Welcome!
My name is Ashley Best and I've been doing pottery since 2001. I graduated with a degree in psychology in 2007 (one of my major life goals), only to find that my true passion is working with clay. This website and all the work in it is the result of my following that passion. I hope you enjoy!
Most of my creations begin as a wheel-thrown vessel. My primary glazing and finishing methods are crystalline glazing and horsehair raku. These two methods are exciting and fun to work with, and the possibilities are endless in the relatively unexplored world of crystalline glazing. Although these are my two primary methods of finishing work; there are many, many other methods to be explored. And explore I shall! You can view my crystalline and horsehair work in their respective gallery pages, and other methods can be viewed either in various methods gallery or the New Work/Work for sale gallery.
Thank you for visiting my website and taking an interest in my work. Any questions, comments, critiques, etc. are greatly appreciated and can be sent to my email address at: Ashley.Best@gmail.com. I also have a business page on Facebook, and you don't have to be a Facebook member to come and see news, updates, and pictures that I am putting up as frequently as I can.
Facelift...
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Hello again! You may have noticed that I am (attempting) to give my website a little facelift. I am trying to make some changes, so please be patient with me as I may mess up! I am very open and welcoming to any constructive criticism and/or general comments you may have about the changes. Thanks again, and don't forget to check out the Albany sale this weekend for some great deals on pottery!
Ashley
Pottery Sale This weekend...
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What:
Albany's 24th Going to Pots Sale. A great way to get some ceramic artwork for yourself or as gifts for unbelievable prices. Much of the work are "seconds", meaning that there may be some small defect with the piece, or it may not be what it was intended to be. Some pieces have very small damage, and some pieces are perfectly fine, with no problems whatsoever. There will be a good number of ceramic artists participating, so come out and get some deals!
Where:
Two Rivers Market
250 Broadalbin St. SW
Albany, OR
Hours:
Thurs Oct 13: 12-6
Fri Oct 14: 9-6
Sat Oct 15: 9-5
A friendly endorsement...
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Not so recently I asked a good friend of mine (and a collector of my work--how flattering!) to say something about my ceramic work--good or bad, with the idea of sharing it with others who may not be as familiar with my work. Yes, this was a marketing scheme of sorts, and perhaps even a not-so-subtle plea for a compliment. I was both complimented and entertained by the comment given by this friend, who is also a writer. So without further ado, here is the undeniable and absolute truth about my ceramic work ;):
"Mesmorizing glazes coat elegant, time-less, shapes. Each form is a piece of the cosmic puzzle, beauty emerging from unadulterated clay into unique vestiges of the divine." -D
Thanks D!
Current Events
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Hey all. Wanted to update you on a few events going on. This Saturday and Sunday (20,21) of August I will be selling work at the Silverton Fine Arts Festival. This is a great show in the beautiful Coolidge Park in Silverton, OR. There are many other artists, good food, music, and scenic beauty to enjoy this weekend so come out and say hello!
Also, my work is currently being shown at the new Civic Center in Independence, OR until Jan. 5, 2012 along with some other artists. Come check it out after a day at the Butterfly farm, the scenic drive you're taking, a night out at a local wine bar, or whatever the occasion!
As for now, awaiting results for the All-Oregon Art Annual. I'll keep ya'll posted on the results, and thanks for taking the time to stop by!
Ceramics Videos!
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Below are the links to the three ceramics videos I have made thus far. Check them out if you're interested, and especially give some feedback if you'd like! These and future videos that I create will be posted on my YouTube account for White Crow Ceramics.
Video 1: Ceramics Process: The Pit Fire: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yi2k7RZ7knU
Video 2: Ceramics Process: Making a Mug: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pawgRM4pqUA
Video 3: Ceramics Process: Making a Vase: http://www.youtube.com/user/WhiteCrowCeramics#p/a/u/0/f1f91ZYSbjQ
I hope you enjoy them, and I plan on making more and posting them as soon as I find the time!
New Work Posted!
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Some new work has been added to the aptly titled "new work" page on the website. I have also been updating the different site photo albums with the goal of presenting a good example of the different glazes and techniques I have been learning (and continue to learn). I have also posted new photos onto the White Crow Ceramics Facebook page as well.
There will be a link to some ceramics videos I have been working on soon, and more to come after that! Thanks for stopping by!
First Entry
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My first entry on the new White Crow Ceramics Blog... what to say? Aside from giving an honest effort at improving my website, I have been making more crystalline and horsehair vases for my next art fair this summer, the beautiful and enjoyable Silverton Fine Arts Festival. I have also been playing a lot with making various teabowls, which is a lot of fun.
I'll be posting pictures as soon as I have them taken and put onto my computer, so keep an eye out for some new work finally! As far as the website is concerned, I have decided that I am emphasizing the sharing of my work and information (educational, if you will) rather than sales-though there is still a section of the site that has work for sale. As usual, I'm always open to input and constructive criticism. Thanks!
