Category Archives: Nature

Trying new things– inspired by my surroundings :)

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

  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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A beach day at Byron Bay

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

    I finally got to take a day trip to Byron and spend a bit of time on the beach this weekend. The weather wasn’t exactly sunbathing weather, but I found ways to entertain myself. I made this frangipani … Continue reading →

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Printing is in my Blood! :)

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

    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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Lismore’s natural spectrum– it’s got me inspired!

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

    Just waltzing along. It was another beautiful day here in Lismore, Australia. Bright, sunny, and even the few raindrops that happened to fall were gleaming with reflected sunshine. This little shroom on a log is just another lovely … Continue reading →

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Surrounded by beauty

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

Ok, so my surroundings are beautiful here in Lismore, Australia. There are strangely beautiful plants that flower on their own leaves and the trees are lemon or cinnamon-scented. There are funny birds walking around with brightly colored heads and huge … Continue reading →

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Gaining confidence in the Studio– IN AUSTRALIA!!

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

    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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Getting back into it: It’s time to focus on what matters.

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

  I’ve been neglecting my artist self. I’ve been spending way too much time just relaxing and partying here. It’s time that I get back to my roots and remember why I’m here. I am inspired by plants like the … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

  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 :)

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

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 :)

Posted on June 24, 2013 by Kira Call Ceramics

    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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