Birchbark Vases

 Todays crop of Raku vessels. I created these by impressing slabs of clay onto some birch log pieces.

Raku Birchbark Vase.

 Paul Soldner is considered the "Father of American Raku". Thats his face emblazoned on my t- shirt smoking a cigar. He actually signed it at a convention and I wear it in his honor when I do a raku firing.  

 I have just pulled a successful piece out of the fire pit.

 

 

Raku U

 Did a Raku Fire today creating more of my "Birchbark" vessels.  

Little Cairn on the Boquet

 I really respond to the presence of cairns. They are sculpture that evokes a sense of impossibility, surprise, and mystery (especially when they are found, not made by the viewer). I also like them as studies in form and shadowing.  This little cairn was found along  the Boquet R. in the Hemlock forest. 9x9in pastel

Hulls Falls

 A small Plein-Air painting of Hulls Falls, a spectacular place to spend time on a hot day. There is an iron bridge over it but I left it out. I actually witnessed trout jumping UP the falls.  9x9in oil

Along the Boquet

 The first place we visit when we come to the ADK's is a quiet trail a short walk off the highway. This Hemlock forest along the Boquet river is a neverending source of beauty. 9x9in pastel

Birch Trees After a Rain.

 

 

A summer thunderstorm came through Keene Valley and wonderful mists arose out of the woods. 9x9in pastel