Joki

Joki, originally uploaded by togeika.

I made these at Shimaoka's workshop during my apprentieship there. These were at the opening show at Yanagi's house. It was restored and turned into a contemporary gallery

Jizo Bottle

During the first war with Iraq, I made 108 of these in honor of the war dead.

VC Blue/Green under VC with Cobalt

Energy Efficency For Minnesota Winter

The low was -15*F, but the little electric radiator heater kept the temp above 32*F in the enclosure. Exactly what I hoped it would do!

I got the nylon reinforced plastic from someone who set it out as garbage and MacKenzie gave me the "Farm"  plastic.   It was too heavy for covering pots but I told Warren I could use it in my studio.

Art At Ramsey. Thanks For Stopping By!

Thanks For Stopping By!
Was nice to see old friends and meet new ones!
We fit everything in the '97 Civic Hatchback,
except the racks went on the roof.
We had the smallest vehicle at the show.

Studio In Progress...

Testing Live Writer!

Buddha Pumpkin!

"You Betcha" Ko-shigaraki type clay. (Crushed Custer Feldspar Inclusions)

First Two Fired in NCC "Single Chamber" Climbing Kiln.

Next Two, Anagama Fired in New London, MN

Nino Caruso (2004), Val Cushing (2005), William Daley (1998), Warren MacKenzie (1997),, John Mason (2005), James Melchert (1998), Ron Meyers (2008),and Patti Warashina (2009).

Clay Keeps You Sharp

These Folks Are Proof That Clay Is The Fountain Of Youth