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Re: Robert Fornell (Ronin Ceramurai) Chadogu

by Robert Fornell » Sep 1st, '10, 11:22

JBaymore wrote:May the red dots blossom.

best,

............john


Many thanks John however as it is a museum show, sales aren't part of the picture however I did "sell" one piece to a local collector. Fun as well catching up after 25 years with Patti Warashina at the opening. Lot's of stories and :lol: :lol: :lol:

Be well,
R

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Re: Robert Fornell (Ronin Ceramurai) Chadogu

by togei » Sep 1st, '10, 19:35

Hello Robert,
Thank you for your comment.
The next time you are back in Kyoto with time I would like to come by and see your work. I can't afford to buy it but if you have the time please let me know.
Dave

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Re: Robert Fornell (Ronin Ceramurai) Chadogu

by Robert Fornell » Sep 2nd, '10, 22:49

togei wrote:Hello Robert,
Thank you for your comment.
The next time you are back in Kyoto with time I would like to come by and see your work. I can't afford to buy it but if you have the time please let me know.
Dave
Hi Dave,

Thanks for the post. I've "quietly" tracked you on Etsy, and find your work rich in subtlety..... hoping to meet someday.
Interesting comments a well on 東空 regarding 人間国宝 or national living treasures.

Best wishes,
R

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Re: Robert Fornell (Ronin Ceramurai) Chadogu

by togei » Sep 3rd, '10, 07:58

Hello,
Thank you for your compliment. I really appreciate it. Do drop me an email next time you are in the Kansai area.
Dave

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Re: Robert Fornell (Ronin Ceramurai) Chadogu

by Genko B » Sep 15th, '10, 19:58

Hi Rob:

Congratulations on your appointment! It starts in the spring?

I'm going to try to get to the BAM exhibit in the next couple of weeks.

I have your gourd-shaped mizusashi still and have used it several times recently now that it's autumn. Just now I tried to send you some pictures but the email I have is not working, apparently. Please get in touch and we'll talk about the mizusashi.

Genko

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Re: Robert Fornell (Ronin Ceramurai) Chadogu

by Smells_Familiar » Oct 9th, '10, 02:06

Hey Rob!

Any pics of new work? I'm sure we'd all like to see what you've been up to?

Oh yeah, how was BAM?
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Re: Robert Fornell (Ronin Ceramurai) Chadogu

by Robert Fornell » Oct 13th, '10, 14:27

A few raku pieces from a class I taught last summer in which I interspersed black UG as well as ^10 glaze with Amrak glaze which, for the most part, I tend to find a bit too flashy....

Thanks for looking,
R
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Re: Robert Fornell (Ronin Ceramurai) Chadogu

by Robert Fornell » Oct 13th, '10, 16:03

Last time through Tokyo in June, Mr. Kitamoto of Sanwado Gallery asked if I make shochu cups. Here's the result..... perfect as yunomi too!

Best,
R


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Re: Robert Fornell (Ronin Ceramurai) Chadogu

by Chip » Oct 14th, '10, 00:59

Shochu, is that a beer cup?

Lovelies Robert! :mrgreen:

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Re: Robert Fornell (Ronin Ceramurai) Chadogu

by togei » Oct 14th, '10, 01:46

Hello Robert,
I love the splat look. Is that glaze on an yakishime body? I am interested in doing some work with a glaze on my Nanban work.
Dave

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Re: Robert Fornell (Ronin Ceramurai) Chadogu

by Robert Fornell » Oct 15th, '10, 06:53

Chip wrote:Shochu, is that a beer cup?

Lovelies Robert! :mrgreen:
Thanks Chip.

Shochu is a distilled drink made from Japanese potatoes.... Fairly popular these days....

Best,
R

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Re: Robert Fornell (Ronin Ceramurai) Chadogu

by Robert Fornell » Oct 15th, '10, 07:01

togei wrote:Hello Robert,
I love the splat look. Is that glaze on an yakishime body? I am interested in doing some work with a glaze on my Nanban work.
Dave

Hi Dave and thank you.

Yes, it's glaze on a porcelain body. Thought you might be interested in this link, to the Kikuchi Biennial in Tokyo with the application deadline being the 20th so you'll have to hurry....... they're offering a nice big piece of cheese as 1st place, 3,000,000 yen, although I'd be happy just to get in the door!


http://www.musee-tomo.or.jp/biennale.html

Best,
R

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Re: Robert Fornell (Ronin Ceramurai) Chadogu

by bonjiri » Oct 15th, '10, 23:08

ronin ceramurai wrote:
togei wrote:Hello Robert,
I love the splat look. Is that glaze on an yakishime body? I am interested in doing some work with a glaze on my Nanban work.
Dave

Hi Dave and thank you.

Yes, it's glaze on a porcelain body. Thought you might be interested in this link, to the Kikuchi Biennial in Tokyo with the application deadline being the 20th so you'll have to hurry....... they're offering a nice big piece of cheese as 1st place, 3,000,000 yen, although I'd be happy just to get in the door!


http://www.musee-tomo.or.jp/biennale.html

Best,
R
rob.

beautiful shochu cups ! WOW ! fantastic love the glazes and brushwork !

thanks too for the musee tomo link ! WOW !
early ... this happens every other year !

thank you !
wonderful, inspirational work !

cory

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Re: Robert Fornell (Ronin Ceramurai) Chadogu

by Robert Fornell » Dec 11th, '10, 12:02

Hi All,

I've recently posted a few items on Etsy again..... kindly have a look as time allows if you will. I'll happily pick up the shipping on any purchases if you let me know that you're a TCer. :D

http://www.etsy.com/shop/robertfornell

Many thanks and best!
R

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Re: Robert Fornell (Ronin Ceramurai) Chadogu

by togei » Dec 11th, '10, 17:56

Very nice work Robert. I am impressed at the number of views you have in such a short time.
Dave

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