#skullopus

Today’s #marchmeetthemaker2020 is a topic I’m just not comfortable with, branding. I don’t really fancy myself as a producer of a product (even though I do) so it’s hard for me to grasp the concept for my work. I am an artist and try to speak with my work. The story might be contained all on one piece or may be a sentence in a grand novel that spans many pieces over years of production. I mean how do you brand that? But I do have a few things that appear on a regular basis, like skullopus, possumrat and my self portrait. I don’t even know where to go with this write up about branding. What is branding? How do you brand an artist? Anyone want to give me some tips and tricks? Cause this old dog is just confused. #marchmeetthemakerday4 #clay #skull #possumrat #skullopus #pottery #stickers https://www.instagram.com/p/B9UXdoHAXIj/?igshid=xus248azftwb

Just a quick break from cleaning the studio to unload the small kiln. Plan is to finish the cleaning and setup for Saturday’s open studio pottery sale then finish these pieces for Saturday. Will I make it? Only time will tell. #clay #video #lookatmahbeard #kiln #octopus #skullopus #skull #rabbits https://www.instagram.com/p/B5atH_kg-Qp/?igshid=ieoexyxfrwbz

It was a Bob Ross and skullopus kinda day. Now to find some grub with my lovely wife and call Friday done. #mississippi #skullopus #bobross #happylittletrees. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxBLNlOguQH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ncof1l3pm8k

The other margarita pitcher and glasses. Drawing on large smooth surfaces like the pitcher is so much easier than the undulating ones of the cups. But with a little patience, a lot of hardheadedness and luck I manage to get it done. What challenges do you have while working? #amacovelvetunderglaze #potsofinstagram #howiamaco #nuclearapocalypse #skullopus #skull #octopus #margarita #sgraffito #reductionfired #reductioncooling. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsvx9M4gnR9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17gd0bkgyttax

Finally had a chance to actually photograph this pitcher and margarita glasses. I can say I’m happy. What do you think of them? #amacovelvetunderglaze #potsofinstagram #margarita #howiamaco #skullopus #skull #octopus #clay #pottery #wheelthrown #reductionfired #happydance https://www.instagram.com/p/BstqdNODeMM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=s8d45howez7v

A margarita cup to go along with yesterday’s pitcher. I am not a margarita drinker, I prefer my alcohol simple, rum + ice in a handmade sipper. Oh and yeah I’m still overjoyed with the surface and can’t wait to spray the glazes and get these things fired in reduction this weekend. #makersgonnamake #potsofinstagram #christianbaileyceramics #margarita #drinkup #cup #skullopus #skull #octopus #apocalypse #nuclearapocalypse https://www.instagram.com/p/BseY3vQAFYN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=tua2jhbsq1

Martini glasses are a pain to photograph. I guess I’ll try a lower point of view to get that skullopus image. Eh here they are and I don’t even drink martinis. #amacovelvetunderglaze #potsofinstagram #sgraffito #nuclearapocalypse #skullopus #skull #octopus #martini #passtherum https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs9UNStAedr/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=y2ar2ko0vsoq

First step in the chase of that worn surface is done on these creamer and sugar sets. Now to bisque and the next step in the never ending chase. #sgraffito #ceramics #mississippi #illustration #christianbaileyceramics #howiamaco #clay #skull #skullopus https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq01TMigQ_b/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=86enyr6s961x