Curved Bowls Can Be Tricky

I have now painted pottery three times in my short life. The first two times, well let's just say I am no artist. I like abstract because it does not have to be anything. My bestie and I purchased a Groupon for The Clayground in Calgary. I have recently been painting small canvases in my spare time  mostly just to try it ans see what happens (1 or 2 good creations I must say). This time I was going to be prepared with some print out of things I could trace and create a half decent piece. My bestie is much more artistic than I and I wanted to put some effort into it.

I have also been getting back on track with healthy eating and have salad with lunch every day this week and had the idea to make a salad bowl I could take to work with me. Both creative and functional. I picked the bowl and decided on a Lilly inside the and a fun string effect on the outside. The lady was very helpful and I got down into tracing the flower into the centre of the bowl.

Shellie Moment: The trace paper was taped in and my hand on the sharpie, let's rock this! I turn the bowl position my hand, pull away, turn the bowl, position my hand (apparently expecting a different angle) and then I open my mouth...why did I have to choose the curved bowl? My bestie, sharp as a whip quickly reminds me that all bowls are curved and laughs at me. Rightfully so, it was definitely not the context I was going for.

In my own defense I meant I should have chosen a square plate that was flat.