Critique 2 went way better than the first. I am pleased with my grade and the correlating feedback from the professors. After feeling hopelessly unprepared for critique one, not knowing what to expect, I was determined to make sure that the next one would be much different. I felt extremely more confident and sure of my work and where I want it to go and I think I expressed that as clearly as I can being 50% of the way through.
I am very pleased that the strongest area evaluated was originality. I am aware that my technical proficiency as well as use of formal elements needs improvement. But the fact that my project stands out as original, personal, and creative motivates me further to make it that much more special.
As I am using terra cotta rather than stoneware and sladbuilding instead of throwing this semester, I am still experimenting with the differences between clay bodies and technique. This is not an excuse, but it is true that I am still not as comfortable with all it as I am with stoneware, which I’ve been using for the past 7 years. This being said, glazing methods are altered as well and this has a huge impact on where I go next.
Chance and I have recently discussed color palette and glazes and have decided to start mixing and testing glazes this Sunday morning. I am excited and nervous for this process because there is much trial and error to come; none of these glazes exist in our studio yet so I have a lot to make. This process will take quite some time, but if I can have the color palette decided and glazes chosen and made by the end of the semester, I truly believe I will be 80% finished as hoped for.
The scale of the sun will be 26″ around and I don’t worry that it will overwhelm the figures because it will be raised above them and hopefully create interest in scale.