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Tiny Leaf Vase Closeup

I've been studying rock and other natural surfaces for a long time. I try to produce a "random" style in my shapes and their surfaces, and this series seems to show that I've accomplished what I'm after. The "beauty" of these pieces is perhaps up to debate, but I think at least I've accomplished an effect that transcends the human touch. There is little evidence here of "my" work or my imposition of form or surface on the natural ingredients.

 

 

So I was tired and I had some bits of clay with Robinia pseudoacacia leaves impregnated in them. I almost blindly rolled these out with the rolling pin and with just my fingertips rolled and pressed them together. This piece is about 5 inched across and is a wonderful centerpiece for twigs, dried leaves, holly, or something big and light like a dried Hydrangea inflorescence.

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Uploaded on November 9, 2009
Taken on November 5, 2009