Thursday, July 23, 2015

BURIED TREASURE

 

Seth Apter, a favourite artist/blogger from the USA, has an annual challenge and link-up that he calls 'Buried Treasure'. We are to resurrect a favourite blog post from the past.
 
I've chosen this from Tuesday, July 26, 2011. It was my first year of blogging, and sometimes I forget that I was once a potter.

Tea... Inspired

Inspiration Avenue time again.... this week it's 'Tea'.  For a potter, not too hard as I am known for my 'funky' teapots and love making them.  Some are functional, but most are just 'fun'. 

Naturally I must promote my country to all those who live elesewhere...

Australia Teapot

... and my most ridiculous non-functional teapot...

Hullo Sailor

... and one I love ....

The Ritual Of Tea


My first love tho' is painting...

Coffee (or perhaps tea?) In The Square
... and mixed media/collage...

Black Tea

Cold drink anyone?
 
Since then I've been doing SO MUCH more painting, but it's interesting to go back and see where I've been.
 
Visit Seth HERE  on 23rd July (24th in Australia) for links to other artists' 'Treasure'.
 
 
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15 comments:

  1. PennyJuly 23, 2015 at 8:07 AM

    Love those teapots!

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  2. Carole ReidJuly 23, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    Your colourful painting is a true inspiration for me, Jo.

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  3. Bleubeard and ElizabethJuly 23, 2015 at 9:42 PM

    I had actually forgotten you made teapots, but remember this post, now that you shared it again. Of course, I simply adore anything tea related, even though I'm a coffee addict. And of course, your mixed media collage is incredible!!

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  4. anonymousJuly 24, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    Nice to visit you again!

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  5. UnknownJuly 24, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    Wow - so many INCREDIBLE talents... these are all wonderful. Your Hullo Sailor teapot cracked me up Jo!!! What a treat from you (and Seth!). Thanks bunches. j.

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  6. ReneeJuly 24, 2015 at 9:54 PM

    I love your teapots! What an amazing talent you have.

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  7. Carol LeighJuly 25, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    Is there NOTHING you can't do? Sigh.

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  8. johannaJuly 25, 2015 at 5:44 PM

    an incredible insight into your former work... i just love the "hullo sailor"! have a great Weekend!

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  9. CERULEANJuly 25, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    So nice to see what you've done before! Your painting speaks to me! - eric

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  10. Linda KunsmanJuly 26, 2015 at 5:00 AM

    It was so nice to see a much older post of yours Jo! I can see how far you've come with your painting and collage techniques, and your teapots are fantastic!

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  11. Karen IsaacsonJuly 27, 2015 at 2:44 AM

    I didn't know you were a potter. Those are gorgeous teapots. I recently started throwing pots on the wheel again after a 20 year hiatus. My skills are quite basic, but I love the feel of clay under my hands. What fun to see you buried treasure and learn about this other side of your artistic talent.

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  12. ~*~Patty SJuly 27, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    You certainly are a multi talented artist Jo!
    Those teapots = oh my!
    Fun to see these treasures from back then.
    oxo

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  13. JeanJuly 27, 2015 at 12:06 PM

    Wow - amazing teapots!

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  14. Jackie PNJuly 30, 2015 at 12:12 AM

    OMGosh Jo!! I never knew you were a potter!! These are fabulous as well as the rest of the pieces in this post! I do have to say- I adore the Hullo Sailor teapot!! Outstanding work Jo!! xo

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  15. Sharmon DavidsonAugust 3, 2015 at 11:42 PM

    Those tea pots are wonderful, and a complete surprise. I knew you were a gifted painter and mixed media/collage artist, but these pots reveal another facet of your talent. I especially love "the ritual of tea", but they are all quite exceptional! So glad you shared these again!

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