GaptoothStudios

Fairytales, Fantasy, & Fear at the Mint Museum

2012-02-23T07:02:00.008-08:00

One of my sculptures is included in this exhibition!

CHARLOTTE, NC (February 9, 2012) – Fairytales, fantasies, and horror stories are inescapable in our current culture – and now an exhibition exploring these primal themes will open at Mint Museum Uptown on March 3.

Fairytales, Fantasy, & Fear will be on view until July 8.

Generosity of Spirit: The Gifts of Penland Artists

2012-02-15T05:18:00.007-08:00

An exhibition of contemporary ceramics, jewelry, and metalwork by 68 artists affiliated with Penland School of Crafts. A portion of each sale will be donated to expand Penland’s ceramic and metal studios.

Check out this show online!
I donated this sculpture:

Show at Eric Shindler

2011-12-30T08:51:00.000-08:00

And here's some of the goofy stuff I made after the 81 day canoe trip:

Finally! Settling into my new island lifestyle and trying to update photos of new work. These are from the November show "Fighting Rainbows" at the Eric Shindler Gallery in Richmond. A two person show with my friend and amazing painter Scott Phillips.

Mouth in Progress

2011-03-09T15:40:00.001-08:00

What's happening!? I have a suspicion these subterranean levels are about to birth something terrible. Why you do this to me porcelain?

Etsy Shop!

2011-02-11T14:34:00.000-08:00

I did it! The GaptoothStudios official Etsy Shop is now up and running. Take a looksee!

GaptoothStudios Etsy Shop

Toothy Teeths

2011-02-03T11:05:00.001-08:00

Hooray! Well, here's the finished pendant amongst some others after the high fire. Hope you enjoyed the mini process documentary. On to chain making and photographs!! So close...

A Work In Progress

2011-01-21T10:46:00.000-08:00

Here is one of the pendant ideas I've been working on.

My goal is to have the Etsy Shop up by next Wednesday!

The first photo shows the piece in its' green (unfired) state and the second in its' green state after painting. After the preliminary bisque firing (approx 1800 F) I will add a black wash with stains, carefully apply clear glaze to the teeth and then fire to cone 6 (approx 2200 F). In the high temperatures this porcelain will shrink 20%. The end result: the colors will be deeper with better contrast, the teeth will be shiny and the clay will have a vitrified sheen. Keep posted! (Just added the third photo: after bisque firing with black wash.)

New Jewelry!

2011-01-04T19:14:00.000-08:00

Here is some of the latest jewelry. My friend commissioned me to create one of a kind pieces as gifts for friends and family. We worked on the designs together, and after a near kiln disaster there was a Christmas miracle and these earrings emerged. I am really happy with the results!

Commissioned Gifts!

2010-12-13T10:19:00.000-08:00

Here is what I came up with for a commissioned "lion necklace".
It's a porcelain pendant, painted with mason stains. The chain is sterling silver with a handmade silver clasp.
Drop me a line if you have something on your wish list!
gaptoothstudios@gmail.com
Etsy site coming soon!

SOFA Chicago 2010

2010-12-02T07:45:00.000-08:00

These are some of the new pieces that I exhibited with Sherrie Gallerie @ SOFA this year. Chicago was a blast and I saw some amazing art work at this show.
Photos by Terry Brown.

Another Fall, Another Singing House

2010-09-09T11:19:00.000-07:00

Rolling right along in the studio on some pieces for SOFA Chicago with the Sherrie Gallerie. Here is a teapot in its drying stage, right before the firing. The clay is so beautiful in this state.

The New Studio! Starring: Attic Cats and the Ultralounge

2009-11-12T14:02:00.000-08:00

Here's a few glimpses into the wonderful space I just moved into.

Work in progress on a rainy Richmond night.

The Guest Bedroom. Sweet Dreams!

Morning Wake Up.

Sailor Checking out the wistful view.

Eric Shindler Satellite Gallery

2009-10-20T08:27:00.001-07:00

Here are a few examples of some the work that will be on display November 6th during Richmond's First Friday art walk on Broad Street. I made everything with Grolleg porcelain cone 6. Color was added with a variety of mason stains.

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Photos by Vineet Gordhandas