Hello everyone. I have just started the kiln for bisque-firing.
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The lower shelf.
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Mike made a pair of little owls as tests. Do you remember we bought a bead rack? They are the first ones to hang from it!
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| The top shelf |
I wanted to make another piece, but after a few hours' trial, nothing came out of the clay. So I gave up, and made an anteater for fun. The anteater we saw in the Zoo last weekend inspired me. He had gentle eyes and cute ears, so does mine!
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| My first anteater! |
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We went to the British Museum for my research on Saturday. I needed to look at the Lewis chessmen again. They are in a new bright display. I could see them in detail.
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| The Lewis chessmen |
We had stayed there until we became hungry. There are always so many interesting things to look at. These are Roman brooches. One is a rabbit. The orange one is a sandal brooch! Why? I thought it was a pickled cucumber! :D
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| Roman brooches. Rabbit and Sandal! |
Then we went to Soho to have dim sum. We found a restaurant recommended by the Time Out as well as Japanese expatriots. Yes, it was delicious!
Then I came across the Chinese stationary shop I had wanted to visit for years, by chance. I did some shopping!
After that, we went to Mayfair. After some shopping, we came back. What fun we had! It was also my monthly day-off. I usually have a half-day off each weekend. Once I take a day-off, it would take a few days for me to get back to the rhythm. so when I have got a project or two, I prefer to keep working.
I hope you had a good weekend, too!
sounds like a perfect weekend! beautiful brushes and can't wait to see the anteater :-)
ReplyDeleteHello Alison. We had a chilling and yummy weekend! : ) I am excited with the anteater! He looks gentle and sweet, just like the real one! Japanese ink painting is my hobby. I hope I would get back to it during summer!
DeleteFabulous anteater !
ReplyDeleteIt is always so interesting in your kiln.
Thank you, Willow. I am thrilled to have my own little anteater! : D
ReplyDeleteHello Midori, your new works look wonderful and interesting, I love the owls and the ant eater, hope they turn out well :) The Lewis chessmen are amazing, they have fascinated me for many years. I wish I lived closer to the British Museum .. have only been a couple of times, but as a potter it's a very useful place to gain inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI agree, a sandal does seem a strange thing to have as a brooch.
Hello Mark. Thank you. Mike made the flat owls as tests. : ) HS1 changed our lives. I used to go to Paris or Lille on day trips before it opened. Yes, the British Museum is a treasure land for me! The sandal brooch has puzzled me a lot. :D
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