A few new #bonsai pots out of the kiln from last week. My style is changing as I'm steering away from many of the glazes I'd once used.  A loud, punching me right in the face colour isn't a type of pot that I use myself, much preferring a quite calm colour or subtle texture instead. That's just me......I know of quite a few people who love the pretty bright shiny glow of a small shohin or mame pot. Texture is now the thing that really appeals to me at the moment. Still lovin the good old ivory crackled pots though! There is a newish line of bonsai pots in the pipeline....the colo ..read more

  I haven't had time to make many bonsai pots lately.  But managed to get a glaze firing done this week.  Quite a variety of pots amongst it.  A few ovals, but most are taken already.  With any luck I'll get them listed on the blog in the next day or two ..read more

I've just fired a new series of bonsai pots. Really loving the results. Secretly, I quite like resting the leather hard pot on my lap and quietly carving/scribing a subtle pattern normally around the rim or mid body. I can quite happily draw these while sitting doodling on scrap paper while on the phone. Carving clay is another aspect of pottery to be explored more....don't want it to be too loud and in your face...just subtle suits me just fine. The clay is a very quiet dark brown, has almost a sheen to it. The photos don't do them justice....    ..read more

This is something that many people do naturally, without even thinking about it. Dumb down Pots came to mind when I was thinking about my bonsai pot glazes.    There are times when it's necessary to "dumb down" in life, just to fit in, or not stick out from the crowd.   Just as your bonsai pot should not overtake or draw your eye away from the bonsai tree. Think about where you work....there are people who are exceptionally brilliant at what they do.... but are quite happy blending in with their co workers to make their time enjoyable as no one likes a smart ass.  Much the same as a bonsa ..read more