New Studio Space

I moved my workspace to a new location within the same communal studio.  The square footage is less, but the space flows much better.  I love the feel of my new spot, it's like my very own cocoon.

In the Studio

Today was my first full day back in my Barcelona studio. I am working on expanding the visual vocabulary of my Off Circle vessels.  I have been experimenting with fully hand-building them, instead of throwing the pots on the wheel and then altering them.  I think with this change in method I am able to create pieces that have a stronger organic feel.  Each new piece seems to be getting closer to the image I have in my head.

It's great to be back!

Interview with Be@Home

Recently I was featured on the blog Be@Home! I was included in their series where they interview fellow bloggers. Please check out their site to read my interview.

http://pocketchange.become.com/2011/08/a-blog-interview-yasha-butler-ceramics.html

Back in Istanbul

We are in Istanbul for a month and I am back at work in my old studio. The weather has been so nice here that I dragged my table out to work in the garden.

I bought some terracotta clay from a potter near our house. I am now learning how to work with this new clay. I can't wait to see how it fires.

Inspiration from the Pyrenees

We went hiking in the Spanish Pyrenees recently and I fell in love with the different rock formations. There is so much inspiration in nature!

New Work

At last I am at work in my new sun-filled studio. I have just begun working on some mini vases for Sumahan On The Water. This is a sneak preview of one model.

Back to Work

Today was my first full work day at the studio.
This morning, I received a shipment of different clays that I want to try out. After several months it is nice to touch clay again. But I have to admit it's hard to get back in to the rhythm of creating.
My first project is a new jewelry line. The last photo shows a couple of prototypes I was working on today.