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Work for Christmas Show Available This Week

Thank you everyone, we are now at 7400!  I have created some work for the Christmas show at the college.  I dedicated time and energy due to the high demand  for my work.  I love working my craft, developing, teaching and growing.

New Work Just Out of the Kiln!

It has been an exciting week!  I have several works that have come out of the kiln.  I'm excited about my glazed and bisque fired pieces.  I can see definite growth in my skill and ability over this semester.  I'm in the process of exceeding my personal goals in all of my classes.  I love the journey and the personal understanding of my inner universe and how I'm connected to the world.  I happily show my work to everyone that's willing to look and listen.  As an artist, I have built up a following of my work.  It is amazing how many people are interested in what I'm currently working on.  The excitement and energy generated by all of my fans motivates me to produce unique work.  Additionally I daily work with other artists, by providing encouragement, support, critiques and fundamental art instruction.  As an artist, it is important to develop your craft as much as possible.  Experimenting with clay, wood, metal, glass, ice or other mediums will give you great flexibility and longevity as an artist.  There are artists that are constantly trying to find their voice.  I work in multiple mediums daily, which give me a total experience and boost in my creativity.  I wake up everyday fired up to create work that I dreamed about creating.

Enjoy the Journey!

To me it is very important that I enjoy the journey, discovery and growth of my work!  There are several milestones reached today that will be anniversaries tomorrow.

Mentor New & Current Artists

     I take every opportunity possible to spend time encouraging and listening to artists.  There are a lot of opportunities to encourage artists to continue on their path of success.  I'm not saying that the road will be easy.  I deal with a certain type of dynamic that can't move me off of my calling and personal goals.  I keep the main thing the main thing.  I aim for excellence daily and pursue a worthy idea and cause relentlessly.  I always remember that if you can't find the certain circumstances that you are looking for, create them!

     One of the major keys is to manage and control your time everyday.  I know I accomplish more things in a day by 8 am then most people may accomplish over a 3 day or 1 week period.  I choose to get more time out of everyday.  That is how more years can be gained.

     It is an honor for fellow students to ask me for feedback on their work.  It is also additionally awesome when they ask me about specific art classes and ask for recommendations to open some doors.  I always ask fellow students the following questions:  How fast do you want to run?  That determines how passionate an artist is about our craft.  Are you willing to create work hours before and after class?  How much studio time hours have you done this semester? What GPA are you trying to achieve?  Are you trying to be an artist or a painter or sculptor?   You can have a favorite medium that you work.  As an artist a diversified portfolio is what is going to get you well ahead of your peers.

7300 Visitors to the Website

Thanks to everyone around the country and world we have reached a great milestone!

First Glazed Piece of the Semester!

My first glazed piece came out of the kiln last week.  I took time to take the piece on a small tour around campus and the Gastonia area.  It was amazing to see the reactions and positive comments on the color, texture and unique look of my work!  Currently working on my second lino-cut and metal etching in my print making class.  My kite and grades are soaring in sculpture!  I'm still getting prepared for the Christmas show.  Work is due shortly after Thanksgiving.

Website at 7200 Visitors!

Thank you to everyone that has taken time to visit my website!  We are now over 7200 visitors!  I will be putting more information out on this historic event!

First Glazed Piece Out of Kiln!

My first glazed piece came out of the kiln yesterday!  I'm glad I chose a raspberry glaze instead of a blue that would have covered my texture.  I love the way there's a splash of color within the texture that dominates the entire vessel.  I'm going to be using the raspberry glaze in the production of a lot of my works this semester.

Carl's Gallery Website is at 7100 Visits!

Thanks to everyone that has taken time out of their busy day to view my work!  I will be posting new work soon!  The top 3 states that have visited the site are North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia!  The top 5 countries that have visited the site are:  #1United States, #2 Thailand, #3 Philippines , #4 United Kingdom & Malaysia. #5 Germany, Ireland & Egypt.  These current stats are based on visits to the website.  Placement can change any day.  Thanks to everyone for viewing my work!

I Will Have Work Available for Christmas Show

I appreciate all the people that have been asking about my work. Yes, it is official. I will have 2D & 3D work at the 2011 Christmas Show.  Today I created about a 1/3 of the ceramics intended for the show.  Additionally I'm working on prints and other one of a kind pieces for the show. I appreciate all of the in person questions, emails and telephone calls.  I love my work too!  I want to continue to present my best work to the world!

Through the Fire

Good Evening

                      Take time to go see Through the Fire, a solo 3D ceramics and functional pottery show!  This show will have new work added to it each week throughout the month of November.