Narrative Birds
In some cases, I use my ceramic bird form as a canvas for small narrative paintings. These birds are embellished with underglazes, coated with a clear glaze and then fired to cone 6 (2265 degrees F) in an electric kiln. Each one is an entirely unique work of art. They come with a driftwood wall mount.
I have been developing a vernacular of object images, each of which elicits a visceral response in human beings. We assign meaning, based on that response, to eggs, wishbones, sticks, feathers, stones, bones, nests, keys, and many items with which we have a singular personal relationship.
Flocks of Birds
I have been assembling birds in what I call “narrative groups.” They are all cone six porcelain. Some are glazed and some are carved through colored slip. You can see more flocks here.
16.005 6 Red Wings on a Branch, This will be available at the 2017 Missoula Art Museum auction
15.010 Four Seasons, 4 carved birds, $455.00
Narrative Birds
I make individual birds with narrative paintings on them. They are all cone six porcelain. I paint the images with underglaze and then coat them with clear glaze. these are a few example and there are more here. Email me any time, I will be happy to send you images of available narrative birds.
