When you love what you do, you never work a day in your life. :) My pottery and ceramics allows me to zone out and fight through the pain. Today was just such a day. I had a lot of pieces to glaze and forced myself to get it done. Lots of little trinket plates with various stamped impressions, pendants, and several custom orders. My cat plate was one of them...they are quite popular! The display on the shelf changes with each plate, so each one will always be unique. Also in the kiln is a lighthouse light/nightlight. First one I've made and really like how it turned out. I'm hoping that the glaze job I did with my cousin turns out just as well and highlights the awesomeness of the piece! hehe
I have several more custom orders that I need to start working on. I love custom orders, and made to order items, as they give me something to focus on. Rather than the stabbing pain in my legs, I instead focus on the creative aspect of my pieces. The detailed hand painting some of them require. the hand-built pieces that require extra attention. When I'm in the middle of the creative process, I zone out. It can be a nice reprieve from the pain. But the moment I come out of the zone, the pain is no longer blocked, and it comes back with a vengeance. Tonight is such a night. After my glazing marathon, and starting the glaze kiln; I am in my wheelchair. Ah well. So is life. There are good days and bad days....and today is just "one of those days".
I know my posts are kind of all over the place right now. Thank you for staying with me. I'm trying to get my mind back into the habit of writing with fluidity. I used to write quite fluidly without much thought; but now it's more difficult. I lose my train of thought, have a hard time finding the right word, difficulty explaining certain things...just part of the package I guess.
Anyway...THANKS for all your support. I love feedback and critiques..so please leave me comments. I'm open to corrective criticism. It's the only way I'll get better!
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