Pottery by Lois Sharpe
2020
WOW What a year. Love and peace to everyone.
2019
I am thrilled with my new lava/crater/barnacle glaze. It has taken a lot of research and testing. But I now have a new textured "barnacle" type glaze. I have used this type glaze since 1998. First in my gas kiln with porcelain, cone10, then stoneware at cone 6, and now
earthenware at cone 1.
2016
In 2016 I moved from NC to VA. Moving and remodeling for a new studio has been a life adventure, I do not want to repeat! But so GLAD I did it. I have been a potter for more than 20 years, I still love it all. Each piece is made with attention to detail, form, function, and beauty. I consciously strive to bring fresh ideas to my work, and each finished piece reflects my love for this medium.
When I moved I decide I wanted new work. I changed from high fire to low fire. I am now working with earthenware and find I LOVE it. The colors are vibrant and fun. I am also trying new (to me) techniques such as terra sigillata, working with slips and painting on my pots. Things I have not incorporated into my work before, I find it very exciting.