Of the pieces I did make this semester, this one was definitely my favorite. It isn't really anything specific, just a slab piece that I made into a cylinder shape and carved into. Although the swirls look black in the photos, they are actually more of a dark blue. I really enjoyed making this piece because it was fun and had a little whimsical aspect to it. There is also a personal touch with the words, which are lyrics to one of my favorite songs.

This quarter was much more difficult for me in ceramics. I tried really hard all quarter to create pieces that I really liked, and also felt excited about making. However, all those attempts were made in vain and I wasn't able to make something I was proud of.
I tried everyday to make something, but I either never liked the outcome or I wasn't even able to get past wedging the clay because it would always fall apart in my hands.
I was easily discouraged this quarter whenever something went wrong. I wish I could have stuck with my pieces more, but I think part of the reason I became so easily uninspired was because this is the last quarter of my high school career. Although that isn't a totally valid excuse, I feel like it played a small role, because this was not the only class where I felt Senioritis take over.

These are just some interesting shoes I was able to find on the internet. I didn't want to choose the kind of footwear you see everyday, and although these shoes may not be practical, they definitely get you to look at them.

Unfortunately, I did not get around to making my own shoe. I was really inspired by these and I think I would have had a lot of fun making something like the shoes here. However, when I would try to start making a shoe, I just wasn't able to get the clay to form the way I would like it, therefore causing me to quickly become uninspired and begin work on another project.