tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33966078042931617152024-03-13T16:49:21.198-04:00jen jeglinski ceramicsjen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-17031839848398591762010-01-18T21:17:00.006-05:002010-01-18T21:47:46.744-05:00Long break coming to an endWhere on earth have I been? I had hoped to be posting more regularly, but life took over. Since my last post (in October!) we had some renovations done to our kitchen. This took over our home from right before Thanksgiving until mid-December. Living out of boxes, walking past piles of our belongings and trying to keep the dust out of our living space while gearing up for the holiday season was a bit hectic to say the least, but completely worth it in the end.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/S1UZp2xWhGI/AAAAAAAAALs/kr4ARY3N-3s/s1600-h/IMG_3731.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/S1UZp2xWhGI/AAAAAAAAALs/kr4ARY3N-3s/s320/IMG_3731.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428273132732843106" border="0" /></a>Now we have a much more spacious and efficient kitchen that is easy to maintain with extra cupboards and pretty to look at. Now as I wake up each morning to our cozy new room, I enjoy spending time sitting at our table drinking tea.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/S1UZqbwLOBI/AAAAAAAAAL8/khZrv41j_aQ/s1600-h/IMG_4721.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/S1UZqbwLOBI/AAAAAAAAAL8/khZrv41j_aQ/s320/IMG_4721.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428273142660020242" border="0" /></a>This makes my chef fiance very happy and has been inspiring him to cook some fancy and elaborate meals. Just today he started a batch of homemade kim chi. This was from our perfectly quiet New Year's dinner.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/S1UaghNCvsI/AAAAAAAAAMM/-5lfFUnVT7Y/s1600-h/IMG_5003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/S1UaghNCvsI/AAAAAAAAAMM/-5lfFUnVT7Y/s320/IMG_5003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428274071836212930" border="0" /></a>All the renovations at home made the holidays sort of just slip past. Days just vanished as I was busy with my shop, day job, renovations and the usual Xmas hustle and bustle. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/S1UagUPlecI/AAAAAAAAAME/Cvwem0a2quA/s1600-h/IMG_4781.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/S1UagUPlecI/AAAAAAAAAME/Cvwem0a2quA/s320/IMG_4781.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428274068357216706" border="0" /></a>In the studio I am back to glazing a new round of work. The holidays cleared me out, giving me room to work on some more new ideas and focus on some old familiar items too. Glaze firings are always exciting since you never really know how the glazes will come out. This firing will feature 3 new glaze colors: bright avocado green, apple red, and tangerine orange. I can hardly wait!jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-66646157436644176072009-10-21T21:32:00.009-04:002009-10-21T22:09:34.803-04:00Back to itI have been a bad blogger, its true. And for most of the summer I was a bad potter. The trade off was much needed time to enjoy the summer and relax on weekends and evenings instead of pushing myself. But, now I'm back to the studio and back to work.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/St-5RH3T8TI/AAAAAAAAALE/gX5Rc9XbRs0/s1600-h/IMG_3223.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/St-5RH3T8TI/AAAAAAAAALE/gX5Rc9XbRs0/s320/IMG_3223.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395234582433100082" border="0" /></a>Instead of potting, much of my newly discovered free time was spent in our garden or processing our veggies. After all of our hard work and trying season of cool weather and tons of rain, we couldn't stand to part with any of our homegrown produce. All summer our fridge was packed to the gills with kale, chard, chili peppers and squash. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/St-9tO9LApI/AAAAAAAAALc/p3Vehz-Aw0g/s1600-h/IMG_2593.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/St-9tO9LApI/AAAAAAAAALc/p3Vehz-Aw0g/s320/IMG_2593.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395239463419576978" border="0" /></a>As the end of August rolled around we (for the first time ever) canned our food. It was labor intensive, but after 3 or 4 days of prepping, washing jars and cooking up batches, we ended up with quite a collection of yummy garden treats to get us through the cold months.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/St-7ZLzLHsI/AAAAAAAAALU/FCMUwlkY8Dc/s1600-h/IMG_2384.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/St-7ZLzLHsI/AAAAAAAAALU/FCMUwlkY8Dc/s320/IMG_2384.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395236919951695554" border="0" /></a>To name a few: curried zukes, bread and butter pickles, pickled garlic, three kinds of hot sauce, and a few chutneys. Mmmm.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/St-7YqOEvMI/AAAAAAAAALM/2hu830wJ5Ts/s1600-h/IMG_2371.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/St-7YqOEvMI/AAAAAAAAALM/2hu830wJ5Ts/s320/IMG_2371.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395236910937717954" border="0" /></a>Now that our garden is pretty much finished (except for that hardy kale!) and its too cold to spend time by the creek, I'm getting back to it. Working on some new ideas and restocking my shop....just in time for the cool weather. Chili anyone?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/St--YjMXMOI/AAAAAAAAALk/pl6X1lERfwM/s1600-h/IMG_3364.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/St--YjMXMOI/AAAAAAAAALk/pl6X1lERfwM/s320/IMG_3364.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395240207586373858" border="0" /></a>jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-59701484733197812262009-08-04T21:24:00.007-04:002009-08-04T22:42:27.478-04:00Summer daysShortly after my last update, I decided to participate in a small craft show in my backyard during the <a href="http://rosendalestreetfestival.ning.com/">Rosendale Street Festival</a> in the Belltower Market.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SnjtQz8yGsI/AAAAAAAAAKs/D0m_4Lk8crE/s1600-h/IMG_2100.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SnjtQz8yGsI/AAAAAAAAAKs/D0m_4Lk8crE/s320/IMG_2100.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366299829090785986" border="0" /></a>It was the first time I had shown my stoneware work and I realized as I was setting up my table that the last time I participated in a show of any kind was five years ago.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SnjtQQIFbUI/AAAAAAAAAKk/OP5F1xnGrpo/s1600-h/IMG_2068.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SnjtQQIFbUI/AAAAAAAAAKk/OP5F1xnGrpo/s320/IMG_2068.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366299819474513218" border="0" /></a>I ran into many old friends and made some new ones. In particular, I found my fiber counterpart in <a href="http://alisontauber.etsy.com/">Alison Tauber</a>'s silkscreened clothing. We noticed our work has a similar design sense and color scheme. I came home with this excellent t-shirt printed on organic cotton.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/Snjt6i5O7TI/AAAAAAAAAK0/er78gABvoDM/s1600-h/tauber+tee.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 319px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/Snjt6i5O7TI/AAAAAAAAAK0/er78gABvoDM/s320/tauber+tee.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366300546067000626" border="0" /></a>It was good to get out and show my new body work which has only been seen and sold on etsy. I heard lots of good feedback and met a few local shop owners. Most importantly, it gave me the inspiration I was looking for to get me back in the studio.jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-33457226616278106902009-07-13T23:03:00.000-04:002009-07-13T23:32:14.159-04:00Vacation mode and front pageHappy summer! Hard to believe it's been exactly a month since my last post. I have been on a bit of a sabbatical from working in my studio. Aside from a major cleaning and purging, I have been reading up on marketing art both on and off the internet. There are so many resources that I've found with a little digging around the internet and library. Most importantly, I'm rediscovering how good it feels to unplug from the computer and relax by the creek we live near. I think this desire to reconnect with nature is even stronger after cool and rainy June.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/Slv4own0GfI/AAAAAAAAAKc/EP0pfe8P6bk/s1600-h/shop+front.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 262px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/Slv4own0GfI/AAAAAAAAAKc/EP0pfe8P6bk/s320/shop+front.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358149560817687026" border="0" /></a>I have lots of work to photograph still and post. My shop is pretty full at the moment, but as of today, I decided to go into semi-vacation mode in my shop. I am excited to get back to making new work and want to focus my energies on making for the next few weeks. So, I'm going to post less often and renew here and there. I'll post pictures of my progress, both in my studio and garden real soon. Hopefully there will be lots of growth in both areas!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/Slv29uJg-zI/AAAAAAAAAKU/h0bvvu6STMM/s1600-h/Celadon+and+terracotta+treasury+2+mugs.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/Slv29uJg-zI/AAAAAAAAAKU/h0bvvu6STMM/s320/Celadon+and+terracotta+treasury+2+mugs.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358147721907731250" border="0" /></a>This month, I was included in two absolutely beautiful treasuries, both of which made it to the front page of etsy. It would be really swell if etsy had some way of notifying sellers that they were on the front page, other than the rush of convos and hearts you get during that brief time. Either way, I was especially flattered by this one assembled by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5690436">windowseatbooks</a>. It included two of my items and other potters I admire. Plus a few new sellers I've never heard of before.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/Slv29WVQ2KI/AAAAAAAAAKM/tBDsyUBjxEU/s1600-h/in+anticipation+of+autumn+treasury.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/Slv29WVQ2KI/AAAAAAAAAKM/tBDsyUBjxEU/s320/in+anticipation+of+autumn+treasury.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358147715514554530" border="0" /></a>For whatever reason, the one assembled by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7261387">owlonthesill</a> just may be my all time favorite. Thanks to both sellers!jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-33547725447769859702009-06-13T09:51:00.001-04:002009-06-13T10:03:14.484-04:00Out of spaceBefore I start a new body of work, I need to start with a fresh and organized space. Yesterday as I was cleaning the shelves where I store finished work and work in progress, I could see I was completely out of space. I have two entire shelves of work that are waiting to find homes. So, I am marking down items that have been around for a while. Check out my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5279280&section_id=5359594">OUT OF SPACE SALE</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SjOw5FJgODI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/JXVWwli48cY/s1600-h/IMG_4764.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SjOw5FJgODI/AAAAAAAAAJ0/JXVWwli48cY/s320/IMG_4764.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346811677299980338" border="0" /></a>I'll be adding new items until I can see the back of my deep shelves. That means lots of items at super affordable prices.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SjOxJfA3JZI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/3OyMegU43D0/s1600-h/IMG_1374.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SjOxJfA3JZI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/3OyMegU43D0/s320/IMG_1374.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5346811959120962962" border="0" /></a>jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-90170591887617886272009-05-29T19:45:00.000-04:002009-05-29T20:41:07.501-04:00Interview and a garden updateI've been interviewed on <a href="http://www.artsybeat.com/">Artsy Beat</a>'s blog. Click <a href="http://www.artsybeat.com/artisan-spotlight-jen-jeglinski/">here</a> to see it. If you're not familiar with Artsy Beat, you should definitely check it out. Lots of interviews with artists in all mediums and some helpful articles too. A great way to get some inspiration and learn about other artists on etsy and around the world.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SiB5DaQKyxI/AAAAAAAAAI8/bp2QbOc7fbg/s1600-h/artsy+beat+front+page+screen+shot.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 283px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SiB5DaQKyxI/AAAAAAAAAI8/bp2QbOc7fbg/s320/artsy+beat+front+page+screen+shot.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341402257555114770" border="0" /></a>Not much new to report from my studio at the moment. I've been working on filling up my etsy shop a bit. But almost all of my free time has been spent working on our 20 x 30' garden plot at a community garden. And the weather up until this week has been ideal for prepping the beds and planting. Last year we grew so much food we had to freeze and pickle a bunch. The site is ideal, tons of sun and insanely fertile soil. You'd never know if from this pic below, taken in mid-May.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SiB-rIIZznI/AAAAAAAAAJU/Rx4eR7pxUNg/s1600-h/IMG_1472.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SiB-rIIZznI/AAAAAAAAAJU/Rx4eR7pxUNg/s320/IMG_1472.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341408437443612274" border="0" /></a>After tilling and plotting out beds, it was starting to show some signs of a decent veggie garden.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SiB-svSKpEI/AAAAAAAAAJs/MLIDlFCgb6Q/s1600-h/IMG_1523.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SiB-svSKpEI/AAAAAAAAAJs/MLIDlFCgb6Q/s320/IMG_1523.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341408465133413442" border="0" /></a>Even more promising with lots of seedlings. Now all we have to do is keep up with watering and weeding. I've lost count of the number of wheelbarrows we filled with weeds so far just this year.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SiB-sErgJXI/AAAAAAAAAJk/M5AQXkpIhn4/s1600-h/IMG_1527.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SiB-sErgJXI/AAAAAAAAAJk/M5AQXkpIhn4/s320/IMG_1527.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5341408453696955762" border="0" /></a>jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-71975638196766010022009-05-19T23:01:00.000-04:002009-05-19T23:28:05.257-04:00My new plateOne of our favorite dinner plates that I made back in college broke recently. I used to love to throw plates back in college and it was part of a class called Design and Production. We had to make a place setting service for 8 of dinner, lunch and dessert plates, bowls, tumblers and mugs. It definitely gave us a taste of life as a production potter. And that taste was all I needed to figure out I was not interested in making the exact same thing over and over again. The nice part was getting a full set of dishes after the class was over. I only kept a few of the pieces, selling and giving away most of it. For whatever reason I only ended up keeping two dinner plates.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/ShNz2HBnUsI/AAAAAAAAAIU/wQFwqMJmyh4/s1600-h/IMG_1426.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/ShNz2HBnUsI/AAAAAAAAAIU/wQFwqMJmyh4/s320/IMG_1426.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337737356800119490" border="0" /></a>So when it cracked in half, I knew I'd have to make a replacement. This presented a new and exciting challenge. I had never made a dinner plate off the wheel until this one. It didn't warp and I love seeing the little blue birds dance around the border. Although the mossy glaze didn't quite behave like I would have liked, the blue center is perfect.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/ShN3wvKuc6I/AAAAAAAAAIs/yNxIlQgK_Es/s1600-h/IMG_1430.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/ShN3wvKuc6I/AAAAAAAAAIs/yNxIlQgK_Es/s320/IMG_1430.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337741662543049634" border="0" /></a>Also in that firing were many of my glaze tests. Here is a portrait shot of my new family of glaze colors. I can hardly wait to see them in action.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/ShN2796AFaI/AAAAAAAAAIk/CjXVSditE6Q/s1600-h/IMG_1464.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/ShN2796AFaI/AAAAAAAAAIk/CjXVSditE6Q/s320/IMG_1464.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337740755966367138" border="0" /></a>jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-74104483697227900492009-05-09T21:28:00.000-04:002009-05-10T11:14:06.225-04:00Happy Mother's DayFor all the moms out there, I'm posting some of my favorite flowers that have popped up in our garden this spring. And although I'm not actually spending the day with my mom this year, it doesn't mean that she's not in my thoughts... far from it.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SgYzKN_qFLI/AAAAAAAAAIE/NrOX1CsfhZw/s1600-h/IMG_1180.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SgYzKN_qFLI/AAAAAAAAAIE/NrOX1CsfhZw/s320/IMG_1180.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334007059315299506" border="0" /></a>Any time I think of my influences on my life and my art in general, both she and my grandmother top the list. Both are oil painters and were always very supportive of my interests in the arts and crafts. My mom, other than painting is extremely crafty with sewing, cooking, and decorating, amongst other things. She would regularly bring me to the local art supply store and set me up with beads or fabrics or markers or paints and never questioned what on earth I thought I was going to make or why I needed to do so.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SgYzJutdM7I/AAAAAAAAAH0/4A1nvUvLmZs/s1600-h/IMG_1325.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SgYzJutdM7I/AAAAAAAAAH0/4A1nvUvLmZs/s320/IMG_1325.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334007050917458866" border="0" /></a>When I discovered in college that I wanted to focus on ceramics, I was met by both my mom and my dad with excitement and complete support, something that surprises me to this day. To say I was encouraged is an understatement. This is truly the best gift a daughter could ever ask for, and today on Mom's Day, I'm feeling lucky to have such an accepting and creative mom who allowed me to grow and bloom. Thanks mom, you are the best!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SgYzJaUq8gI/AAAAAAAAAHs/ajVfUtqEviI/s1600-h/IMG_1336.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SgYzJaUq8gI/AAAAAAAAAHs/ajVfUtqEviI/s320/IMG_1336.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334007045444792834" border="0" /></a>And to all the other moms out there, enjoy your well deserved day.jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-35872120694813558262009-05-03T18:30:00.001-04:002009-05-03T19:56:24.631-04:00Making pots is relaxing...right?I get a kick out of people not familiar with ceramics saying to me when they learn I'm a potter, wow, it must be so relaxing. Yes, at times it certainly can be quite therapeutic and peaceful, but there are other times when it is beyond stressful. I encountered moments of the latter this weekend when glaze firing a very full kiln. It has taken me months to produce, bisque fire, and glaze everything in there, yes my kiln is huge. Things were going just fine for the whole firing up until the last 10 minutes. I heard a loud pop and then what sounded like heavy dust raining down, a noise not common when firing. So this is where the fun began. It was 2 a.m. and I was exhausted to say the least. All I wanted to do was peek in the lid and make sure my entire kiln full of work was not destroyed by little particles of kiln brick or a pot that exploded settling onto the melted glaze. But, of course when the kiln is over 2000 degrees, there is no opening it until at least a day later let alone when it is glowing hot. I tried to sleep, but visions of what I would see when I opened it were running through my head. Luckily the next day I was too sleep deprived to worry.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/Sf4tO7rADFI/AAAAAAAAAHU/l_c3TeQ7_oI/s1600-h/IMG_0992.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/Sf4tO7rADFI/AAAAAAAAAHU/l_c3TeQ7_oI/s320/IMG_0992.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331748743412714578" border="0" /></a>When I opened it up this morning, after a much needed yoga class I was pleasantly surprised. Everything was okay. The kiln wall did break off a bit and it looks like some particles fell to the floor, but amazingly nothing was affected. I guess there is something to be said for embracing the unknown. Regardless if it was a total disaster or not, there was nothing I could do.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/Sf4tPfCIgqI/AAAAAAAAAHc/cC22xLu87cc/s1600-h/IMG_1417.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/Sf4tPfCIgqI/AAAAAAAAAHc/cC22xLu87cc/s320/IMG_1417.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331748752904979106" border="0" /></a>The most exciting discovery from this firing were some new glaze colors, bright fresh green to replace the chartreuse that was finicky. A lovely coral red, salmon, and my favorite bright turquoise blue which will make their appearance in my next kiln. Until then, I'll be posting lots of new work in my <a href="http://jjceramics.etsy.com/">shop</a>, like these terracotta planters from my old body of work, heavily discounted.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/Sf4tPiK6UEI/AAAAAAAAAHk/rG_GrEWC0n0/s1600-h/IMG_1386.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/Sf4tPiK6UEI/AAAAAAAAAHk/rG_GrEWC0n0/s320/IMG_1386.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331748753747103810" border="0" /></a>jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-71505877442364332782009-04-15T19:32:00.001-04:002009-04-16T00:19:49.260-04:00GlazingIn between a visit with family, busy times at my day job, and blowing off some steam by enjoying the nice weather of spring, I've been glazing. It used to be my least favorite part of making ceramics, but I'm coming to terms with it lately. Although I love making and testing new glazes, the actual task of glazing used to be the hardest part.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SeZwBFJSsbI/AAAAAAAAAGs/zRSoF3LCTfE/s1600-h/IMG_0924.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SeZwBFJSsbI/AAAAAAAAAGs/zRSoF3LCTfE/s320/IMG_0924.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325066773275521458" border="0" /></a>When I was working with terracotta soon after college, I did not have the studio space needed to formulate my own glazes. That meant everything I glazed had to be painted on with multiple coats. Very tedious. It was a big adjustment from school where I had big buckets of everything and pieces could either be dipped or poured.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SeZwBfN-UlI/AAAAAAAAAG0/xSMdqG-RtV8/s1600-h/IMG_0927.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SeZwBfN-UlI/AAAAAAAAAG0/xSMdqG-RtV8/s320/IMG_0927.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325066780274479698" border="0" /></a>With the switch to stoneware last year, I was a mad scientist again testing and retesting glazes until I came up with about 10 colors. In a way, I envy potters who just use one glaze color. But, I love to see a rainbow of earthy tones accentuated by the white clay. And the chemistry involved with glaze formulation is fascinating. It is very similar to baking....measuring out specific amounts of powdered materials and making big batches of batter-like glazes. Not to mention, wearing a respirator is pretty darn sexy.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SeZyihryJ7I/AAAAAAAAAG8/R7vOWhHtTE4/s1600-h/IMG_3428.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SeZyihryJ7I/AAAAAAAAAG8/R7vOWhHtTE4/s320/IMG_3428.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325069546895321010" border="0" /></a>Part of the reason I'm enjoying glazing more is that I've found colors I absolutely love. It turns out many of my designs need to be hand painted such as the monkey and bird. That makes it much more time consuming to glaze, but the end results make me very happy.<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SeZzEuwrM7I/AAAAAAAAAHM/rhWUd2L_rqc/s1600-h/IMG_0925.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 314px; height: 233px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SeZzEuwrM7I/AAAAAAAAAHM/rhWUd2L_rqc/s320/IMG_0925.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325070134521050034" border="0" /></a>It's hard not to smile when you look at this monkey, don't you think?<br /></div>jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-65178963158130467012009-03-31T23:38:00.000-04:002009-05-03T19:53:29.068-04:00AcceptanceI've been struggling with my schedule and overall energy level lately specifically when it comes to finding the time to fit in my pottery. I think I'm finally over feeling guilty that I don't get to the studio every day or even sometimes for days on end. And when the weekends have rolled around, I'm beginning to let go of the expectation that I will spend a solid 8 hour day working. It's times like these I have to remind myself that I work all day four days a week and that can often take a lot out of me. Add quitting coffee and making some other lifestyle changes.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SdLk30haGDI/AAAAAAAAAF8/n08QfNmpIe4/s1600-h/IMG_1126.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SdLk30haGDI/AAAAAAAAAF8/n08QfNmpIe4/s320/IMG_1126.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319565757520681010" border="0" /></a>So instead of feeling overwhelmed each time I enter my creative space to see pots that need glazing, others that need to be photographed, and much more smaller projects that are equally time consuming, I am going to take a deep breath and just work at a slower and much more reasonable pace. If I can only fill my kiln and fire every few months instead of planning on a kiln a month (my kiln is huge!) then so be it. I'm rediscovering the joy of the creative process and seeing I was still in the mindset of pushing through tons of work like I had to in college. It never was a method that particularly appealed to me, and it took years of pushing myself at an unreasonable pace at times to learn this. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SdLmPrs6oUI/AAAAAAAAAGM/1_T268A6Nf8/s1600-h/IMG_0930.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SdLmPrs6oUI/AAAAAAAAAGM/1_T268A6Nf8/s320/IMG_0930.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319567266981519682" border="0" /></a>Starting this spring, I am going to pay more attention to my other interests such as gardening, yoga and traveling while trying to strike a healthy balance of day job work, making pottery, and enjoying more leisure time. Luckily I crossed off taking photos from my list and will be filling my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5279280">etsy</a> shop back up. And it seems as though my coffee addiction is wearing off a bit with the help of tea and chocolate.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SdLlu74TBnI/AAAAAAAAAGE/6eF1iGx4RfA/s1600-h/IMG_0896.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SdLlu74TBnI/AAAAAAAAAGE/6eF1iGx4RfA/s320/IMG_0896.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5319566704388540018" border="0" /></a>jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-20406658765432290232009-03-20T10:41:00.000-04:002009-03-20T12:11:31.124-04:00Welcome springHappy Spring everyone! The snow has finally melted and the sure sign of spring is making itself known in my yard... yes crocuses are starting to bloom.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/ScOweH2vTAI/AAAAAAAAAF0/_W5MWctNFo4/s1600-h/crocus.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/ScOweH2vTAI/AAAAAAAAAF0/_W5MWctNFo4/s320/crocus.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315286016778521602" border="0" /></a>I also am feeling my need to hibernate slowly fade away. It's not that I haven't been busy both in and out of the studio. The end of February, I volunteered at the <a href="http://www.wsworkshop.org/">Women's Studio Workshop</a>'s Annual Chili Bowl Sale. It is a super fun event. People from the area who have been feeling the effects of cabin fever come out for a day of music and chili donated from lots of local restaurants. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/ScOugx0PYoI/AAAAAAAAAFc/qAn8PHp0s48/s1600-h/IMG_0717.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/ScOugx0PYoI/AAAAAAAAAFc/qAn8PHp0s48/s320/IMG_0717.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315283863378813570" border="0" /></a>And it is a great time for me to get out of my solitary studio and chat with old and new friends. My social butterfly tendencies needed a release I guess, after 5 or so hours, my voice was pretty hoarse. Not sure how many bowls sold, but the day started with over 900 and the tables looked pretty sparse by the evening.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/ScOuhrYZCNI/AAAAAAAAAFk/X4VGI9oRkco/s1600-h/IMG_0719.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/ScOuhrYZCNI/AAAAAAAAAFk/X4VGI9oRkco/s320/IMG_0719.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315283878831261906" border="0" /></a>In my studio, I have been picking up the pace a bit. My shelves are packed with work in all different stages of completion. At the time of this pic, I needed to fire a bisque. That's done now, and I have lots of glazing and photographing to do. So that means I really will be posting on etsy and filling up my shop this weekend.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/ScOu5sRJF2I/AAAAAAAAAFs/yMJj8g9Dnug/s1600-h/IMG_0801.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/ScOu5sRJF2I/AAAAAAAAAFs/yMJj8g9Dnug/s320/IMG_0801.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5315284291386152802" border="0" /></a>jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-22581081953190107382009-02-26T23:24:00.000-05:002009-05-03T19:54:46.218-04:00HibernationThe past two months have been a true time of hibernation for me. I have been making work at a very slow pace, but also catching up on other aspects of my life. Years ago in college, I had a talk with one of the visiting artists and she said her life was a constant balancing act between work, family, and resting time. When she noticed any one area was neglected, she focused on that. My very nature is not very good at resting for any length of time. So this winter, I've put some much needed energy into kicking back and hibernating a bit.<br /><br />I was so surprised that my work on etsy is still making it's way into treasuries since I have not been actively listing new items for some time. This lovely treasury, thanks to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6014280">Wren Willow</a> highlights some locals in the Hudson Valley. And it is the first one I've seen that puts my work with my good friend's. Can you guess who that is? Hint, she is on an animal kick these days.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SaduB5vxWRI/AAAAAAAAAFU/DXfGJxBMMpk/s1600-h/treasury+of+hudson+valley.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SaduB5vxWRI/AAAAAAAAAFU/DXfGJxBMMpk/s320/treasury+of+hudson+valley.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307331664839530770" border="0" /></a>jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-68850498432722391792009-02-11T21:43:00.000-05:002009-04-05T11:20:14.893-04:00Workshop funOver the summer I took a workshop with Kristen Kieffer at <a href="http://greenwichhouse.org/programs/arts/pottery">Greenwich House Pottery</a>. If you're not already familiar with her work, check it out <a href="http://kiefferceramics.com/">here</a>. The workshop went through her process of throwing and altering pieces along with surface decoration. And the class had time to make their own work. I had a blast. It had been years since I've taken a class and I really needed to get inspired. Months later I picked up the pieces I made. Here is the only thing I made on the wheel the whole time. It is quickly becoming my favorite cup for wine.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SZOQyKrgXZI/AAAAAAAAAEk/8kpaWyE-Vuk/s1600-h/IMG_0495.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SZOQyKrgXZI/AAAAAAAAAEk/8kpaWyE-Vuk/s320/IMG_0495.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301740377879895442" border="0" /></a>Years ago, I realized I preferred to handbuild over throwing pots. I have more control working slower and more intentionally than when on the wheel. It was fun to use someone else's stamps and build in a familiar way. Here are a tumbler and small dish, both handbuilt.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SZOT-RfVARI/AAAAAAAAAE8/65MvowFX0W8/s1600-h/IMG_0494.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SZOT-RfVARI/AAAAAAAAAE8/65MvowFX0W8/s320/IMG_0494.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301743884401180946" border="0" /></a>The dish has the most amazing peacock stamp, hard to see with the glaze.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SZOTFIh35NI/AAAAAAAAAE0/Pk95874qJwM/s1600-h/IMG_0497.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SZOTFIh35NI/AAAAAAAAAE0/Pk95874qJwM/s320/IMG_0497.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301742902743393490" border="0" /></a>Most of my time however was spent learning how to make curvy covered jars with slabs. The thrown shape that Kristen starts her jars with was easy enough to make without a wheel. Here is one similar to what I made back in August. Waiting to be glazed.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SdjMAxlD8dI/AAAAAAAAAGc/7DGnXuws184/s1600-h/IMG_1046.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SdjMAxlD8dI/AAAAAAAAAGc/7DGnXuws184/s320/IMG_1046.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5321227273419092434" border="0" /></a>jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-40788911077647433182009-02-06T13:23:00.000-05:002009-02-06T13:42:00.371-05:00More to come soon...I had hopes of writing on my blog weekly when I first started. Turns out not to be the case. I have a few orders waiting to be completed and photos of some projects I've been working on to post soon. The cold weather really put a halt on my production though. Luckily we're finally going to have temperatures above freezing this weekend, so I'll be back in action. For now, here's the latest pic from my fiance from a sweet little German town he visited.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SYyBRiab_mI/AAAAAAAAAEU/SkGFASkU14I/s1600-h/gernsbach.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SYyBRiab_mI/AAAAAAAAAEU/SkGFASkU14I/s320/gernsbach.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299752999803682402" border="0" /></a>I love all the cobblestone pathways and plants growing everywhere. Seeing this gets me motivated to make planters again. When I worked with terracotta, I almost exclusively made planters. Here's one of my favorites from that body of work.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SYyDDr42-vI/AAAAAAAAAEc/Ciyuo2p4feg/s1600-h/IMG_1161.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SYyDDr42-vI/AAAAAAAAAEc/Ciyuo2p4feg/s320/IMG_1161.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299754960852286194" border="0" /></a>I still have quite a few terracotta planters from my days of doing craft shows and plan on selling them highly discounted on etsy once it's a bit closer to spring.jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-44064672533653853062009-01-21T10:31:00.000-05:002009-01-21T18:07:17.837-05:00Sending off<span style="font-family:georgia;">This month I ended up taking more time away from my studio than I expected. It’s not just that my space is so chilly that I have to warm up any clay I want to use the night before by our wood stove. There were many things that were neglected in our home for months which needed tending to. And for the past two weeks, I’ve been spending as much time as I can with my fiancé who is about to leave for Germany for about a month for medical reasons. So needless to say, my etsy shop and overall business are put on a hold a bit until I help him get on his way. Maybe I’ll get into more detail in future posts, but for now, here’s a picture of the area he’s going to… right in the Black Forest.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SXenikaWvXI/AAAAAAAAAEM/bu5W8Aftej8/s1600-h/dobel+landscape"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SXenikaWvXI/AAAAAAAAAEM/bu5W8Aftej8/s320/dobel+landscape" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293884099328916850" border="0" /></a>And a nearby town....love the red roofs.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SXemSMUI1eI/AAAAAAAAAD8/psimPUTI51w/s1600-h/pforzheim+town"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SXemSMUI1eI/AAAAAAAAAD8/psimPUTI51w/s320/pforzheim+town" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293882718470854114" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> Starting next week, I’ll be back in the swing of things both by posting on etsy and finally back in my studio making new work. </span>jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-1286379688850692782009-01-17T19:07:00.000-05:002009-01-18T00:38:49.937-05:00RegroupingWe're still in a major cold spell in the Northeast. Today my studio was a chilly 48 degrees, making me happy that I have a part time job in a warm comfy building as my day job. I usually slow down production in the winter since my studio is cold and it's hard to want to roll out icy clay. I look forward to this time of year as much needed time to regroup.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SXKFwYHJn4I/AAAAAAAAADU/GEsnBbj7oCQ/s1600-h/IMG_0281.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SXKFwYHJn4I/AAAAAAAAADU/GEsnBbj7oCQ/s320/IMG_0281.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292439578266410882" border="0" /></a>And that starts with a major cleaning. This year I went especially crazy and things from years ago. This is a box of pots I am letting go of representing college years to the present. I used to just purge them by smashing them, but my fiance is much more practical and doesn't see the point in creating more waste in this world. So he's going to find homes for them, just not ours.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SXJ1oHJjt4I/AAAAAAAAAC8/X5-Vkaga4G0/s1600-h/IMG_0314.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SXJ1oHJjt4I/AAAAAAAAAC8/X5-Vkaga4G0/s320/IMG_0314.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292421844088108930" border="0" /></a>I had planned on firing a bunch of heart trays and tags in time for Valentine's Day.....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SXJ2gv1t1vI/AAAAAAAAADE/b3ErztdDHd8/s1600-h/IMG_0312.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SXJ2gv1t1vI/AAAAAAAAADE/b3ErztdDHd8/s320/IMG_0312.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292422817083414258" border="0" /></a>But instead of pushing through another kiln's worth of work, I'm deciding to wait and use this time to experiment with new forms and to search for some glaze colors I've been wanting. In the meantime, I have lots of work to post from the last firing I did the end of last month. Here's a preview.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SXKHq-nKWzI/AAAAAAAAADc/4H6SnddoBZY/s1600-h/IMG_0301.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SXKHq-nKWzI/AAAAAAAAADc/4H6SnddoBZY/s320/IMG_0301.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292441684545264434" border="0" /></a>jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-78534836682218256162009-01-05T18:38:00.000-05:002009-01-17T19:00:12.175-05:00I'm back.What a busy few weeks it's been. I had hoped to post before the holidays, but never had the time. Can't wait to get back to my studio and start to experiment with some new ideas. But, here's a quick recap since the last post. I took a complete vacation from the studio, the first in a long time.<br />First came over a foot of snow.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SWKerT1JQMI/AAAAAAAAACU/xfZ23Eu8d-U/s1600-h/IMG_5677.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SWKerT1JQMI/AAAAAAAAACU/xfZ23Eu8d-U/s320/IMG_5677.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287963379381125314" border="0" /></a>Then there was a frenzy of wrapping gifts and packing. All leading up to a lovely Xmas with my fiance's family. I love the little elf figurines that were uncovered from John's grandmother.<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SXJw2MR4evI/AAAAAAAAAC0/9I3xqrglINY/s1600-h/IMG_0073.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SXJw2MR4evI/AAAAAAAAAC0/9I3xqrglINY/s320/IMG_0073.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292416588425231090" border="0" /></a>A few days later we were off to spend time with my parents. Another wonderful trip. Lots of food, some beer, family, and cookies. Did I mention cookies? Ever since I can remember, my mom and grandma have made tons of them. And not to break the tradition, my grandma made trays and trays this year along with her special Hungarian poppy and walnut rolls. Here's a look at some of the goodies I'm trying to resist gobbling down.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SWKfDHpU2_I/AAAAAAAAACk/5cQsUc1tuVY/s1600-h/IMG_5900.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SWKfDHpU2_I/AAAAAAAAACk/5cQsUc1tuVY/s320/IMG_5900.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287963788427189234" border="0" /></a>Last night settling back after a long and filled few weeks, we lit a fire and had a bowl of hearty soup loaded with chard, zucchini, chickpeas, and rice pasta and a nice chunk of bread with brie. It feels good to be eating healthier and back to my normal diet again. That is after all the cookies are gone. Hope everyone had a joyful holiday season!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SWKfRwyxOlI/AAAAAAAAACs/Gp4MEgsBlh8/s1600-h/IMG_5920.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SWKfRwyxOlI/AAAAAAAAACs/Gp4MEgsBlh8/s320/IMG_5920.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5287964039990819410" border="0" /></a>jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-69367812961036385482008-12-17T22:54:00.000-05:002008-12-17T23:25:54.214-05:00The madness comes to an endFor whatever reason, Christmas this year has not felt nearly as hectic as in the past. Maybe it's the fact that everyone I know is cutting back on the whole gift giving frenzy. Or because I either made or purchased handmade gifts from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">etsy</a> supporting individuals instead of companies that makes me feel at peace amongst all of the crazy energy of this time of year. Whatever it is, I hope all of you have some calmness in the upcoming weeks too.<br /><br />For those of you still shopping, I still have loads of practical gifts for anyone on your list, such as this autumn tree mug. Ideal for the coffee or tea drinker in your life.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SUnPwTbSIoI/AAAAAAAAACM/--uliGZTRAw/s1600-h/IMG_4409.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SUnPwTbSIoI/AAAAAAAAACM/--uliGZTRAw/s320/IMG_4409.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280980466823996034" border="0" /></a>On another note, one of my scallop edged trays made it to the front page. It is my favorite treasury that I've been featured in by far. The earthy colors, rich textures, and sharp photography makes for a stunning collection. Thank you to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5577278">thumble</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SUnNaOv76wI/AAAAAAAAAB8/hpabM9E4yE0/s1600-h/be+merry+fav+front+page.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SUnNaOv76wI/AAAAAAAAAB8/hpabM9E4yE0/s320/be+merry+fav+front+page.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5280977888588065538" border="0" /></a>jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-84102519317341274822008-12-09T17:52:00.000-05:002008-12-09T18:28:12.378-05:00Peace and primateI've just returned from a weekend meditation retreat and am feeling relaxed to say the least. Which is good, because prior to leaving I was having a busy time firing another kiln in between work while the holiday season crept up. Lots of new items will be posted in the last few days of gift shopping. My favorite this year are the doves, reminding us to find peace during the next few weeks and beyond.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/ST79WXrapsI/AAAAAAAAAB0/t_4bLWrO4bY/s1600-h/IMG_5606.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/ST79WXrapsI/AAAAAAAAAB0/t_4bLWrO4bY/s320/IMG_5606.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277934374079866562" border="0" /></a>And I was in this excellent treasury on etsy, I think it's great since the mug has my monkey stamp on it. It is by far my fiance's favorite stamp and has inspired him to start making his own mugs and trays with it. Thanks to <a href="http://seababejewelry.etsy.com/">seababejewelry</a> for the treasury! Not only is it a lovely shop filled with beautiful jewelry, the photos help me forget a snow storm is on the way.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/ST762_qZUbI/AAAAAAAAABs/omlzs0zOqJk/s1600-h/Welcome+to+the+jungle+2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 256px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/ST762_qZUbI/AAAAAAAAABs/omlzs0zOqJk/s320/Welcome+to+the+jungle+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277931636033933746" border="0" /></a>jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-78353166292677613292008-12-01T16:40:00.000-05:002008-12-01T16:52:05.959-05:00Gratitude and BountyAnother Thanksgiving has passed, and I still stand firm in thinking it is by far my favorite of all the holidays. No pressure for exchanging presents, just getting together with loved ones and eating a wonderful feast celebrating the bounty of autumn. This year was especially nice to have four generations of our family all together; from my adorable year old niece to my 95 year old Grandmother who still keeps us on our toes.<br /><br />Of course a big part of the celebration was the enormous spread of food that could have fed a small army. Days later, still feeling stuffed, I'm resorting to eating fruit and light foods. Here's a platter that makes me think of harvest and this time of year...soon to be posted in my <a href="http://jjceramics.etsy.com">shop</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/STRbygpe4jI/AAAAAAAAABU/8j7JJvdYKVI/s1600-h/IMG_3984.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/STRbygpe4jI/AAAAAAAAABU/8j7JJvdYKVI/s320/IMG_3984.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274941986873205298" border="0" /></a>jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-129257427850222382008-11-22T16:35:00.000-05:002008-11-24T20:12:04.652-05:00Let the holidays beginThe holidays are upon us already and I'm starting to feel the need to get more studio time in. I work part-time during the week so evenings and weekends are my time to create. And that's exactly what I'm up to. Here's a shot of some ornaments waiting to be glazed.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SSh-gYZe8DI/AAAAAAAAAA8/JFOzohFk7EI/s1600-h/IMG_5377.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 382px; height: 232px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SSh-gYZe8DI/AAAAAAAAAA8/JFOzohFk7EI/s320/IMG_5377.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271602458607415346" border="0" /></a><br />This kiln has to be fired before Thanksgiving. Most importantly because it has a present for my Grandmother who's turning 95 tomorrow! She still lives by herself and pumps out oil paintings at an astonishing rate. Truly an inspiration. Happy birthday Grandma!!!<br /><br />And introducing my latest creations, earrings. Here's one example. I'll be posting some tonight in my <a href="http://jjceramics.etsy.com/">etsy</a> shop. Each comes with a sweet little box, pretty enough to give as is. No wrapping necessary.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SStQoH9sXlI/AAAAAAAAABM/aWdvKx8qKb0/s1600-h/IMG_5245+upright.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 384px; height: 286px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SStQoH9sXlI/AAAAAAAAABM/aWdvKx8qKb0/s320/IMG_5245+upright.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272396439030095442" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5Vn2Y6JApag/SSh_k7xK9vI/AAAAAAAAABE/TNyjn_cXASU/s1600-h/IMG_5244.JPG"><br /></a>jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3396607804293161715.post-64139764662820645272008-11-15T10:33:00.000-05:002008-11-15T11:15:07.436-05:00The push I needed<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-family:georgia;">The thought of my first entry has been daunting to say the least. I've had many things to post about over the past few weeks, but was was never sure where to start. Luckily, my dear friend </span><a style="font-family: georgia;" href="http://shoshonasnow.blogspot.com/">Shoshona</a><span style="font-family:georgia;"> gave me the push I needed. She tagged me. Up until this, I had no idea what this meant, but here are the rules:</span><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><br />* Link to your tagger and list these rules on your blog.<br />* Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.<br />* Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their name as well as links to their blog.<br />* Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.<br /><br />Ok, well to start with my seven facts. Since I'm new to the world of blogging, there's a lot people don't know about me.<br /><br />1. I'm not one to play by the rules, especially with chain letters, etc. It feels like sending people you care about junk mail. Plus I have a bit of a rebellious streak, so this feels like a place to start. I won't be following the last two steps of tagging.<br /><br />2. My fiance and I love to play board games, mostly in the cooler months when there's not much to do outside, so we're pulling out all of our favorites from childhood. Clue, Life, Scrabble, Trivial Pursuit, Uno. I could go on, but you get the idea.<br /><br />3. I am fascinated by antiques and the history behind old household items. I love going to flea markets and antique stores. The discovery of some obscure item and what it's use was many years ago makes me appreciate a slower pace of life, without computers and cell phones. It also makes me feel much more connected to working with clay, one of the most ancient forms of art.<br /><br />4. Traveling is when I feel most alive. Meeting new people and discovering new places is so exciting. And seeing connections between food and culture. When I can't travel, I live vicariously through Anthony Bourdain.<br /><br />5. My fiance is a former chef and up until about 2 years ago, we were pretty much vegan. He creates amazing meals since cooking is his passion. I'm always impressed that he can whip something up out of nothing. We support our local co-op and health food stores for almost all of our food. Mostly we eat at home so we can cook as healthy as possible. But, we also love to eat out and find new restaurants. Our junk drawer has a huge stack of menus from places we've tried or want to check out.<br /><br />6. NPR is always on in our house and my studio. When I was a kid, I thought talk radio was so boring and never imagined I'd be hooked on it.<br /><br />7. Yoga keeps me flexible and sane. I notice a huge difference if I don't keep up with it, both physically and emotionally. I'd like to have a regular meditation practice, but get distracted. With yoga, I know when I get to a class the next hour and a half will be focused and for me.<br /><br />Thanks Shoshona for getting me started!! I'll be back to post soon with some pictures next time.</span><br /><br /><br /></span>jen jeglinskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973339906755277047noreply@blogger.com5