Nancy Pené

Claremont, California, USA

Title: Dots on Dune Raku

Year of Creation: 2010

Glaze: Mix of Spectrum's Dune, 8 parts Gerstley Borate, 1 part potash feldspar, 1 part borax

Clay Body: Laguna White Stoneware, WC-397, cone 5

Dimensions: Height 8 inches, Width 6.5 inches

Artist's Statement: It's hard work to keep the clay drive alive. The passion of the process to make helps you appreciate all the time creating. Sometimes just listening to the music isn't enough. You have to learn to build and play the instrument, and realize you will practice all your life in the process.