Perhaps good things do come to those who wait...

The stream of studio visitors over this week-end seemed to be especially joyous. Almost everyone admired the student's pots awaiting the firing in the kiln. And now as I tap these keys the kiln is heating up to temperature with these pots inside.

Also now in the kiln are four of the smaller 'Bottomless Vessels to Hold Change' that I made while I was waiting for the larger ones to go through their firing cycle. Maybe these are for 'small change'? Whatever their purpose, they were a joy to create. While visitors came in to the studio with questions and comments, I felt like I was doing quick sketches in clay. I think that I was more playful, perhaps because these were the pieces that I was making 'while I was waiting...'

Also while conversing with a couple from Southern California, I started a 'wall work'. I got so caught up, the day flew by and I totally forgot that I'd been on pins and needles awaiting the opening of the kiln.

Someone visiting the studio suggested that the work is reminiscent of a Madonna figure. If so, then perhaps she could be called 'Madonna of the Rockies'.... For now, she is drying slowly, and she reminds me that sometimes good things do come to those who wait.

Now I am headed down to the studio...can you believe the commute is a simple stairway...it takes a nanno second, really.

All of 'the big girls' made it through the kiln firing. Now come the color choices. Painting and pouring undergalzes and glazes. Keeping in mind that no matter what I plan, the kiln and the smoking barrel can often seem to have their own ideas!