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Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Swirlin' and a Whirlin'

dan finnegan — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 10:59:59 -0000

Nice to have the Penland kilns as an option...but that big salt is a bear..... I hope the weather clears for your travels. I can't get down the road to my studio at the moment. Enjoy the sun!

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Half Baked

dan finnegan — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 21:44:33 -0000

What does that say about a raw glazer, then?! Pre-pubescent pottery? Couldn't you decorate on a leather hard pot, Michael?

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: the sweetness of light

dan finnegan — Tue, 14 Jan 2014 19:26:58 -0000

I think this exceeds your 500 word rule!

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Pixwork

dan finnegan — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:41:51 -0000

Operators are standing by, awaiting your call!!!

Re: Too Much Oxidation?

dan finnegan — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:54:32 -0000

Most of your color comes in cooling, Michael, I'm betting that you will be pleasantly surprised!

Re: S a w d u s t & D i r t: C U. K?

dan finnegan — Sat, 07 May 2011 13:30:00 -0000

Biscuit firing is for sissies, anyway...best wishes for a 'smashing' opening to you and Stacey!

Re: S a w d u s t & D i r t: Today's Muse

dan finnegan — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:56:46 -0000

Evelyn is obviously following my birdblog! Yesterdays video was adorable!

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Crimson Laurel Gallery - Exhibits

dan finnegan — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:00:49 -0000

Gallerists?! That ain't good English..

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Got Pottery?

dan finnegan — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:55:04 -0000

Who needs pottery?! Those girls need their own web show...absolutely adorable!

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Same Not Same

dan finnegan — Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:18:03 -0000

Crazy combing !!!

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Splash

dan finnegan — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:59:01 -0000

That's a beautiful line...a beauty queen's sash!

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Surface to Form

dan finnegan — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 22:57:18 -0000

Watch out, I've got a bunch of bread plates to comb tomorrow!

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Holding Down the Plastic

dan finnegan — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:53:59 -0000

Mice!

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: 12 X 2

dan finnegan — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 19:39:59 -0000

Isn't it great that we get to change the rules!? 12 x 12 is so old school! Since I got my new Mac your blog loads right up...with my old one it had gotten painful.

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Reconsidering Expectation

dan finnegan — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:50:20 -0000

I have to admit that even I had high expectations for your show. And I agree with Kyle, if we don't set the bar high, who will do it for us? In fact, it's probably part of the job description. And you know that you'll sell those pots.
In our gallery at LibertyTown we see a substantial difference in attendance when we have group shows.Every one and their brother comes out to support each artist. One-man shows are a much harder draw...

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Drawing

dan finnegan — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 15:45:15 -0000

If I were a clever-er blogger I would have reposted this same article but I lack the computer skills required! Mostly I was going to suggest the artist should choose some better pots to draw...like mine...or yours...Best wishes for your big success this evening.

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Step Up To The Soapbox

dan finnegan — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:01:30 -0000

I must confess that I am also known as "schkaveet" when it comes to blog responders. Mostly a result of incompetent computer skills...

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Loading Day

dan finnegan — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 15:21:36 -0000

Oh, Michael, I feel your pain...Oh, to be rested and ahead of schedule before a firing...
how about 12 (hours of sleep) before 12 (hours of firing) as our new goal! Good luck.

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Uh Oh : Rabbit Time

dan finnegan — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 20:46:37 -0000

Rabbits to make Bernard Leach proud...the combing and the dots are are a great frame.

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Really Blue Monday

dan finnegan — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:19:21 -0000

Willie Nelson does a lovely version of that song...very melancholy
I thought I might buy a laptop for my new computer, but I've decided to keep all my computer work at home. Fewer temptations...

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Treasure and Trash: Clay Rescue

dan finnegan — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:03:51 -0000

I stopped reclaiming clay years ago as a result of my carpal tunnel problems and a conversation with my accountant. Sadly, I can't even give it away...

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Guest Blogger: Don Pilcher

dan finnegan — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 06:34:07 -0000

Well, the management of Sawdust and Dirt continue to add richness to our daily musings. I'm still overseas, but when I return home I will have time to respond more directly to this thoughtful post. There is no doubt that the original posting came across as mean spirited and I'm glad that Michael pulled the plug.
That being said, Don seems to once again be dismissive when he references Leach's grandson (I'm assuming that he means Johnny). and then provides no real argument for this position. Is there no place for simple, beautifully crafted domestic ware in his ceramic encyclopedia? Do we all need to 'push the envelope' to be relevant? And who are all these mediocre potters he speaks of? I admire Tom Spleth's and Donna Polseno's work, but once they've made the originals and then made the molds, couldn't their work be made just as easily by minimum wage employees? How is their idea any different than that of an industrial designer? Is it because only a select few have access to the words behind the work?
Over at Hannah McAndrew's blog today she mentions that Ceramic Review here in Britain has a disproportionate emphasis on 'Art Pottery' with a distinct lack of good ol' functional pots (I'm paraphrasing here). The same is true for Ceramics Monthly and Studio Potter, in my opinion. Don't get me wrong, I like ALL aspects of clay, from sanitary ware to pit fired work, but I think much of the writing on our blogs by potters is a result of receiving short shrift from those editors and curators that are in charge. Try to find a useful pot at the American Craft Museum in NY, or the Renwick in DC. I think that this may explain why there was so much emotion in response to the original post.
So, thanks for pushing us out of our comfort zone this week. I look forward to the continuing conversation.

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Explanation from the Editor

dan finnegan — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:01:58 -0000

Well said, Michael. I look forward to Don's post.

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Penland's Newest House

dan finnegan — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:35:30 -0000

The house looks great, the sink even better, but best of all is lovely Evelyn! Over here the say 'Eve-a-lin'

Re: Sawdust & Dirt: Penland Ramble

dan finnegan — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:29:10 -0000

Hi Michael, I was all set to write a response to Don Pilcher's guest blog when it disappeared! I might write it on my own blog, something about being tired of the academic pyscho-babble that he seems to be seeking. I've tried to read his 'Georgette Ohr' stuff but I really grow tired of pots that require a thesis for appreciation. I think we make pots for fundamental human reasons. I write and read blogs for the same reasons...to connect with like minded people.
Interesting that your blog today does just that. Simple. Lovely.Intimate. Thanks.
And I, too, miss Penland. I wish they'd have me back ...