First day in Clay

Yes,
I'm working now. Today I did a handbuilt sculptural piece "The journey" with seven pieces, people and landscapes showing the journey from Tulsa to here or a journey of life. I will post pictures of it tomorrow. I threw a couple of bowls and now Jamie and I need to come up with the real plan. The substance of our show.
Steve Freedman is a great guy to work with. He is bright, thoughtful and sensitive and honest. He is a real thinker and shares his thoughts and expresses himself well. We talked about my book idea, basically how to stay inspired and pottery as a lifestyle not just a way to make a living and he really likes it. I showed him the issue of Studio Potter I was in and he really liked the article and what I said. It was a bit embarrassing to show it to him but he indicated he liked the way I expressed my feelings about business and life and found it refreshing.
He is incredible technically and if you haven't seen his website, look it up.
Jamie is great to work with. She works hard and is very talented. After a long day in the studio we threw together tonight.
I may gain more insight to throwing when I work with Steve. He says the secret is less surface tension and faster speed and then stay centered in the axis of the pot. I have not seen him throw yet but it should happen soon. It is great to still be learning and what an opportunity to work with others.
It is special. I looked out the window this morning and wondered how I really got here.