References
This page lists references to information relevant to Steve's Art Practice including items he has written, articles, www links and books.
- Biographical information
- About my practice
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- The Raw Materials - where my clay comes from
- Clay Making - how the clay I obtain is processed
- The Porcelain Clay 1 Body made from "hard white' shale from Ulan, NSW. 2 Clayworks commercial porcelain body 'Southern Ice'
- The Stoneware Clay - some information about my stoneware clay body
- Glaze materials The materials are a central part of my practice. Sourcing these materials makes a connection to Landscape in the first instance, provides a quality of glaze not available through commercial minerals, and allows me to express the character of the materials I choose to use
- Celadon
- Copper Red -more about Copper red
- Ash Glaze Using ash glazes in my work
- Books I can recommend
There are so many books available that I'm sure nobody will ever read all of them. The following are just some that are particularly good, either from an historical or a technical point of view
Those Celadon Blues by Robert Tichane
- Notes for Potters in Australia by Ivan McMeekin
- Pioneer Pottery by Michael Cardew
- Chinese Art by S.W.Bushell - old text on history of Chinese art
- Chinese Pottery and Porcelain by S.J.Vainker
- Reds, Reds, Copper Reds by Robert Tichane
- Ching-Te-Chen by Robert Tichane
- Chinese Glazes: Their Origins, Chemistry and Recreation by Nigel Wood.
probably the best, most up-to-date examination of the evolution of high temperature glazes yet available.
- www links
web links for other artists and arts organisations here in the Mountains and nationwide
Blue Mountains Artists Network a network of practising artists in different media in the Mountains
- artsConnect web connections for Australian artists
- NAVA National Association of Visual Artists - a gateway to visual arts and craft
- Culture and Recreation an Australian Government portal
Contact Steve
snt@lisp.com.au
Phone: (02)47573515