Monthly Archives: June 2011

First 20 orchids sculpted today

Posted on June 25, 2011 by deborahgowerceramics

 Today I sculpted 20 ceramic orchid flowers. They take forever although I am getting quicker as I get more experience with the form.  Thinking I will do one for each year of Ellis Rowans life. (1849-1922).  So by my calculations that would 73 years plus … Continue reading →

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Banksia pieces for End of Year exhibition are taking seed

Posted on June 20, 2011 by deborahgowerceramics

Yesterday was a huge day at TAFE 8am to 6pm – playing with clay all day – happy but tired clay days I have a few banksia vase/sculptures drying now.  Three have gone through a bisque firing already. Two I sculptured yesterday … Continue reading →

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and the winner is …..

Posted on June 5, 2011 by deborahgowerceramics

And the favourite pic is Picture No 2 – Thanks everyone so much for voting – Now it is designing time. Waterlillies and dragonflies – beautiful Giant Waterlily, Nymphaea pubescens, with a Giant Petaltail dragonfly, Petalura ingentissima. Watercolour and gouache by … Continue reading →

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