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| ClayArt by Lezlie Finet |
| About me... I never outgrew my childhood fascination with making pies out of mud, building castles in the sand, and just generally digging in the dirt. I love the feel of clay in my hands, working it and forming it into a vessel to use, or an object to enjoy... experimenting with surface treatments... testing of glazes... or trying a new firing method... I think the endless possibilities of pottery will continue to pique my creative curiosities and satisfy the whims of my mental Muse for many years to come. The solitary work of a potter suits my hermitic nature just fine, and my little studio on a wooded hillside south of Spokane Valley is my happy haven. . I also enjoy the contagious energy sparked by interacting with other ‘mud-buds’ at group firings, workshops, art shows and gatherings where the generous sharing of knowledge is always flowing. The more I learn, the more I discover how very little I know. My past work: Raku Art: I love the unpredictability of the process, and with more than a slight penchant for pyromania in my makeup, raku-firing captivated me for over 4 years. I still can’t get enough of it. My latest endeavors: - the ancient method of burnishing and pit-firing pots to achieve the beautiful & subtle coloration derived from the organic compounds and combustibles in the pit. -the new and very unique vapor-glazing technique in which luster glazes & metallic salts are combined to create dramatic swirls of iridescent rainbows (known as Kosai, the Japanese ideogram meaning “hue of light”). …unless my attention has since wandered… My husband and I have spent an ever-increasing time fleeing the cold Washington winters, traveling through the Southwest in our RV, camping with our 4 dogs and exploring new areas of interest. As our southern sojourns lengthened, and my clay-withdrawal symptoms grew stronger... I decided to ‘take my show on the road‘. I now pack my little wheel and a small propane-fired kiln, so we can set up and spin pots in the scenic spots we find along the way... More serious artists might consider me a ‘dilettante with a short attention span‘..., but I want to try it all - clays, surface treatments, firing methods… the diverse dimensions of clay-work fulfill my need for artistic expression and lend a sane and healthy balance to my life. So while others may aspire to become a Master Potter, I will happily remain a Slave to Clay. |
| PS. OK, I can't resist including a couple of pics of my sweet lil' Chihuahuas. I just love 'em to pieces! |
| Chappie, Charlie, Chiquita & Poopsie |
| 4 pups in a chair yup, they are all related. Papa, baby boy, baby girl & Mama |
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