

I am thinking~

how fortunate I am to live in such a beautiful area

I am thankful for~

my loving and supportive husband, Stu

I am wearing~

purple!

I am remembering~

lazy, warm, carefree summer days

I am look forward to~

cozy winter days, watching the snow fall

I am hoping~

for a fun, busy season

I am going~

to Hawaii next month

I am reading~

3 cups of tea

I am noticing that~

no matter how organized I think I am, there is always something I have forgotten

Two of my favorite things~

purple flowers and that exhausted feeling from playing to hard

I like to spend time with~

warm, funny, positive people, especially Stu.

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My Mom and best friend, Cory who bloggs at Pink Dogwood Blossom
had this on her blog so, I thought I would follow her lead and tell a little about myself.

I hope you are enjoying the fall changes and color as much as I am.

New Pottery Studio Pics

Two Sinks! Working room which is home to the wheels, extruder, slab roller and tons of misc. tools
The studio is split into 3 room. This picture is taken from the back room (glaze, kiln, drying shelves) through the middle working room into the front gallery area.