Clearly Layered
October 5, 2016 Inspirational Art
The really cool thing about translucent canes is that whatever is set behind them shows through, allowing for all kinds of possibilities with imagery and depth. The cellular cane conversation started Monday now turns to how to apply translucent canes created more for textural application than for the images embedded inside.
Ivy Niles has got this particular idea down as can be seen here in what she calls a translucent lattice lace cane. Adding the mostly opaque flower patterns into the mix allows for the canes to add their own variation in layering to whatever they are applied to so the flowers sit ‘up’ on the surface while the translucent squares frame small sections of the layer beneath. The cane slices from this could be set corner to corner for a regular and consistent pattern or, due to the outer translucent edges, can be blended seamlessly into other patterns or can be applied as accent textures on corners or edges.
Ivy has several examples of how to apply this particular cane on the listing for it on Etsy (sold long ago, I’m afraid), so you can pop over to see this here or just rummage for other ideas in her Etsy shop. She also shows off more of her goodies on her website.
Inspirational Challenge of the Day: Today, accent, decorate or hand mark just the edges and corners of a piece. Let this kind of design suggest a focal point or maybe it won’t need a focal point but rather the texture may come together to create a pattern that becomes the focus and interest of the piece. Don’t judge what you’re doing. Just let yourself go and have fun.
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Outside Inspiration: Luminary Cellular
May 16, 2014 Inspirational Art
Stoneware and porcelain might not seem to be natural choices to depict biological elements but somehow Andrew Dewitt manages work that is fluid, graceful and looks nearly alive. This Black Fringed Porcelain Luminary was created using high-fired translucent porcelain with gloss and satin glazes. It is just one gorgeous piece among many that are highly organic and primarily cellular in design.
I was thinking that for those of us playing around with translucent clays, this piece could bring on just a flood of ideas. I know I’ve got a few thoughts swirling around in my mind from looking at Andrew’s work. Take a journey through his gallery on his beautiful website.
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The really cool thing about translucent canes is that whatever is set behind them shows through, allowing for all kinds of possibilities with imagery and depth. The cellular cane conversation started Monday now turns to how to apply translucent canes created more for textural application than for the images embedded inside.
Ivy Niles has got this particular idea down as can be seen here in what she calls a translucent lattice lace cane. Adding the mostly opaque flower patterns into the mix allows for the canes to add their own variation in layering to whatever they are applied to so the flowers sit ‘up’ on the surface while the translucent squares frame small sections of the layer beneath. The cane slices from this could be set corner to corner for a regular and consistent pattern or, due to the outer translucent edges, can be blended seamlessly into other patterns or can be applied as accent textures on corners or edges.
Ivy has several examples of how to apply this particular cane on the listing for it on Etsy (sold long ago, I’m afraid), so you can pop over to see this here or just rummage for other ideas in her Etsy shop. She also shows off more of her goodies on her website.
Inspirational Challenge of the Day: Today, accent, decorate or hand mark just the edges and corners of a piece. Let this kind of design suggest a focal point or maybe it won’t need a focal point but rather the texture may come together to create a pattern that becomes the focus and interest of the piece. Don’t judge what you’re doing. Just let yourself go and have fun.
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Like this blog? Lend your support with a purchase of The Polymer Arts magazine and visit our partners.
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Read MoreStoneware and porcelain might not seem to be natural choices to depict biological elements but somehow Andrew Dewitt manages work that is fluid, graceful and looks nearly alive. This Black Fringed Porcelain Luminary was created using high-fired translucent porcelain with gloss and satin glazes. It is just one gorgeous piece among many that are highly organic and primarily cellular in design.
I was thinking that for those of us playing around with translucent clays, this piece could bring on just a flood of ideas. I know I’ve got a few thoughts swirling around in my mind from looking at Andrew’s work. Take a journey through his gallery on his beautiful website.
If you like this blog, support The Polymer Arts projects with a subscription or issue of The Polymer Arts magazine as well as supporting our advertising partners.
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