Kristy Lombard Pottery

New Year, New Stuff, New Events!

2012-01-21T23:44:00.000-08:00

So it's been far too long since I have done an update, so tonight's the night! I am working on some new pieces that I will have on ETSY in time for Valentine's Day. Delivering some new work for Crow Valley Pottery up on Orca's Island. I am currently selling work in a pop up gallery created by Local 14 artists called The Art Spot. The Art Spot will be hosting a special Valentine's Day event on Sunday February 12th called 'Give Your Love Local'. There will be bins for food donations to the Oregon Food Bank and a variety of the local businesses in downtown LO will be participating in this event. There will be specials at all the participating businesses as well. And, to top it all off, I will be having a one day sale at Dirty Dishes on Alberta on Sunday February 12th from 12-5. So hopefully I will be able to see some familiar faces at any one of these places/events!

Mudshark Opening Night

2011-12-03T11:46:00.000-08:00

Thanks to all who came out Friday night to start our show off with a bang! It was great to see so many old friends and to make some new friends. Tell all your friends about it!

Mudshark Studio Holiday Show

2011-11-29T20:32:00.000-08:00

It's about that time of year folks, when artists emerge crazy eyed from their studios ready to share with the world what they have been slaving away at for weeks! I am no exception. Since I do not have a private studio anymore, I have teamed up with some friends (and some strangers) to have a collective show with Mudshark Studios. There will be 21 of us in all showing off our goods. Lots of different pottery styles, some paintings, some metal sculptures and some ceramic sculptures as well. I would love to see as many familiar faces as I can (and maybe bring some less than familiar faces with you!) so hopefully you can make it to one of two weekends. Best selection will be on the first weekend, of course, so get there early! Also on both Fridays of the show, we will have live music, food and free beer! Cheers!

Out of the Fire: A Special Show of Ceramic Art

2011-11-02T08:41:00.001-07:00

So I have a show coming up next week at the Doll Gardner Gallery in SW Portland! It sounds like a great show since I know I am in good company with some other really great ceramic artists. All the work featured in the show is to be made so that it can hang on the wall--something very different for an all ceramic show! I have some plates that can either be used traditionally or hung on the wall, as well as some of my textured wall pillows. As usual, it will be a down to the wire event for me and that makes for a whirlwind weekend! Wish me luck and I hope that some of you can make it!

Thank You Corvallis!

2011-09-26T11:13:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to thank all the wonderful people that braved the weather to come out for the Corvallis Fall Festival! I got a lot of great feedback, made some new contacts and met some really great people. I have to give a shout out to my booth neighbors: Aimee Herring, Jennifer Lommers and Sarah Brown. Aimee is a wonderful ceramic artist that is also going to be showing at Local 14 along with me next weekend. Jennifer Lommers is an amazing painter making beautiful and colorful works of art! Both of these ladies kept Jeremy and I laughing all weekend long. And, I scored some great gifts from 'A House In the W oods' children's clothing by Sarah Brown. If you weren't able to make it, maybe next year!

Remember that the Local 14 Art Show starts this Thursday September 29th and runs through Sunday October 2nd at the Forestry Center in Portland. I hope to see some of you there!!

The Latest and Greatest

2011-09-14T21:50:00.000-07:00

So as some of you know, my husband and I recently sold our house. Which of course means that I also lost my studio! Currently I am renting space from a friend in Portland at Mudshark Studios. It's been fun to be in a new environment, and definitely takes some getting used to. There are now lots of people and lots of dogs around me all day, making for plenty of distractions! It has also been a bit chaotic because I have to produce enough work for two upcoming shows. The first is the Corvallis Fall Festival on September 24th and 25th and the second is the Local 14 Art Show running from September 29 through October 2nd. Both are known to be great shows and I am looking forward to them both!

Since I am now a full time studio artist, I have been making a greater effort to document some of my processes. Recently I have been making some butter dishes and here are some pics of that process. Enjoy!

First things first, a slab must be rolled and texture is added by rolling a carved roulette across the surface.

The slabs are then cut, folded and manipulated into the basic shape of the butter dish top. Some extra slab allows for a couple of salt and pepper shakers to be made as well.

Smooth slabs are used to create the bases for all the butter dishes and four square 'feet' need to be cut out and attached to each base.

All of the birdie knobs start out as a solid ball of clay and each one is made by hand, making them all individuals!

Once all the knobs are sculpted, they can be attached to the butter dish tops. The finished product is a flock of birdie butter dishes!

It's Official!

2011-08-26T15:52:00.000-07:00

Today was my last day of work at Georgie's Ceramic and Clay Company! I am now a full time artist on the brink of a great adventure. Wish me luck and thank you for all the support that you have already given me on my way to this juncture!

Final Countdown Pottery Sale Promo Video

2011-08-18T19:05:00.000-07:00

The sale starts tomorrow, August 19th, 2-8pm!!! Don't miss it... but if you do come August 20th from 2-6pm for more great deals or to say hello.

Final Countdown Pottery Sale!!!

2011-08-17T11:53:00.000-07:00

So a quick update for those of you who don't know the story. Jeremy and I have sold our house and we have to be out by the end of the month. So what does that have to do with you, you ask? Well I need you and all of your friends, family, and coworkers to help me clear my inventory!! I have a ton of great stuff including one of a kinds, early work and seconds that I really don't want to pack up and take to the next studio. So I am offering them to you at ridiculously low prices. Good news too...I can take cash, check and now credit with my new square card reader! Jeremy loves to wheel and deal, so get here early to get the best selection!!
Everything must go!!!

Friday August 19th 2-8 PM

Saturday August 20th 2-6 PM

9704 SE Yukon St
Portland, Oregon 97266

Be there!!

Strong Family Pitcher

2011-08-03T13:41:00.001-07:00

Some friends asked me to create a special birthday gift for their mother, and this is a little glimpse into how I go about making such a piece.

So first the clay needs to be rolled out into a flat slab.

Once the clay is rolled to the desired thickness, then the fun begins!
I work with a variety of hand carved stamps to create the
designs on the piece. This heart stamp in the middle was
made just for you!

Once the designs are all stamped, then I can form the clay into the basic shape.
This would set over night and then the rest of the piece (bottom, handle and spout) would be assembled the next day.
Once everything is dry, the piece can be bisque fired and finally glazed.

And this is the final piece! I hope your family enjoys this and
I am so happy that you thought of me to create it for you!

ETSY Update

2011-07-26T16:12:00.000-07:00

So I had some time today and I used it wisely by putting a few new items on ETSY! Check out my shop page to see these new pieces.

Super Cute!

2011-07-08T12:31:00.000-07:00

I finally got around to planting these little cuties up and I am happy with the result! I made these as a demo for a workshop that I'll be teaching this summer @ Georgie's Ceramic and Clay in NE Portland. If you would be interested in learning how to make (the workshop is hands on) and how to glaze little pots like these, follow the link for more info. Hope to see some of you there!!

New Stuff on ETSY!

2011-05-29T18:28:00.000-07:00

So my ETSY page has looked pretty glum for a little while now...sorry about that! I spent several hours today adding some new stuff and sprucing it up a little, so check it out if you've got the time. Some great stuff if you're looking for gifts for dad or maybe those summer weddings.

Behind the Scenes: OPA Ceramic Showcase

2011-05-01T10:17:00.000-07:00

Showcase is finally here!

2011-04-29T14:33:00.000-07:00

So after some serious prepping for this show, it is finally here. I have a new booth setup thanks to the help of Dani Guralnick. She has opened my eyes to the benefits of a white setup and I think it looks great! I also now have actual signage! So far so good at the show, but we always love to see more people. If you are looking for something to do this weekend, come on down to Showcase. It's FREE!!! We are open until 9 PM tonight, 10 AM - 9 PM Saturday and 10 AM - 5 PM on Sunday at the Oregon Convention Center.

OPA Ceramic Showcase

2011-04-25T09:01:00.000-07:00

So the countdown has begun!! I am feverishly finishing up my glazing and then it's on to painting my shelves. All very exciting stuff, but necessary to get ready for Showcase! I am really excited about this year's show and I am hoping for a big crowd again. If you have any interest in pottery, or my pottery, I urge you to check out this show. Showcase features hundreds of local potters, demonstrations, kids and adult clay areas and it's all FREE! The show runs Friday April 29th, Saturday April 30th and Sunday May 1st. You can use my link to get more information on times. Please feel free to stop by my booth, I'll be in D10. :)

Let There Be Light!!

2011-04-06T21:20:00.000-07:00

Finally finished my lanterns. I am really excited about the ones that I have wired with a cord for easier/safer use in the house. Can't wait to start on some more for Showcase!!

New Shop

2011-04-01T11:56:00.000-07:00

The day has finally come. You can now buy work, somewhere other than my studio, in Portland! I was contacted by a lovely woman named Kierstin Oliver who is the owner/operator of a great little store on Alberta street called Dirty Dishes. She makes amazing work and I liked the looks of her store, so I decided to take her up on her offer to display a small sampling of my work. So if you are looking for a place that you can go to see my work and other great pottery/art, this is it! The store is located near 14th and Alberta.

Studio Night

2011-03-29T21:13:00.000-07:00

Busy evening in the studio! Working on some new large, oval serving dishes in the 'sweater' style. I'm really excited about these beauties! Also working on some new watering cans. Think this design might work better than the first generation. And as usual, you can never make enough mugs when you have a show coming up.

Spring Sweaters

2011-03-25T21:35:00.000-07:00

Just in time for spring! Your favorite sweater translated into clay. A new form for Showcase this year, sweater cuff mugs. So far I like the shape a lot, just a bit of a pain to paint the handle a different color from the body. Might have to work on a different handle shape to make that a bit easier. But as usual bright, fun and full of button detail!

Fancy Pants

2011-03-20T22:33:00.000-07:00

So these are some new little planters I am working on. They remind me of cartoon pants, so I have given them the name of 'Fancy Pants Pots'! The ones in this photograph are mini pots that are perfect for small plant (in my case succulents) starts. Love them!

Showcase Piece

2011-03-14T23:14:00.000-07:00

So the big show (Ceramic Showcase) is coming up pretty soon and I'm working on a new teapot design for it. This one measures about 18.5 inches. Not my biggest, but still a large teapot for sure!

Simple Things

2011-02-14T15:29:00.000-08:00

I love these little trinkets that sit on my windowsill. The bottles were found when digging in my back yard and I made the little bird of course. They are perfect for this spot and they brighten up my overcast day.

Salt Cellars on ETSY

2011-01-29T14:03:00.000-08:00

It sure has been a while since I have posted anything new anywhere! But, with the holidays over, I have no excuses--back to the grindstone. I have put some lovely new salt cellars up on ETSY with the help of my new camera and the recently constructed light box. The pictures are definitely better than those that I took with natural light, but I still have so much to learn about how to use my camera and photo shop! Off to take more pictures!

Topiary Attempt part I

2010-12-23T17:31:00.001-08:00

So I have had my cuttings now for a few days and they have had some time to callous over, and now it is time to plant them! Here is what I have for the project:

12 inch cone topiary form
florist wire
sphagnum moss (moistened)
bamboo skewer
wire cutters
florist pins
about 45 succulent cuttings

The form seemed a little too open to me, so I used the floral wire to wrap it more tightly. I am hoping this will help to hold the moss more securely when I stuff it into the form.