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      <image:caption>"Symbiosis" - I am so happy with how this turned out! The glaze brought it to life, and the big surprise of this piece is that the eyeballs can spin!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Sunrise" - This is a sort of prototype of a design that I hope will work (fingers crossed that it can spin after firing!).</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Valentine's saucers, 2 of 2. These are inspired by Sailor Jerry flash with the designs carved in. Ready for firing!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Fired and glazed! I am so excited to see how this one turns out.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Valentine's saucers, 1 of 2. These are inspired by Sailor Jerry flash with the designs carved in.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Symbiosis" - a look into the glazing process. Believe it or not, this lizard will (hopefully) be black with specks of highlight colors.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This is the biggest piece I have sculpted so far. Its intended purpose is to be a jewelry holder, with 8 holes in the ear, and space for necklaces. Hopefully she survives the kiln!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"On the Hunt", 1 of 3. The first duck plate, fired. The colors shocked me, and I am so excited to see the other two!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Symbiosis" - My first functional, sculptural pieces, bisque fired. I am so excited to continue sculpting!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"On the Hunt", unfired, 1 of 3. This series of plates use reactive glazes that drastically change color in the kiln. This was my first time experimenting with layering such unpredictable colors.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"On the Hunt", unfired, 2 of 3. This series of plates use reactive glazes that drastically change color in the kiln. This was my first time experimenting with layering such unpredictable colors.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"On the Hunt", unfired, 3 of 3. This series of plates use reactive glazes that drastically change color in the kiln. This was my first time experimenting with layering such unpredictable colors.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Ocean Gifts" - A platter for my seafood loving mom. This was a really fun project that totally came to life after firing.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Among the Clouds", 1 of 6. After the first firing, the marker disappears and detail can be added through the technique of spit-shading and filling in colors.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Kitty-Gram" unfired, 1 of 2 - a Valentine's plate inspired by American traditional tattoo imagery, and candy hearts.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Greenware pinch-pot espresso cups and saucers. Embellished with traditional Sailor-Jerry flash designs.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Sea Turtle" - commissioned small bowl</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Picture-book Bank, 1 of 5. Inspired by another favorite picture book, for a unique, joyful niece.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"A Year Gone By" - Gemini</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"A Round of Drinks", 1 of 7. Caipirinha</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"A Year Gone By" - Aquarius</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Day and Night", 1 of 2 (before firing). This set of 8 small glasses each feature a diurnal and nocturnal animal, respectively. This truly tested my precision and my eyes!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Among the Clouds", 2 of 6. After the first firing, the marker disappears and detail can be added through the technique of spit-shading and filling in colors.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pointillism Study, 1 of 8. Recreating past small art projects dot by dot.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Cohabitants" - early stage of a large project. Process of following basic outlines to create detailed impressions.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Water Stains", 1 of 3. Top down view of each glass, solidly filled.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>1 of 4. Sgraffito technique, etching out a friend and his trumpet!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"A Round of Drinks", 2 of 7. Old Fashioned</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"A Year Gone By" - Libra</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Picture-book Bank, 3 of 5. Inspired by another favorite picture book, for a unique, joyful niece.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Among the Clouds" - sketch, 1 of 2. The first step in almost every detailed painting project is the marker that burns completely away.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cat vase, 1 of 3. This piece was commissioned by a friend to commemorate past pets.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"A Round of Drinks", 3 of 7. Edna's Lunchbox.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"A Year Gone By" - Leo</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pointillism Study, 2 of 8. Recreating past small art projects dot by dot.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Among the Clouds" - sketch, 2 of 2. The first step in almost every detailed painting project is the marker that burns completely away.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"A Round of Drinks", 4 of 7. Margarita</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Kitty-Gram" unfired, 2 of 2 - a Valentine's plate inspired by American traditional tattoo imagery, and candy hearts.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>2 of 4. Sgraffito technique, etching out a friend and her oboe!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"A Year Gone By" - Virgo</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Honky Tonkin'", 1 of 5. Inspired by the lively atmosphere of Nashville's musical dancing scene.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pointillism Study, 3 of 8. Recreating past small art projects dot by dot.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Picture-book Bank, 1 of 3. Inspired by one of my favorite picture books.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Produce Plates", 1 of 2. This set of plates features produce from a specific area and follows the same painting technique as the "Ocean Gifts" platter.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Water Stains", 2 of 3. Each glass was designed by using different techniques (dipping, spilling, splashing, overflowing) to mark where the warm and cool drops would fill the glasses.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"A Round of Drinks", 5 of 7. Moscow Mule.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Ocean Gifts", 1 of 4. Here is an inside look at the initial impressions placed on the ceramic canvas.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"A Year Gone By" - Aries</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Honky Tonkin'", 2 of 5. Inspired by the lively atmosphere of Nashville's musical dancing scene.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"A Year Gone By" - Capricorn</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Ocean Gifts", 2 of 4. Here begins the process of adding color and depth to each subject.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Picture-book bank, 1 of 3. Another fun project inspired by a very sweet story, before being fired!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"A Year Gone By" - Pisces</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6941a07562041212305ec4bb/437b02ea-c01e-404b-a08d-1a8367320fec/dirty+martini+coaster.jpg</image:loc>
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      <image:caption>"A Round of Drinks", 6 of 7. Dirty Martini</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"A Year Gone By" - Scorpio</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Among the Clouds" - outlining, 1 of 2. The first lines on the vase that will remain after firing!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Vignettes of Bruce" - commissioned set of pet inspired coasters</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Picture-book Bank, 2 of 5. Inspired by another favorite picture book, for a unique, joyful niece.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Picture-book Bank, 2 of 3. Inspired by one of my favorite picture books, and characters, Davy.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Among the Clouds", 3 of 6. After the first firing, the marker disappears and detail can be added through the technique of spit-shading and filling in colors.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Honky Tonkin'", 3 of 5. Inspired by the lively atmosphere of Nashville's musical dancing scene.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Day and Night", 2 of 2 (before firing). This set of 8 small glasses each feature a diurnal and nocturnal animal, respectively. This truly tested my precision and my eyes!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cat vase, 2 of 3. This piece was commissioned by a friend to commemorate past pets.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pointillism Study, 4 of 8. Recreating past small art projects dot by dot.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Picture-book Bank, 3 of 3. Inspired by one of my favorite picture books.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"A Year Gone By" - Taurus</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Kitty-Gram" - a Valentine's plate inspired by American traditional tattoo imagery, and candy hearts.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"A Round of Drinks", 7 of 7. Daiquiri</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Picture-book Bank, 5 of 5. Inspired by another favorite picture book, for a unique, joyful niece.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"A Year Gone By" - Sagitarius</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Picture-book bank, 2 of 3. Another fun project inspired by a very sweet story, before being fired!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Gallery</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pointillism Study, 5 of 8. Recreating past small art projects dot by dot.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Among the Clouds" - outline, 2 of 2.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Ocean Gifts", 3 of 4. Each subject is connected through their color palate, and colors are thoughtfully layered to create depth after firing.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Among the Clouds", 4 of 6. Almost completely painted!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Gallery</image:title>
      <image:caption>"Honky Tonkin'", 4 of 5. Inspired by the lively atmosphere of Nashville's musical dancing scene.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6941a07562041212305ec4bb/4c005fa2-dd2d-4ee1-848c-14cdb4999417/cancer+fired.jpg</image:loc>
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      <image:caption>"A Year Gone By" - Cancer</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Gallery</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pointillism Study, 6 of 8. Recreating past small art projects dot by dot.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6941a07562041212305ec4bb/a31b05f9-dd84-461a-a6af-77caee403c5f/julia+grad+vas.jpg</image:loc>
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      <image:caption>3 of 4. Sgraffito technique, etching out a friend within nature!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Among the Clouds", 5 of 6. Almost completely painted!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Gallery</image:title>
      <image:caption>"Honky Tonkin'", 5 of 5. Inspired by the lively atmosphere of Nashville's musical dancing scene.</image:caption>
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    <image:image>
      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6941a07562041212305ec4bb/c1d9f51e-991c-41c2-ac1d-b45fa1061b5a/pointilism+tumbler+flowers.jpg</image:loc>
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      <image:caption>Pointillism Study, 7 of 8. Recreating past small art projects dot by dot.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6941a07562041212305ec4bb/2785cefa-0fe0-49bf-a243-e04b369daaf2/lobster+painted%2C+unfired.jpg</image:loc>
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      <image:caption>"Ocean Gifts", 4 of 4. A simple black outline and background are final touches before entering the kiln.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cat vase, 3 of 3. This piece was commissioned by a friend to commemorate past pets.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6941a07562041212305ec4bb/3e9848c7-6a24-46b3-97a1-190c02895697/wine+glasses+fully+painted+and+fired+again.jpg</image:loc>
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      <image:caption>"Water Stains", 3 of 3. Each glass was designed by using different techniques (dipping, spilling, splashing, overflowing) to mark where the warm and cool drops would fill the glasses.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Among the Clouds", 6 of 6. Almost completely painted!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>4 of 4. Sgraffito technique, etching out a friend and her oboe!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>"Produce Plates", 2 of 2. This set of plates features produce from a specific area and follows the same painting technique as the "Ocean Gifts" platter.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Picture-book bank, 3 of 3. Another fun project inspired by a very sweet story, before being fired!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Gallery</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pointillism Study, 8 of 8. Recreating past small art projects dot by dot.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Picture-book Bank, 4 of 5. Inspired by another favorite picture book, for a unique, joyful niece.</image:caption>
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