The colour of water?

These pieces have just come out of the kiln, I have spent the last few weeks developing some glazes that evoke the feeling of water, or more specifically, the sea. This is in response to my visit to Venice followed by a few days of dawn to dusk surfing in Cornwall. Surfing is a great way to have a good look at the colour, light and movement of the sea. These pieces respond to my experience of the landscapes of Cornwall and Venice.

Time to paint

After visiting Venice and then surfing in Cornwall, I then made these. I'm not sure if they are finished yet, but they're getting close.

Trip to Venice

We have just got back from a few days in Venice. It is so rich in surfaces, colours and textures. You can feel the sense of history in the walls, which are layered with plaster, paint, graffiti and grime. It's an amazing place. I made these test pieces to try and recreate the feel of the place. I expect some of these surfaces to feed into up coming work.