Hil-Dee - Clay Fired Bowls

A1& B1 "Feeling Organic" green sculptural bowl 18" x approx. 7"

^5 stone ware - SOLD

This piece was form through the recycling process of my work. The bowl itself was formed using slip made while throwing 10 other pieces. So in essence contains a piece of each of the 10 vessels. The surface additions were created when I trimmed the bottoms of those same ten pots. I then carved and cut hole into the remaining surface area. So in essence what was left behind became its own entity.

C1, A2 & B2 "The Dance" series bowls

^03 earthenware - SOLD

vary slightly in size approx. 8" x 4"

Using my usual white bodied clay and a clay made by adding colored oxides, these bowl were formed by stacking the two different colored clays on my wheel in various configurations then throwing them together. This process caused the clay to dance together in its own unique way. Although these bowls are beautiful I cannot duplicate the way the colors meld together. Isn't this uniqueness why we search for the handmade over our cloning mechanic counterparts?

A4 "sunshine spiral" bowl

^03 earthen ware - $20.00 each (all SOLD)

5 1/2" x 4"

These playfully glazed bowls will surely become your favorite ice cream bowls. Each of my three children have their own special bowl similar to these but of varying colors. cereal, pudding, or ice cream are alway better when the playful spiral ends your meal.

B4 - "sky Spiral" bowl

cone 03 earthenware - SOLD

5 1/2" x 4 "

This wheel thrown bowl has a great balance when held. Glazed with underglazes and a clear. The blue spirals make me think of the sky when the wind is blowing. (only one small is left)

C4 "green and blue spiral" bowl

cone 03 earthenware - SOLD

7" x 3 1/2"

This bowl would add a festive flare to any side dish, or one heaping bowl of cereal.

A5 "Beautiful Bone" bowl

cone 03 earthenware - SOLD

5 1/2" x 3 1/2"

This bowl is rich in radial carving. The carving is accented by a black glaze wash. The overall piece was then glazed with bone color giving this bowl a vintage feel.

B5 "Earth Bowls"

cone 03 earthenware - SOLD (spiral brown) SOLD (square spots)

4" x 3", 3" x 2"

The warm brown palette on these unique bowls remind me of the rich earthen clay from which they was formed. Both bowls were wheel thrown and altered.

C5 "Green Spiral" bowl

cone 03 earthenware - SOLD

6" x 4"

The sharp green underglazing on these earthenware bowls give them a bright fun feeling. I plan on working more with the earthenware clay this fall.

C11 "Green & Blue Spiral" bowl

^5 stoneware - SOLD

8" x 4"

Wheel thrown and glazed in a rich deep sage green and ocean blue spiral. Great size for side dishes.

A12 & B12 "emerald beauty"

^5 stoneware - SOLD

8" x 4"

A close look at this bowl reveals a rich yet subtle variation of emerald green. Layers of slightly different hues make the bowl have depth while the carving o the outside lets you feel its richness

A14 & B14 - "Visceral" bowl - sculptural bowl

^5 stoneware - SOLD

If you read the description of the sister piece you will learn about this bowls construction process. The multiple built up and carved layers make this bowl seem to be a living entity. These pieces sort of create themselves, I am definitely planning on working on some more of these.

I love this bowl! The blue-turquoise color breaks brown bringing out the thrown spiral in the center. The sturdy handles would make this a great bowl to serve hot food in. The carved design embellishing the handle make this unique bowl a classy addition to any table.

The layering of glazes in this bowl mirror the beauty of a geode. This is set off by the contrasting dark matte glaze on the rim and handles. I can make bowls similar to this again but, never get the same results. The combination of the thickness of the glaze the exact temperature the kiln reaches and the atmosphere created by the surrounding pieces in the firing all become a part of the outcome. Each time I use this glaze combination the results are beautiful and different than the time before.