Wilhelmina the Whale

One of my friends has her own studio and makes the coolest pottery. When I expressed interest in her work, she asked if I wanted to give pottery a try. That was about 5 years ago.  Let me say, I am not, NOT, a naturally creative person.  It takes a lot of work to get the creative juices to flow.  But I gave it a try...for a few months.   Then, one day, those swirling waters of life threatened to drown me... I found out my son had leukemia.  And, all my energies went towards taking care of my son.

Flash forward to last September when Pam asked me if I was interested in coming back to her studio.  I was interested, but I am not the most patient person.  I realize Pam has been at this for 15 years, but I want to be able to make pieces like hers TODAY.  Not 15 years from now.  Is anyone else out there like that?

Well, I am back at her studio. I decided it would be fun to make a bank for my young niece for Christmas.  (My 53 year old brother had his first child this year!) The bank is shaped like a whale... Wilhelmina Whale is her name.   Here is a photo of it in its current state.

She is drying.  I'm hoping to be able to put some underglazing on her this week.  I'm pretty happy with her.  She's not perfect.....but neither am I, right?

Joy and Peace,
Kelly