–tile twin powers

Tracy and I have often remarked on how many similarities we share.  It is part of our schtick to claim our twinhood even though it is not really possible… medically speaking.  We figure we can have our little illusions, as long as we function properly in society and don’t hurt anyone in the process.

About a month ago, we both had a commission piece due…on the same mid-June day–funny thing was, we each got our respective job at a different time, and through different contacts (I tell you, it’s that twin thing…).  Each project had a substantial degree of difficulty, so we began brain-storming on how best to approach the work ahead–running glaze trials and researching methods, with many conversations about color and technique.

How helpful that we could bounce questions off each other throughout our individual processes.

(I often run through the streets, exclaiming how nice it is to have a tile-twin to share ideas with,  keep work-appointments with, and share costs with…).

With a bit of good fortune in the kiln and the support of the “twin powers”, we were able to achieve the outcome we had aimed for, and relinquished our pieces on the due date with a sense of satisfaction.

I’m delighted to report that we both gained a lot from these 2 projects–we learned from each other and happily discovered pearls of wisdom within ourselves.  You know?…it’ feels good to stretch the creative muscles a bit.  Trying new stuff so often leads to discovery and growth.

Tracy created a framed “plaque-in-gratitude” for an outgoing orthopedic doctor, and I fabricated the likeness of a private home, as a gift.