CERAMICS
A new departure for Trudie since the move back to Albuquerque from Atlanta has been to begin to work with ceramics. Like Lee, Trudie was always interested in sculpture, especially in terms of modeling with clay. Unfortunately, she had never previously had access to a facility with a kiln. That has now been remedied, but due to the fact that age and arthritis has taken its toll on hand-strength, she seems to be making a slow start.
However, in the future she may be pleased enough with some of her ceramic creations to warrant featuring them here. Stay tuned!
However, in the future she may be pleased enough with some of her ceramic creations to warrant featuring them here. Stay tuned!
The first ceramic piece to be featured is actually by Lorna Barreras, Trudie's middle daughter. This dragon is done in a special dark "chocolate clay" with a light brushing of blue glaze.