I glaze fired the moon rattle last week. Here it is sitting on the bag I made for carrying it. I sent it off to a dear friend who is an energy healer. I made the rattle specifically for her. She wanted it to symbolize the moon and the water, so I used a variety of homeopathic waters to bathe the carving and smooth out the lines. I think I found a new technique for my carvings. The method of … Read More
This evening there will be a solar eclipse of the moon that will be visible from the Northwest at 6:18pm, if we can see it through the cloud cover. To celebrate the eclipse, I am glazing the ceramic moon rattle I carved. The photo shows it after the bisque firing. The next step is to glaze and fire. This is the step that leads to a mysterious outcome even for the most experienced ceramic artist. I am working on embracing … Read More
Here it is May. If you know my usual schedule, you know it is time for the annual Camano Island Studio Tour! As amazing as this may seem if you know me, I have taken a sabbatical from opening my studio during the tour this year. After 8 years on the tour, I needed a break. I have entrusted Matzke Fine Art on Camano Island with a favorite selection of my paintings, a few new ceramic pieces and an … Read More