Shawn McGuire (GREENWOODSTUDIO)

[debunix]

Yes, a small Nakao guinomi. It's not only tiny, but it also is very thin-walled, so it works best with cooler brewed teas made in tiny quantities--something I don't do often, and maybe between this perfectly sized little shibo and the gyokuro OTTI it will get more use.

[Peacock]

Lovely pictures shawn and I yearn for my backyard to look like that. Debunix, how much does the tetsuaki guinomi hold? 1 ounce?

[debunix]

About 55 mL to the brim, 40 mL comfortably. That's why the little shibo is a perfect companion.

[Running for Tea]

After admiring the teaware on this thread for weeks, I finally decided I should aquire some for myself. I believe it was Chip who had mentioned something about coming across a piece of teaware that "speaks" to you. Up until recently, I had never had such an experience. That being said, this chawan called out to me

After seeing it, I knew I had to have it! The chawan is stunning in person, and no photo could do it justice. It has seen a good deal of use in the short time I have had it, and it will continue to be a cherished piece of teaware for many years to come.

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I look forward to admiring and aquiring additional teaware from Shawn

[Devoted135]

After admiring the teaware on this thread for weeks, I finally decided I should aquire some for myself. I believe it was Chip who had mentioned something about coming across a piece of teaware that "speaks" to you. Up until recently, I had never had such an experience. That being said, this chawan called out to me

Beautiful piece, and multi-talented! Watch out, once you start hearing the teaware, it's hard to stop listening!

For example, this awesome shib and guinomi "set" called to me. I'm out on the porch enjoying them right now.

Afternoon gyokuro by Devoted135, on Flickr

[JRS22]

I look forward to admiring and aquiring additional teaware from Shawn

I was admiring that chawan when I was mulling over the selection of small green gaiwans. It deserved a good home. Now I'm thinking about a tiny shib to add to my collection of tiny teaware.

[Running for Tea]

Beautiful piece, and multi-talented! Watch out, once you start hearing the teaware, it's hard to stop listening!

For example, this awesome shib and guinomi "set" called to me. I'm out on the porch enjoying them right now.

Thanks! Your guinomi pairs very well with your little shib

Now I'm thinking about a tiny shib to add to my collection of tiny teaware.

The more photos of those shibs I see, the more and more appealing they look!

[GreenwoodStudio]

Thanks for the postings, all.

Been a crazy week finishing work for the next wood fire, getting wood, cleaning shelves, etc., blah blah blah. We loaded all the pots today (which we usually do in 2 days) and I'm whipped! Nap time.

[GreenwoodStudio]

I'm finally feeling caught up from the long firing process. Kiln is unloaded and I'm getting myself motivated to start photographing the new stuff.

I concentrated almost exclusively on celadon glazes this firing and got some work that I feel was successful, and in the range of what I'm looking for from wood fire celadon.

I'm going to have to tweek my lighting a bit to get the actual color of these to photograph as they are looking a little washed out here. They are actually a nice subtle blue/green in true light. You can see the color of the glaze where it is thicker and pooled.

I revisited this form with porcelain. These came out pretty sweet.


Here's a couple examples of porcelain porcelian cups, more loosely thrown and with the addition of feldspar "chunks" which I processed/milled down to a appropriate size. These inclusions create an effect similar Shigaraki clay but white-on-white in color. The small pearls of feldspar melt out of the body. I was looking to dirty up the porcelain so it would have a more natural feel and not so perfect.

This one has a cool iron spot

Another variation with cobalt brushwork, love it when it flows like this!

Another thing I was looking for from a celadon what a glaze that did not "fit" the clay body as well, so that it would craze a bit and therefore stain with use. My old celadon glaze did not craze much at all. Mission accomplished

Here's one that I've been using. It stain fairly rapidly. I've only used this cup in a couple of tea sessions so far.

[GreenwoodStudio]

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[debunix]

Some really subtle and beautiful celadon effects in those. Sweet.

[茶藝-TeaArt08]

I appreciate every one of the pieces you posted. Very nice! Blessings on the beautiful work and the pursuit of your craft!

[victoria3]

Beautiful pieces, thanks for posting.

[Peacock]

Hey Shawn,

Are these going up on etsy?

[GreenwoodStudio]

Thanks folks. I'm glad you appreciate them.

Yes, Peacock. I'm doing photos now and they'll be lot of new stuff there soon