I can be, at times, extremely unimaginative. I have for the last 8 years or more used 'Victoria Lovell Ceramics' for my studio name. Mainly because, I could not really think of anything else. The name has always bothered me because, although first and foremost, I am a clay artist, I do work in other types of media as well. So rather than allow myself to be pigeoned-holed by my own studio name I have had an 'Aha' moment. I have renamed my studio...

It is that time of year again ..The Brighton Festival begins this weekend and I will be exhibiting in two places during the festival.  I am currently putting the finishing touches on my contributions to the festival and really looking forward to meeting lots of people.  Especially, after being locked in my studio for the past three months in preparation.  My work will be at the following venues:

Channel View

179 Surrenden Road

Brighton

Tel: 01273551206

AND

Sculpture Trail & Art Exhibition

Sandfold Farm

Common Lane

Selmeston BN26 6SX

Tel:01323871465

There will be a host of other work from a wide variety of artists at these venues, including jewellers, painters, potters, textile artists and woodcarvers.  Tea and cake will also be availible. Let's hope for good weather!!

"Planning Meeting"

As my artistic director is in a high-powered planning meeting with other High Officials of my entourage, I am currently working all hours to keep up with their demands.

I am involved in several upcoming exhibitions.  Most recently, at the Green Tree Gallery (www.greentreegallery.co.uk) in Borde Hill Gardens.  It is a lovely location and gallery, and well worth a visit, just for the beautiful views of the Sussex Countryside.

I will also be at the Brighton Festival in May and the Steyning Festival in June.  I will post the details soon.

I have four Offical Muses at the last count.  This is Iris. The 'Third' in line to the throne of Top Muse.

These are Amelia (Tan one) and Peabody (the Black one) they are sisters and jointly hold the position of Top Muse.

 This is Vir who is the young upstart and fourth in line to the throne, but is trying his hardest to move up the ranks. By showing his versatility, patience, and charisma even under the most trying circumstances.

My next Exhibition venue will be for the Artwave Festival which is the annual arts festival based in East Sussex.  It runs from the August Bank Holiday Weekend, Saturday 25rd August to 23rd September. There will be open houses and studios across East Sussex.  Here is the link to brochure listing all of the locations for the different open houses

www.lewes.gov.uk/leisure/artwave.asp

I will be in Peacehaven ( in the brochure it is labelled "All things bright and beautiful") at the following house:

8 The Sheepfold, Heath Brow, Peacehaven

01273-589-457

Saturdays and Sundays 11a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hope to see you there!!

Here are some photos to show how my work was displayed in that beautiful setting.  It was just the perfect backdrop.

Indeed, it was so perfect infact, that it used to be (or maybe still is!) an old rabbit warren.

A splendid time was had by all!! 

Thank you to all of those who visited (braving the weather) and made the exhibition a successful one!

My new work for the spring was Hens!  I am sorry I have been a bit delayed with the photos but here are a selection of the Hens from the Brighton Festival Exhibition...They have big copper feet and aluminium legs (so they will never need a knee replacement operation)

Pinch Pots Modelling CoilingSlab Pots

Handbuilding Pottery Classes

Includes Decorating and Glazing

Sullington Parish Hall, Storrington

Wednesdays 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

(beginning 26 September)

Come for a few sessions or stay for the whole course!

£10.00 per session or 6 sessions for £50.00

(includes materials)

For queries or to book a place

Email Victoria@harestoyou.co.uk

This is my new baby bunny ... his name is Vir (pronounced 'Veer').  Handsome, isn't he?  Vir is about 6 weeks old now and loves his head stroked and loves flowers (to eat).  At a very early age (4 weeks) he demonstrated his talent for climbing....

Which he continues to refine and develop....

The Shed Gallery

I now have my work availible at "The Shed Gallery" in the lovely village of Alfriston, East Sussex. The Shed Gallery is a showcase of artists throughout Sussex, which features woodcarvers, potters, sculpters, textile artists, jewellers, blacksmiths, painters, and a lovely assortment 0f goodies.  (And just up the road (a mere two minutes walk) is Badgers Tea room, which serves the most wonderful food!)

Christmas is Coming!!

My next exhibition will at the Cow Shed Studio, please visit my website for the link to find location and contact details. It will begin on the weekend of the 26^th November 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., and will run every weekend until the weekend before Christmas.  It's a lovely setting and best of all mulled wine and homemade mince pies will be served.

I will mostly be exhibiting and selling the dog heads, I have done over 20 different breeds and may have some smaller items as well...I will keep you posted.

If you are interested in a particular piece or would like a commissioned piece for Christmas please let me know before the middle of November so I can be sure to complete your order.  Thank you.

Hello!

The purpose of this blog is to allow my vast fan base to keep current on what I am currently creating and what will be featuring in the next exhibition, as well as when and where the next exhibition will be.  I also hope to use this blog as a way to receive feedback, answer questions, and discuss possibilities of clay.  If you would like to know more about me or my claywork please go to my website at www.harestoyou.co.uk

If you would like to see what I am currently working on go to my "Work in Progress" folder under "Photos".  I am very new to blogging, so as and when I get a bit more savvy with this whole blogging business I will add more information and content.