coffee AND tea :)

I REALLY like this design idea, the forms are so stark especially on the white and they just have such a great character.

The form is so clean and nice on this cup and I appreciate how the glaze is simple so that beautiful form and handle can be the focus.

I like how the handles are horizontal and what that means its function was for, very interesting especially with the art.

I love the color that comes out of this and how it works with the basic form, the art is really great too with the way it moves around the cup.

bowls round two

I have to say not only do I like the shape and foot ratio, especially how its a straight line from the lip to the foot almost, but I also really like the glaze.

This is such a cool foot! I love the form running parallel to the foot and how it creates a heavy look.

I feel that this pieces art is very successful, I really appreciate how the cherries are weighted and the branches are bending with the form of the tea pots belly, I also like how it overlaps the yellow spot.

The color scheme of these pieces is fun and I enjoy the flip flop of colors which gives it a festive off beat feel, especially since they are square.

roll fold and dart

I like the form in this piece because of its high walls and how the edges give it even more lift.

I love the different shape and how all the pieces are coherent yet have different versions of the design, its accentuates the form by having geometric lines and some rounded like the platter itself.

I really like this one too of his, its fun seeing the foot and how it plays with the form and how shallow it is.

I think this one is my favorite by far, the weight of the piece is so satisfying to me. I'm trying to imagine how to go about making it and cant seem to figure out which way would be best.

first bowls

I really enjoy the form of these bowls, with its ratio of foot and depth/width of the bowl, the design is also very nice and cohesive.

I also found the art work on these to be very beautiful and that it's interesting that someone would have wanted these made because of the hero depicted.
The bowls with the hand made lips to pour and such were really interesting too, makes me want to brainstorm some ideas to add form to a wheel object.

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 I like this cup because of it's simple shape and intricate decoration. The detailed painting seems to depict a fable or story, which is interesting. I personally really like non-handled drinking cups.

 I picked this cup because I like the ornateness. The handle does not seem functional, but it adds a lot visually. The children on the handle are pretty interesting, and I would like to know about the history and inspiration behind that.

 I simply adore these mugs. I first of all love the shape. The handle are fun and quirky. I also love the colors and design. The stripes and polka dots are cute but the colors keep it from being childish or silly.

 This cup is so beautiful. it is a great size and shape, but mostly I love the colors. The light aqua and deep red are great contrasts and the white stripes add a great visual effect. The streakiness of the red is gorgeous.

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The first historic cup that I really like is the Cylindrical Vessel with Throne Scene from the 8^th century from Guatemala. What I like about this cup is the simplicity with the shape of it and the size. The shape was a nice cylinder shape and the size was the right size for a cup. I also like that the painted scenes serve as historic documents. 

The second historic cup that I really like is the Skyphos deep drinking cup. I like the symbolism depicted on the cup with the warriors indicating the different environment and the breastplate and helmet representing characteristic equipments of the warriors. Also, I like how there are two handles position closed to top of the lip and on opposite sides of the cup.

The first contemporary cup that I really like is Nicholas Bivins’ cups. I like the modern futuristic look and shape of the cups. The simple line design and color used on the cups give it that modern futuristic look. Also, the outward shape of the feet and the rectangular shape handles adds to the modern futuristic look.

The second contemporary cup that I really like is Elizabeth Robinson’s mug. I like that it’s the right size for a mug. I like how the handle is positioned closer to the top. Also, I like the color and designs used on the mug.

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Doug Peltzman

I really like his cups, they are just really cute. He has these kind of unusual handles for his mugs and he's painted or glazed them so bright and fun looking.

Clary Lllian

I love her mug, it is so cute and small. I like that the lip looks slightly wobbly and the handle can only fit a finger. I also love love love the color she's glazed it.

I chose this cup because of how intricate the drawing on it is. I also like that is isn't a mug, it is just a cup. I don't know why you'd need a cup with that much detail on it, but it's really cool.

I like this cup because there is a crazy intricate drawing on it and the handles are kind of strange. It is almost like a pot instead of a cup, but I like it.

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I really enjoy this box, the detail carved into it is amazing. I also really like the clasp for it and that it is a box for a pen.

I really like the design on this box. I like that it is a black or dark color and has all of these bright details to it.

Tom Hoffman

I like this box because it is an unusual shape which really made it pop out for me. I also love the design on the box, how it is very symmetrical with the dark and the light and how he's got the texture added with the paint.

Careen Stoll

I liked this one becasue it is the only one I saw that was a round box, which you don't see very often. I like that it looks sort of like a ball of clay that she just pinched and hollowed it out, but I know it isn't that easy. I also like that she painted the seam of the closure a different color to kind of break things up. 

Blog #4

I chose these bowls because I thought it was so cute that the bowls actually had little feet. I also really like the color of the bowls.

I really like these bowls because of the design that was carved into them and the bright colors! I also like that they have taller feet than some of bowls I saw. 

I really like this bowl. I think the rabbits are just too cute. I also like the texture they added on the sides of the bowl. I like that it is also asymmetrical.

I like this bowl because of how simple it is, yet its got this almost hidden texture to it. I like that the colors are earthy and that the foot of the bowl is very small.

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I liked Mark Pharis' work because I really enjoyed the shape of his plates and the paint job is also very interesting. I like how it looks kind of tribal.

I picked Mary Barringer because of the texture she put on her objects, it makes the dish so much more interesting with those textures scraped into the clay. Her muted color choices were also very enjoyable to me.

I picked Kristen Keifer because I really liked the color choice she made for this piece, I also think the shape of the piece is very strange, but nice. The intricate detail craved in is pretty cool too.

I really enjoyed Tara Wilson's stuff. I enjoyed her color choices, the unique shapes and the textures she created with those colors, but how it is actually vert smooth looking. I just really enjoyed her work.

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I really love this Beaker.  The enamel painting is very detailed and I love how intricate it is.  I love the foot of the beaker.  The foot has great texture detail.  Over all this piece is really cool, and the enamel on the beaker is very different from what is normally seen.

This pouring vessel is so elaborate and I absolutely LOVE the handle.  I like how it is a different material and the I like looking at the placement of the handle and how the vessel has a very distinct top. It is and Ivory Vessel and that is very distinct to the vessel.

This cup is so cool.  I love the shape, and the placement of the handle.  I love how the shape is different then what we normally see.  I love the earthy tone of the glaze and the effect the artist was able to achieve with this cup. I have noticed the foot of this cup is more a "tea" size it is a smaller foot and just what I have noticed when looking at these cups.

I think these cups are so cool. I love how they are pleasing to the eye and the multiple techniques that were used to achieve these cups.  I like seeing how the artist did effects on the cups that would make them more functional and easier to use.  I like how the handle is pierced and I really enjoy the crackle effect on the bottom.  Even though the cups are in very sterile and mostly white/light blue base I love the play with texture.

Blog VI

What an elaborate beaker! I think my favorite element of this, is the gray colors contrasted with the gold. I also really like how the bottom of this piece is shaped like a three-leafed clover. According to the article, this beaker was most likely used in the Burgundian court. This is indeed a princely piece. The story of the folly of man behind it serves to make it even more fascinating.



I love, love, love this tankard! I do not know why, but I have always found beer tankards wonderful to look at. Perhaps it is my German ancestry. Ivory is always a nice look, and the silver-gilt handle is aesthetically pleasing, if not entirely practical. I would love to have a piece like this on display.



I cannot describe how much I love this piece! The simplicity of it is delightful. The combination of smooth lines with its gray-white color is magnificent. I would love a set of these cups in my dish collection.



Again, another very simple piece. I am attracted to clean lines and light colors, so this cup is great. The title, "Copper Musings" is interesting and applies well to the design, I believe. A very earthy, neutral cup that would go well nearly anywhere. The rusty red and turquoise play off of each other in a pleasing manner.

~ Ariella Hillger

Blog V

This box blew my mind when I saw just how intricate and detailed it is. It contains several different levels and more boxes inside of itself. The gold leaf and exquisite symbolic animals add elegance and beauty. The tiny legs are perfectly delicate and yet hold the whole box up. Truly a masterful piece of art.



I liked this incense burner as soon as I saw it. It would be a lovely piece to have in a home. I really appreciate the crackled glaze, giving it a dainty and pretty appearance. The gold metal cover is gorgeous, and I like the idea of flowers from all four seasons. The black lines on the edges are a good element of the piece.



This piece immediately stood out to me, as I am attracted to nature, and it reminds me of a stone or turtle's shell. I like the way the lid and bottom meet, as well as the earthy tones used to color this box. It would make a great container for jewelry or coins.



The very name of this box ('Crinkle') is pleasant. I love how the lid is sunken below the lip of the bottom. This gives it a look unique from many other boxes. Green is one of my favorite colors, so this pale sea foam shade is lovely, especially how some sections are darker and there are white lines throughout. A fun little ceramic piece.

~ Ariella Hillger