Woodfired Figure Series 4 - Figure Study with Heart, Woodfired IV P08137-P00180 A stand of Aspen trees

A stand of Aspen trees grace a mountain side in their Fall colors

commands attention with a strong yet elegant presence

His back has a slot for your coins - just unscrew his back to retrieve the cash

and red frit and powdered glass

where it become one seamless piece

Woodfired Figure Series 4 - Figure Study with Heart, Woodfired IV P08137-P00180 A stand of Aspen treesThe surface on this one of a kind stoneware clay figure with a heart cut out was achieved by the atmospheric firing wood fired kiln: the kiln is fueled with woods of variable size throughout its seven day firing. The ash is carried on the flame and airflow throughout the kiln until landing on the surface of a piece, vaporizing to become glaze. A poignant reminder of the love in all of our hearts. Glossy finish Ceramic: fired at cone 10, vitrified One