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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Aug 27

Trying something a little different with my chickens - working with a white clay body, adding a nice red brown underglaze, then etching different markings to show-off their feathers and personality. What do you think of this new look?
#ceramicchicken #ceramicsofbluesky

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Jul 10

Another Spring Meadow platter in the works - always love the peel/reveal of monoprinting ✨💖✨ Like opening a present!
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#monoprinting #monoprintingonclay #peelandreveal #ceramicsofbluesky #processvideo

Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Jul 6

Here is the front/back of the (unfinished) piece I made, temporarily calling it Vulture Man. I envision it being shown with another figurative piece - which will be made at a later date. After it's been fired, I'll add some color to bring out the disconcerting beauty/ugliness of a King vulture.

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Jun 18

Showing the different building stages of the backside of the figurative sculpture I'm working on: in its current resting/waiting state; without hands; without arms; without jacket or feathers.
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#wip #wipwednesday #figurativesculpture #itsaprocess #ceramicart #ceramicsofbluesky

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Jun 16

One proud papa and his baby chick! This is the final result of the Emperor penguin I made earlier. I'm really happy with how they turned out. Slide thru the photos for more details. I have a new found love for penguins✨🐧✨
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#emperorpenguin #ceramicbird #ceramicsofbluesky

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Jun 12

It shows!!🙌👏🧡👏🩷👏

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Jun 12

Love the texture you’ve created on this piece, such movement ✨✨

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Jun 12

These guys are adorable ✨💖✨

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Jun 11

Front side view of a piece I'm working on…see how it comes together (in reverse). Made during a fantastic 5-day workshop w/Kelsey Bowen; she shared many techniques in making a gestured figure with an animal head. I'll be working on the head now and will share those images later. #ceramicsofbluesky

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · May 26

Another chicken with all her marks! Next step is the kiln 🔥
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#wip #ceramicchicken #markmaking #etching #sgraffito #ceramicsculpture #ilovechickens #ceramicsofbluesky

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · May 18

I've been working on this for the past week, letting it emerge as it tells me a story. His name hasn't come to me yet, but I think he's a corporate-type worker who might be disgruntled/dissatisfied/disgusted. Or maybe recently fired. Is he speaking to you? What is he saying?
#ceramicsofbluesky

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · May 14

Part of the fun of making my little chickens is adding lots of marks to represent their feathers and overall appearance. Any guess to how many different tools are used to make her marks?🧐
#wipwednesday #markmaking #sgraffito #etchingtools #etching #ceramicchicken #ceramicsculpture #ceramicsofbluesky

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · May 13

I painted the Pride colors onto a pair of wings for this little chicken then transferred them on. She seems very pleased with them ✨🌈🐔✨
#pride #ceramicchicken #ceramicsculpture #monoprinting #processvideo #inthestudio #ceramicsofbluesky

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · May 11

A baby duck curious about the world as mama duck patiently waits in the background. Happy Mother’s/Maternal Day to all who nurture, guide, and care for the young ones in our lives be they four-legged or two-legged critters. ✨💖✨
#ceramicsofbluesky

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Apr 29

After making the figure, I cut her in half to hollow her out. She is all put back together(front and back views). I'm thinking she'd like to take long naps on a window sill someplace.
#wip #figurativeart #figurativesculpture #humanform #ceramicsculpture #itsaprocess #ceramicsofbluesky

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Apr 23

She's sound asleep, dreaming those dreams of running free without a care in the world, like a child. Weightless. I shared the bottom half of this sculpture yesterday - here's the top half; still a WIP.
#wip #wipwednesday #ceramicsculpture #figurativeart #paperclay #itsaprocess #ceramicsofbluesky

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Apr 22

Partially finished figure - playing with how the feet/toes casually rest on a flat surface. #wip #ceramicfigure #figurativeart #paperclay #itsaprocess #inthestudio #ceramicsofbluesky

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Apr 18

One week from today is the opening of Ceramic Showcase - an all-ceramic show✨✨ This year I will have 3 pieces in the Gallery section of the show (see images). If you're in the Portland metro area I hope you have a chance to check it out; lots of art for everyone! www.ceramicshowcase.com

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Apr 16

Applied underglaze and slip onto this Emperor penguin and his little buddy. I completely fell in love all over again with penguins when making. This is still a WIP; after its upcoming bisque firing I'll add more warm colors to certain white areas. I'll share when it's complete.🐧 🐧
#ceramicsofbluesky

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Apr 14

It’s amazing how it transforms with color - especially adding the eyes. #ceramicduck #ceramicsofbluesky

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Apr 9

I’ve been falling in love with birds lately - is it because of Spring? I started with a red-crested cardinal in February, followed by an Eastern bluebird then a robin. Then I had the bright idea to make a penguin! Now it’s a duck (WIP).🪿 I’m accruing quite the flock!

#ceramicsofbluesky

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Apr 7

Meet George, the Great Dane. He was made in remembrance of a certain Great Dane I knew. His markings show that he is loyal, loving, and brave. The design across his nose represents his patience: waiting for your 'okay' to take it. And, oh, those puppy eyes ✨✨ #the100daysproject #ceramicsofbluesky

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Apr 6

Just another Sunday - with a brush, some underglaze, and a bowl. What are you working on?
#inthestudio #underglaze #surfacedecoration #wip #the100dayproject

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Apr 5

Queen Cat series: “Huntress". In her youth, my cat, Lana, loved to hunt. In the spirit of imagination, she’s ready to prepare her next meal. In reality, once Lana put the bird down and walked away, the bird would have a miraculous recovery and fly away. This feat would surprise both of us. Day42/100

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Rebecca Gerendasy Clay Art @rgerendasy.bsky.social · Apr 3

"Getting Through the Muck and Mire (with some help)" will be at Ceramic Showcase, April 25-27. Elements of underlying meaning carry her story forward…
Jumping fish: significant life change
Wings: transcend limitations
Gladioli: strength
Dahlias: commitment
Blue dress: sadness, yet inner peace

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