Category Archives: Art

One of those nights…

Posted on November 20, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

So, today is one of those thinking days… the kind where you remember good times, and also the people who hurt you. For me, I remembered a few people who I met in Auz. I also remembered a good old … Continue reading →

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I think… I’ve got the blue glaze I want :)

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

    I loaded a kiln on Friday night, fired for 9 hours and 25 minutes on Saturday, unloaded Sunday afternoon, and got the most exciting glaze results I’ve had in a while. I was literally jumping with joy while … Continue reading →

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Color tile testing– I think I’ve got what I want!

Posted on November 13, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

    So, I drew up my color tiles instead of making tiles and painting underglaze, doing inlay, waxing, and glazing them… I saved a bunch of time. My justification: it’s like choosing wallpaper. This isn’t a shortcut just to … Continue reading →

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Hey, all– here are a few new ideas out of my studio!

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

  I’m continuing the aloe surface design, because it seems to be successful. The form design, however, is brand new! Lately I have been making a lot of lattes and cappuccinos at home, so I decided it would be a … Continue reading →

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15 Days Left in Lismore– I might be getting attached

Posted on September 11, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

    Ok, so it has been a long time in the making, but I think I finally almost feel comfortable here. Yes, a car and a job and maybe an off-college living situation would make me even more comfortable, … Continue reading →

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Grevillea Flowers and Cheeky Dragons

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

I am going to miss print making. I don’t know if I will be able to do it when I get back to the states unless I enroll in the class. This is my Grevillea flower copper plate printed in … Continue reading →

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33 days left in Oz

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

  My stay here in Lismore is coming to an end. But– the end is the beginning of my ten day vacation to Perth after uni stuff finishes 🙂 I will be sad to leave my friends here, but I … Continue reading →

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Tuning out to Tune in

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

    Photo: greenware work in progress, a big serving bowl with an Australian Grevillea flower inlaid in red underglaze.   Sometimes, the world is too noisy of a place for focus. Too much going on, too many people who … Continue reading →

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Sharpening my colored pencil drawing skills– Orchid Study

Posted on August 16, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

  Ahh, the perfect photo subject reference– an orange Phalaenopsis orchid. Until this, I have not drawn an orchid using a photo reference in detail on paper. This is my first real paper study of a phalaenopsis orchid. I did … Continue reading →

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Lismore River Walk– a printmaking adventure

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

  Okay, there is a reason for the repeated photo of this dirty plant. Today for print making class, we were told to meet up at a park by the river downtown, so I hitched a ride to meet my … Continue reading →

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