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THE TOOLS OF THE ARTIST – BATS, CLAY SCALE, A WHEEL AND A BREEZY WINDOW<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n<\/div>\n \nM \u2022 I can see the classical influence, I imagine that time in Eastern Europe contributed to the obvious architectural influence in your work, I mean, the finials, the symetry, the moulding – Oh, and clearly, your were in Prague in those perfect early years when it was just being rediscovered as an emerging center for creatives ( before McDonalds!). When did you start throwing clay and getting the results you wanted? This is not an easy medium to master, but I know that there is generally that tipping point when all of a sudden, you discover that the magic is starting to happen – when did you discover your visual voice?<\/span><\/div>\n \n <\/span><\/div>\n \nL \u2022 Since 2001, I\u2019ve never looked back and can \nsay I\u2019m smitten with clay as a medium. I love throwing with white terracotta. \nIt has such a soft white color and smooth creamy texture. This clay, which is incredibly \npliable and forgiving, allows me to create the intricate, hollow finals that \nfunction as hidden drainage for the planters. I also think earthenware clay is \nbetter suited for growing healthy plants in the outdoor planters. Besides its long \ntradition in garden ware, terracotta can provide a cooler environment for \nplants during those hot summer days. \n<\/div>\n \n ![]() \nVARIOUS VESSELS DRYING IN THE STUDIO<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n \n \n <\/span><\/o:p><\/div>\n \nL \u2022 Well, thanks. Really, right now, it’s spring that drives me! Spring \nis the season for planters and I\u2019m gearing up by creating as many styles and \ndesigns as I can, I can’t help it, I am an artist. Still, I\u2019ve learned that my customers love variety. So this year I\u2019m \nstill offering the popular outdoor hanging planters but I\u2019m also introducing a \nnew indoor planter design that incorporates an Oyama insert – ideal for African \nViolets. I\u2019ve been nurturing about two dozed trailing African Violets in my studio \nspace all winter. They are finally taking on that trailing nature which looks \nso beautiful in the new finial planter design. \n<\/div>\n \n ![]() \n<\/div>\n \n<\/div>\n \n \n <\/span><\/o:p><\/div>\n \nL \u2022 I have a small home studio, which is a great \nplace to work everyday. My space is bright with diffused natural light that \ncomes through a bank of low windows, providing a beautiful view onto my small \nsuburban yard. I feel really lucky that I can be throwing something, look up \nand see a beautiful snowy landscape in Winter or the ornamental trees in full \nflower in the Spring. So distracting. <\/span> \n <\/span><\/div>\n |