Figure Study with Heart, Woodfired - Figure Study with Heart, Woodfired I A81089 blues and hints of purple

blues and hints of purple and orange

all detailed with lines of gold pen work

pre-designed glass sheets are fired

it displays an angular aesthetic and a a rich red patina

Then addition to create a unified composition

Figure Study with Heart, Woodfired - Figure Study with Heart, Woodfired I A81089 blues and hints of purpleThe surface on these one of a kind stoneware clay figures with a heart cut out was achieved by the atmospheric firing wood fired kiln: the kiln is fueled with woods of variable size throughout its seven day firing. The ash is carried on the flame and airflow throughout the kiln until landing on the surface of a piece, vaporizing to become glaze.