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Thanos the Philosopher
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"I am inevitable."
Thanos the philosopher - requested by the winning bidder on a charity auction I donated my artistic services to. I had planned to make Thanos at some point, but that point came much sooner than I had anticipated. Perhaps Thanos truly is inevitable. My thanks again to the Ceramic Art Studio and Shop.
Wet clay model
Heracles (Hercules)
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The Greek mythological hero Heracles (Hercules in Roman mythology) was born Alcaeus but later renamed Hera-cles to mollify the goddess Hera who despised him for being the illegitimate product of her husband Zeus's affair. Incidentally, Hera unwittingly partially gave Heracles his superhuman strength by nursing him with divine milk as a baby, thanks to Athena's trickery. This incident is also the amusing (and hilarious) origin story of the Milky Way. Heracles is famous for his twelve labours, the first of which was to slay the Nemean Lion, a beast with impenetrable skin which Heracles conquered by beating it with his club and choking with a bear hug. Heracles later used its hide as his iconic cloak. The composition of my piece is based on the relief by Philippe-Laurent Roland at the Louvre. My thanks again to the Ceramic Art Studio and Shop.
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Korean Crow-Tit (Parrotbill) Jewelry Dish
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The Korean Crow-Tit (Baepsae 뱁새), is a type of vinous-throated parrotbill (Sinosuthora webbiana) that basically resembles a round, fluffy white cotton ball with a long thin tail. They are quite possibly the cutest birds on the planet. This is a variation on another sparrow themed jewelry dish I made last year. My thanks again to the Ceramic Art Studio and Shop.
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Golden Retriever
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Golden Retrievers were originally bred in Scotland for retrieving hunting prey and are one of the most popular breed of dogs in North America. A friend who was a fan of retrievers once told me they make the perfect pets because they are very smart and easy to train, but not too smart that they are always trying to outthink their owner and stir up trouble. Their intelligence, loyalty, and friendly temperament have made them a popular choice for disability assistance dogs and also for search and rescue. This is my third dog including Tuco (Chihuahua) and my Pembroke Welsh Corgi. My thanks again to the Ceramic Art Studio and Shop.
Wet clay model
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