Category Archives: About Me

March 6

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Rae

It is cold today.  March is a potluck of weather conditions.  But I don’t mind working in the studio when it is cold if I run the heater, have warm throwing water, and the clay isn’t cold.  Cold clay gives … Continue reading →

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Common Questions

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Rae

Although pottery isn’t my full time pursuit, I treat it professionally.  That means, I set time to work in the studio and then go there; I maintain a website and have business cards; and, I keep financial records.  Since I often … Continue reading →

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A New Beginning

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Rae

The New Year has begun.  And although I am optimistic about all 2013 has to offer, 2013 feels different…larger.   Perhaps that is because while I am welcoming the new year, I am also welcoming a new decade of my … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Quantifier

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Rae

I admit that I like to quantify things – by weight/volume/ whatever – give me a number to associate with it and it feels more tangible.  In fact, when I cook, I use 2 timers – one counts down based … Continue reading →

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Don’t wait for it – work for it

Posted on September 26, 2012 by Rae

I’ve never been successful waiting for creativity and motivation to strike.  However, I have been successful finding creative solutions and getting a lot of work done when I work – even if I don’t feel like it.  The discipline of … Continue reading →

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Autumnal Equinox

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Rae

“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.”                                                  - Emily Bronte Happy Fall! … Continue reading →

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Photo shoot

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Rae

As I have developed into a potter, I have learned a lot of things – how to make pots, mix glazes, load kilns, recycle clay…  But what I didn’t think I would have to learn is how to have my … Continue reading →

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Cultivating Creativity

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Rae

Creativity is a concept that I have had to re-define.  Initially, I thought you were born creative; and there is a lot of propoganda out there  to support this mispreception.  At this point in life, I realize that being creative … Continue reading →

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September 1st

Posted on September 1, 2012 by Rae

There are signs all around that fall is almost here: Labor day plans are being made Mums are being planted Starbucks is selling Pumpkin Spice Lattes (not to me though – I don’t like to dilute coffee’s flavor with anything … Continue reading →

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Summer Luxuries for a Potter

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Rae

Summer in eastern NC is relentlessly hot and humid.  Although I love going out to the studio in the morning in my p.j.’s and working until after 8 in daylight, it is hot and I long for the cool autumn … Continue reading →

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