I was nervous for my pottery class today, since I haven’t taken an art class since um, 1996. I read the syllabus online before class and that made me even more nervous, since the recommended prerequisites were drawing and handbuilt ceramics, and I have all the drawing skills of a preschooler. But the professor said today that our sketchbooks could consist of drawings and clippings of ideas, so I’ve gotten all excited looking for inspiration.
The design on this is gorgeous but way beyond me, but maybe I could manage the shape? I hope?
Tlaquepaque pottery. Loooove those colors.
This is from Puebla. I like how calla lilies are incorporated into the design.
These are from the MOMA store. The ribbing is cool, and I like how they look kinda beat up.
I know this is supposed to be some sort of commentary on our throwaway culture, but I’m content with the fact that they look cool. I’m probably getting way ahead of myself here. I have yet to throw any pottery, yet to make a cup or pot or vase, but in two days I’ll get that start!