Lisa Harnish Creations
Wheel Thrown Porcelain
Sgraffito in Terra Sigillata
Naked Raku
Sgraffito in Terra Sigillata
Naked Raku
New Sgraffito Work
I've often thought that I should blog about the creative process. It seems my style evolves so steadily, that I should document where I'm going, and what's drawing me down that path. Alas, between holding down a full time job (working on a computer all day long!), and then making pots in my spare time, spending even more time, sitting at computer at home to maintain a blog, just falls to the bottom of the priority list.
I like the metaphor of the Greek mythological Muses, inspiring the artist to create. Sometimes my muses are silent, sometimes they talk to me, sometimes they sing, and sometimes they screech at me! The seasons often influence my creativity levels too; getting ready for the Arizona Winter selling season tends to rev up the creative juices; the big heat in summer time makes me hibernate.
I've often thought that I should blog about the creative process. It seems my style evolves so steadily, that I should document where I'm going, and what's drawing me down that path. Alas, between holding down a full time job (working on a computer all day long!), and then making pots in my spare time, spending even more time, sitting at computer at home to maintain a blog, just falls to the bottom of the priority list.
I like the metaphor of the Greek mythological Muses, inspiring the artist to create. Sometimes my muses are silent, sometimes they talk to me, sometimes they sing, and sometimes they screech at me! The seasons often influence my creativity levels too; getting ready for the Arizona Winter selling season tends to rev up the creative juices; the big heat in summer time makes me hibernate.
In addition to larger, dramatic pieces, I also make a variety of simple, common vessels: mugs, bud vases, teabowls, earring bowls, ring dishes, lidded boxes, etc. These simple vessels are a great way for me to work with new glazes and learn how to fire my electric kiln. They're priced to be affordable and available at the art fairs I exhibit at, as well as the galleries that offer my work. Here's a few examples of recent work.
