Kristy Lombard Pottery

OPA Ceramic Showcase 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:18:00 +0000

The time has finally come! Ceramic Showcase will be coming to the Oregon Convention Center this weekend! It runs from Friday May 4th through Sunday May 6th. It's the largest all ceramic show in the country and that means you are sure to find the perfect Mother's Day gift there. There will be demonstrations and clay play areas for children and adults alike. Oh, and it's FREE! Come check it out. I've been training hard for this (check out my video link below) and I hope to see you in Booth D13!

Something New

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 03:16:00 +0000

Green ware, meaning that it hasn't been fired yet.

First steps in glazing. Painting iron oxide on and wiping back, then waxing over those areas and putting a clear glaze in the interior.

One glaze painted on one side.

Another glaze painted on the other side.

The finished product!

So here are some start to finish images of my new pieces that I'm working on. These are the very first ones and I feel like they are still going to evolve, but I am happy with where they are going so far. Enjoy!

The Bee's Knees!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 19:10:00 +0000

I am so excited about my new stamp! Here it is from drawing to clay. Enjoy your lovely spring weather.

Spring is in the air!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 23:12:00 +0000

These are a few of the things that caught my eye at
Portland's 2012 Yard, Garden and Patio Show
today!

A lovey paper bush (yeah I said bush) in the Dennis' 7 Dees display.

In that same display, was this lovely bonsai tree. I just loved the way the roots and trunk look like some kind of cyclops monster.

A beautiful metal lantern by Gina Nash!

Of course it wouldn't be a trip to a garden show without at least one succulent photo! Adore this little chair with the planted up seat.

And last, but definitely not least, my friend Chris Schwartz had some of his pottery displayed in his wife's garden design display! I thought Calendula Garden Design's 'Edible Garden' display was definitely a highlight of the show so check it out if you go!

Fancy a Fancy Pants Pot?!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:01:00 +0000

First things first, I cut out some screen material to cover the drainage hole so that the dirt stays inside the pot where it belongs.

Next I mix 1 part cactus blend potting soil with 1 part pumice. I was told by a cactus/succulent guru to do this in order to provide excellent drainage for the plants!

I fill the pots almost to the top since most of the cuttings I use have very little stem to work with.

Now the fun begins! I order my succulents off of ETSY from Succulents Galore and I always receive a great mix of species, colors and textures. This is when you get to use your artistic side, choosing which plants to put into the different containers.

When I am all done, I have some great looking containers ready for a sunny windowsill! These cuties will be available at both of my Valentine's Day weekend events:

The Art Spot
First and B
Lake Oswego, OR
February 10th - 15th
11-6

&

Dirty Dishes
30th and Alberta
Portland, OR
Sunday February 12th
12-5

Don't forget to save some of the leaves so that you can start new plants!

New Year, New Stuff, New Events!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:44:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:46:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 04:32:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:41:00 +0000

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!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:13:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:50:00 +0000

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!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 22:52:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (jeremy) — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 02:05:00 +0000

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!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:53:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 20:41:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:12:00 +0000

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!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 19:31:00 +0000

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!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Mon, 30 May 2011 01:28:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (jeremy) — Sun, 01 May 2011 17:17:00 +0000

Showcase is finally here!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:33:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 16:01:00 +0000

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!!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 04:20:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:56:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 04:13:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Kristy) — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 04:35:00 +0000

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!