Corinne G. Tracy

"Balcones for cone 10 firings and Cinco Blanco for cone 5 firings."

Primary forming method?

"Throwing and hand-building"

Primary firing temperature?

"Cone 10 reduction and cone 5"

Favorite surface treatment?

"Love to texture, texture and texture and I have also started experimenting with the Majolica technique."

How/Where do you market and sell your artwork?

"Mostly word of mouth but I also participate in art shows."

" Seeing a particular form that is attractive or appealing to you and then translating that form with clay."              

"Working with clay has always been something that has fascinated me since childhood.  I made a commitment that when I would have the time to devote and invest a good portion of my life I would start this journey.  So in 2007 that opportunity came about and I signed up for classes at Foelber Pottery Studio in Houston and ever since then it has been non-stop.  The entire process of taking a lump of clay from start to finish has been so rewarding in the sense of accomplishments and yes I have patted myself on the back numerous times."

How have you have taken your experience as a well-established maker in the field and passed that knowledge along to your other artists?

" I am always searching the web for new and old techniques as well as experimenting with all the tools being developed to expand in creativity in working with clay. I also take great enjoyment and satisfaction in passing and sharing these tips to my follow artists/potters in the studio."

What’s the best advice you’ve been given by a fellow maker, mentor, or teacher?

“The three “P” – Patience, Perseverance and lots of Practice."