a peek at the cover . . .

new words . . . new pots . . .

as the release date approaches for a once courageous heart
i am making some new work with the poems that fill its pages . . .
above are some from today's studio time,
the big bowl features the title poem of the book :

a once courageous heart
a fragment of universe
a lover's sway

a curtain drawn

a this too love
a this love too

a part of a long past you
a where-else but here

a good day followed
a dance slow and always

a suddenly you

two little friends . . .

came to play yesterday,
just before their school year begins again . . .

mackie and trinny made
trees and hearts and horses and clouds . . .
and bowls too !

and mackie made a special request
that i show their beautiful work on my blog.

she is an avid reader of it, despite being only seven
so how could i say no,
that, and i love them both to bits . . .

clouds . . .

it is no secret that clouds feature in my work (and words)

so, as i'm back in the studio (slowly but surely) this week
i am making sure there is time for some new ideas
. . . or rather old ideas and
just finding the time to make them a reality . . .

i don't know how these bowls will turn out
clay is a mysterious creature . . .
and like all mysterious creatures they can
break and crack and twist and turn

so i will wait with breath (somewhat held)
until these new works are through the kiln,
to show you properly these
floating window cloud pieces. . .

i have an advance of my book now and will show you some
sneak peeks soon . . .
there's a few mentions of clouds in there too . . .

a once courageous heart
will be launched on march 5 at the gallery of modern art,
for those in brisbane who would like to come along
keep the evening free . . .

a wandering heart . . .

a wandering heart, her french boy, and her dear friend zoe,
came for a cup of tea over the weekend . . .

hours of sharing of stories, philosophies, and truths
brightened the humble little corner of the world where i dwell . . .
and has left a glow . . . still

one of the things we spoke of was the blog world,
with its quirks, richness and beauty,
but also what lies behind and between,
underneath and unseen . . .

but we agreed that regardless of its perplexities
we are grateful for it bringing us friendships,
contacts, and inspirations that
we may not have known previously . . .

and i am personally grateful for it bringing this
kind-hearted, kindred spirit into my life . . .

there is a wonderful interview with pia
in the current issue of dumbo feather pass it on
dumbo feather is worth a read every issue as it is . . .
but this one is extra special because of pia's words
and her beautiful and insightful slant on a creative life

. . . and life

sitting quietly

after such a crazy & rewarding lead up until christmas
i am taking some time away from the studio,
catching up with friends and family,
watching (and crying through) movies like this magical one
and easing into the year bit by bit . . .

as i looked upon a corner of my home this morning
i thought this little still life
is kind of how i feel at the moment . . .

still inspired,
but just sitting quietly,
letting the light of the day cast over me
waiting for the craziness to begin again,
but being still for now

a twinkled corner of my home

where thou art, that is home . . .
- emily dickinson


merry christmas
k x

christmas . . .

the last market of the year on friday night at GoMA
was great, thanks to all of you who came along and said hi
it was so nice to see my work fly away to new homes

and despite the sprinkle of rain it was a
great night with great sales and great people !
and so many lovely emails from stall holders after
made the hard work worthwhile

so now it's nearly time to down tools . . .
and just quietly i can't wait
it has been such a crazy, busy (though fabulous) year

thank you to all those who read this little blog
buy my work
email me
work in my studio
put up with me
are my friends
family
etc etc

the online shop is now closed until mid january
after posting out hundreds and hundreds of orders since our little
shop opened in late may
we, my fabulous shop girl and i,
need a holiday

i'll be back from time to time but for now
just wanted to say thanks
and

MERRY MERRY
have a safe and lovely christmas

x

GoMA christmas twilight market

friday night i will be having a stall
at the gallery of modern art in brisbane
along with lots of fabulous ceramic artists, jewellers,
cloth and design makers . . .
4 - 8 pm

there will also be twinkly lights and a cash bar . . .
join us on the lawn outside the gallery store
by the river
under the stars
for a spot of christmas shopping

poetry pots & stars . . .

there are some new poetry pots in store . . .
and personalised stars are being sorted and sent this week
( so for anyone who has ordered . . . they are on their way )