Category Archives: Drawing

Trying new things– inspired by my surroundings :)

  These mugs are just a couple of experiments with slab building and brushwork. One day in class, my professor wanted me to show my classmates how I throw out a slab. She handed me a chunk of porcelain and … Continue reading

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Printing is in my Blood! :)

    So… my name is Kira, and I’m a print-aholic. I’ve been sober for 3 hours and 18 minutes (that’s when my print making class ended and I walked home). I’m hooked on print making! It’s so addictive. At … Continue reading

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Gaining confidence in the Studio– IN AUSTRALIA!!

    So, I do believe that I said I would kick some ass in the studio. I made good on my promise 🙂 Here is a quick snapshot of a couple of ceramic pieces– I have a few more … Continue reading

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Print Making First-timer… and having a blast making lino block prints :)

  So, I decided to take print making here in Australia just because I can and I heard good things about the program when I got here– and I had a studio elective to choose anyway. It turns out that … Continue reading

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I LOVE Australia :)

Amazing day here in Australia… the rain here is completely epic. When I was walking down to class today, all of the sidewalks looked like streams and I had to wear tennis shoes with socks for the studio. I didn’t … Continue reading

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Day 13 in Australia, and something to show for it :)

    It’s Monday night here. Classes are great, the people are so creative and open-minded and educated here in the studio, and the weather isn’t terrible. I do have my heater turned on, but only because it makes it … Continue reading

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Orchid illustration and the beauty of watercolor

  So, my iPod touch doesn’t take very clear pictures, but I can’t sync photos from my phone while I’m here in Australia so this is how it’s gonna have to be 😛  I drew this while waiting at the … Continue reading

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Settling into the studio

Brr… sooooo cold! I can’t stop drinking tea because I need it to keep warm. I haven’t been able to go to the store to get a heater or extra sweaters because I don’t have a car here and I … Continue reading

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Photos Photos Photos! Oh, these Colorful pots of mine…

  I am seriously so excited about all of my newest pieces! I just took another round of photos from my final firing when the semester ended, and they are bright, happy, and vibrant! I feel like my pots are … Continue reading

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The End of roommates, and the beginning of SUMMER!

  The semester is officially over. I have to be completely moved out of my apartment in 3 hours. Well, dorm, I should say. I’m just glad to leave it behind. 8:30pm isn’t coming around fast enough. I’ve got most … Continue reading

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