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Saturday, January 27, 2007
moving on
Yesterday was the last day of high school for my younger son, the potter. He had enough credits to graduate early, mainly because he's been on a fast track for math and science since middle school. These are some of his recent bowls. A few days ago he received his acceptance from Northern Arizona University at Flagstaff, which has an excellent, world-class program for wood-fired ceramics--my son's passion.
Naturally, I'm really proud of him and excited for his future as an artist. And also naturally, I'm feeling kind of sentimental and squishy about the impending empying of the nest. Images of both of my boys from baby and childhood keep popping into my mind. Since this is an art blog, I won't go into details with that, and they'd probably hate it anyway! But art and life are always mixing it up. ¶ 4:15 PM
Yesterday was the last day of high school for my younger son, the potter. He had enough credits to graduate early, mainly because he's been on a fast track for math and science since middle school. These are some of his recent bowls. A few days ago he received his acceptance from Northern Arizona University at Flagstaff, which has an excellent, world-class program for wood-fired ceramics--my son's passion. Naturally, I'm really proud of him and excited for his future as an artist. And also naturally, I'm feeling kind of sentimental and squishy about the impending empying of the nest. Images of both of my boys from baby and childhood keep popping into my mind. Since this is an art blog, I won't go into details with that, and they'd probably hate it anyway! But art and life are always mixing it up. ¶ 4:15 PM
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Art and life always mixing it up, huh? Gal, you ain't seen nothing yet! Congrats to your son and best wishes for the exciting college years ahead. How lucky are you to be in line for all the wonderful production excesses! I'm so jealous!
Thanks--and yes it
s great, our cupboards and shelves are already growing very well stocked with his bowls, mugs, teapots, casseroles...there is even a gorgeous planter...I love it. At first I hesitated to use his stuff, it seemed too precious. But he was adamant--use it! If it breaks I'll just make more! A lesson in detachment I guess.
s great, our cupboards and shelves are already growing very well stocked with his bowls, mugs, teapots, casseroles...there is even a gorgeous planter...I love it. At first I hesitated to use his stuff, it seemed too precious. But he was adamant--use it! If it breaks I'll just make more! A lesson in detachment I guess.
Hi Rebecca, linked to you via Bob Martin and I look forward to reading through your posts. Your work is beautiful.
My son is also quite into pottery. Not sure if he will pursue it-he is only 11, but for now I have plenty of bowls and other oddly shaped objects with which to decorate my house:-)
My son is also quite into pottery. Not sure if he will pursue it-he is only 11, but for now I have plenty of bowls and other oddly shaped objects with which to decorate my house:-)
Thanks Tracy, welcome to my blog. I will visit yours too! And you never know what kids will end up doing, do you? I'm sure you are encouraging him well by having his things around your house.
Pottery fever hit my son only a year or so ago, although he'd been doing other 3-D things for awhile (some nice metal jewelry--I liked that phase too!)And his work may well evolve into something else by the time he is done with college. I myself started out in printmaking, something I could never face now with all its intricate technical aspects. But something is gained with every kind of work you (or your kids)do.
Pottery fever hit my son only a year or so ago, although he'd been doing other 3-D things for awhile (some nice metal jewelry--I liked that phase too!)And his work may well evolve into something else by the time he is done with college. I myself started out in printmaking, something I could never face now with all its intricate technical aspects. But something is gained with every kind of work you (or your kids)do.
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