Weekend Walkabout: New Tillie Trays and a Pelican Dawn

I've been getting up earlier these days so that I can watch the sun rise. It's worth it. Really.

This new habit has become a reality because I have discovered a fabulous coffee roastery in my neighborhood. Their coffee is freakin' awesome and it wakes me up sooooo much better than the stale grocery store stuff. This morning, it was stormy and windy, and I was greeted by pelicans heading for a fishing trip on the beach:

Beach Dawn with Pelicans, June 2016, MRobb

Gorgeous clouds, too:

Cloudscape June 2016, MRobb

I haven't shown my newish terracotta Tillie trays yet, as I was having camera/computer interface problems that I only corrected this morning. These trays are made of Roja Linda clay with Amaco Bluebell and Aquamarine glaze. I love this combo soooo much!

Tillie Trays 2016, MRobb

Have a wonderful and creative weekend!

Adromischus cristatus (Key Lime Pie Plant) and New Ceramics

I finally had some time this spring to work on new ceramics inspired by peacocks, a very ancient symbol of resurrection and renewal. And what plant better to pose with the new bowls than the most popular plant on my blog, Adromischus cristatus, the Key Lime Pie Plant:

New Pots and  Key Lime Pie Plant, M Robb, 2015

I used terracotta clay, then washes of light green or black underglaze topped with 3 coats of Amaco Bluebell and Aquamarine opalescent. They came out well. As you can see, my Key Lime Pie plant has sent out a few new plantlets from the top, and I'll get them potted up eventually. Have a great gardening weekend!