The Alchemist 🇨🇦

6 raku vases in a grid with a white background in two rows of three. There is a vase name in black text under each image, from left to, to right bottom, the names are Lagoon Nebula, Draconis, Skyfire, Pinwheel, Persueus'Cloud, Tethy's Tide.

A closeup of 3 vases glowing in the reduction firing of the raku process.

The world feels very unsettled, and art isn’t always the priority in these trying times. Even so, I'm here and keep on making.

These are my latest one-of-a-kind raku vessels available now. A share or like to help them find their people would mean a great deal. 🙏

An image of a raku fired vase that has a tiered pedestal. It has shimmery irridescent greens, gold, blues reds and violets and some matte black areas from the reduction material.

A close up view of the lower right portion of the same vase where you can see the blues/purples and reddish hues.

A view of the other side of the vase.

This is a photo of the raku process. Several vases being placed in the flames, in a reduction bin. They are all on fire, as is the material in the bin.

Inspired by the cosmos. Born from the flames of raku. A symphony of light and movement captured.

'Skyfire' draws it inspiration from the shimmery irridescent greens, reds, golds and violets of the northern lights.

A white raku pottery polar bear sculpture with distinctive and unique cracks in the glaze, in full, right side.

A white raku pottery polar bear sculpture with distinctive and unique cracks in the glaze, closeup of face

A white raku pottery polar bear sculpture with distinctive and unique cracks in the glaze, in full, left side.

A raku pottery polar bear sculpture being pulled from the heat of reduction.

Polaris the Bear combines the magic of raku with the feeling of first snow on a starry night: crisp air, soft light, and that moment winter asks you to slow down.

A small reminder to breathe, wander, and let the season settle in, for soon spring will come.

#art #pottery #gaybear #furryart

A galaxy-inspired raku pottery vase with coppers, reds, violets and blues

30 Doradus in the the Tarantula Nebula. Clouds of stars and star dust in reds, blues, purples and yellow

A closeup of a galaxy-inspired raku pottery vase with coppers, reds, violets and blues.

A raku-vase being placed into the raku reduction container while flames encompass it.

If NASA made pottery this would be it.

Born from stardust, raku-fired and galaxy inspired, 30 Doradus Tarantula can find its orbit in your space.

#space #sciart #pottery

A copper red and purple raku pottery sculpture of three intersecting rings on a stand

A closeup of the industrial glazing on a copper red and purple raku pottery sculpture

A closeup of the industrial glazing on a copper red and purple raku pottery sculpture

A closeup of the industrial glazing on a copper red and purple raku pottery sculpture

Unveiling 'Convergence', a sculptural study in connection and motion.

The rings rise and fold together in a way that feels both inevitable, mechanical and delicate, symbolizing relationships, shared journeys, and the quiet moments where lives intersect.

#ArtAdventCalendar #pottery

A deep blue owl sculpture with galactic clusters in green, yellow and light blue, reminiscent of nebulae.

A closeup of the face of a deep blue owl sculpture with galactic clusters in green, yellow and light blue, reminiscent of nebulae.

A closeup of the glazing of a deep blue owl sculpture with galactic clusters in green, yellow and light blue, reminiscent of nebulae.

Forged from stars, in fire’s glow,
Cosmic whispers softly flow.
Silent watcher, wise and true,
Made of stardust, just like you.

'Intergalactic Owl' whispers of our origins, guiding us to embrace the wisdom within and soar toward the infinite mysteries of the universe.

#space #art #stars

I can see what you mean! 🙂

Happy International Women's Day!

Whether you are trans or cis, I love, support and honour your contributions that come at a greater personal cost. I hope you are appreciated and seen by those in your life.

Hoping the day comes when women have equal rights, pay, healthcare and protections. 💙🙏

Omg! He is a beautiful Prince. Pussy willows would be perfect for this vase!!! Hope you are having a great weekend!

Felines of antiquity raku vase in full side 1. The vase is shades of reds, browns, purples and coppers with two cat shaped handles and revealed clay on one side of the vase.

Felines of antiquity raku vase in full side 2. The vase is shades of reds, browns, purples and coppers with two cat shaped handles and revealed clay on one side of the vase.

Felines of antiquity raku vase in full with dried flowers. The vase is shades of reds, browns, purples and coppers with two cat shaped handles and revealed clay on one side of the vase.

A grey cat stands proudly on a red pillow with gold leaf design. The pillow is atop a white wooden rocking chair, the throne of said cat.

Inspired by ancient reverence for cats, I've created 'Felines of Antiquity,' a raku vase that honours their timeless, divine charm and enduring diva attitudes.

Does your cat act like a god or goddess? Mine certainly does!

Share your stories and photos below, and happy #Caturday to all!

#art #cats

The sweet life
#Bees #StingsandWings #Invertebrates #NativePlants #EvergladesNationalPark #SharkValley

6 mugs in one image. The first on the top left is blue and has a cat as a handle! The next to the right is intergalactic themed. To the right (and last in the top row) is a brown and blue mug called Spring Moss. In the bottom row, is a blue, red and brown mug with dotted clay. In the middle is another brown and blue mug with a more delicate handle. On the bottom right is a delightfully purple mug made of porcelain.

New mugs are heading into the kiln soon 🔥

To make room, most of the remaining mugs are now $65, shipping included.

If one’s been calling your name, this might be the moment to bring it home.

And if not, a share always helps. 🙏

And quite the Queen she is! Lovely! 🥰

So sorry to hear of the loss of the kitten. Sounds like the two you have are quite the pair 💙

C'est toujours important!

That is a very Canadian reference and a great show!

Perhaps I will need to make a pig! 🐷

Great to hear and glad you do! Hope you have an awesome weekend!

What a beautiful overlord! 😻

that is quite the combination! And must be quite difficult to get the food way up there! 🙀

Thank you very much! Hope you have a great weekend!

Thank you! I can definitely see why it might look like something molten 🙏

Raku Vases Beautiful collection of handmade raku pottery vases. Art for your home and they make great gifts for weddings, holidays and art lovers.

You can see more images of this piece and others here:

rakupottery.ca/raku-vases/

And you can learn more about the raku firing process here:

rakupottery.ca/about-raku/

Felines of antiquity raku vase in full side 1. The vase is shades of reds, browns, purples and coppers with two cat shaped handles and revealed clay on one side of the vase.

Felines of antiquity raku vase in full side 2. The vase is shades of reds, browns, purples and coppers with two cat shaped handles and revealed clay on one side of the vase.

Felines of antiquity raku vase in full with dried flowers. The vase is shades of reds, browns, purples and coppers with two cat shaped handles and revealed clay on one side of the vase.

A grey cat stands proudly on a red pillow with gold leaf design. The pillow is atop a white wooden rocking chair, the throne of said cat.

Inspired by ancient reverence for cats, I've created 'Felines of Antiquity,' a raku vase that honours their timeless, divine charm and enduring diva attitudes.

Does your cat act like a god or goddess? Mine certainly does!

Share your stories and photos below, and happy #Caturday to all!

#art #cats

When you threaten all your long term allies and trading partners to the point their citizens boycott US products and everyone is afraid to visit because of fascist policy, this was inevitable. Just sad so many will be hurt by this foolishness.

How wonderful they have maintained the tradition in their family. Thanks for sharing this information with me.

I am self taught with the exception of one hand building glass. It's truly amazing to gain knowledge and experience through experience and experimentation.

Thanks for sharing! I will have to look him up! That's a nice collection you have there.

A three panel image of raku vases on a white background. In black text, the top of the image says 'Whispers of Raku'. At the bottom it says 'Alchemy'.

As part of my raku practice I often test glazes on smaller sized vases to help inform future work.

Pictured below are some new works that are from our last raku firing and are currently available for purchase.

#ArtAdventCalendar #pottery

A raku vase in yellows, reds, blues and purples with an abundance of texture. There is a wave of red running vertically up the side of the vase in view.

A raku vase in yellows, reds, blues and blacks with an abundance of texture. There is a wave of black running vertically up the side of the vase in view.

A closeup of a raku vase with yellows, reds, blues and purples with an abundance of texture.

3 raku vases placed into the reduction container among flames

A little magic for your Saturday.

Within the kiln, where flames rise,
Draconis wakes with molten eyes.
Across its skin, raku fire streams,
A creation forged from potter's dreams.

From earth and flame its power is cast
Ancient breath in clay held fast.

#pottery #eastcoastkin #art

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I'm glad you can do that. Without back pain you can enjoy life more!