I spent four days this week creating heads for future pieces in low fire white clay. Making heads for me is always a big challenge. What expression will they have? How big? Because the clay still feels so new to me and I seem to get fearful that nothing will come out right (I do find this part of myself annoying), I tend to just Dive In. I don't have any idea what I'm after except creating a face that I am curious about and feel a kinship with emotionally.
I also try not to get too attached to any one just yet, as they could still blow up in the kiln or the glazing will turn them into something (someone) I don't want to work with. Crazy, I know.
So as I get these off to be bisque fired I wish them all the best of luck! Come back in one piece everyone!
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