Little Bubba

Preparing for the Woodfiring

I didn't realize it, but woodfiring is kinda a big deal for pottery people. Just look at these two guys as they load the kiln. They NEVER smile, but here they are practically giddy. The guy in the kiln is from Texas Tech. That's another thing I didn't know - when you have a woodfiring, potters from all around come to participate (and have some of their work fired as well).

Here is Steve Hilton, the dude in charge. He cut wood into the night preparing for two days of firing.

I think they started the kiln around midnight Friday night. I came in at 4:30 am...AM...to help out. Here is the sun shining through the wall in the early morning. You can see the smoke coming off the kiln, and notice all the wood...that's not all of it.

Bossy Britches

Cow Skulls - Drawing I

"Night, Noon, and Morning" painting

I had posted the sketch book version of this earlier. Here is the final product that I turned in. Remember, this is the one that had questionable spacial orientation.

Old Friends and New Beginnings

We had our first official meal in the new addition this weekend while some friends were staing with us.

My Little Pony

Nacho is short enough to slip under the hot wire fence. He's always where he's not supposed to be, but he so gosh darn cute!