Here's the latest piece I am working on. I love clay when it is leather hard. It has such a nice supple feel to it.

I really feel like I have 'somtin' going on now as far as my vision. I have my technique down (mostly), despite the fact it doesn't totally conform to what I had in mind. For example, the little sea creatures attached to the vase, in fact, the entire vase, should be very textured like this barnacle, but I have a hard time adding texture to those added pieces because I am so proud of my throwing skills - I can throw big, but I can also throw real small with my pinkies. So, once again vanity gets in the way.