i was in the room when dan cormier unveiled this necklace for the first time. there was a hush. a stunned silence. you see, all the while dan challenges us to ‘make it the best it can be’, he challenges himself too.
white clay. no complex veneers. no intricate cane work. no fancy mica shift. just white clay. the ultimate challenge. nothing to hide behind. just white clay.
simple shapes become sophisticated and elegant under cormier’s care. his design skills and artistry are magnificently showcased with this combination of silky smooth and richly textured beads…all finished to perfection.
practice really does make perfect. cormier’s ‘white necklace’ is museum quality work. breathtaking. bravo dan, bravo.
yes, dan cormier challenges all of us to reach a new threshold of excellence. a call to arms of sorts. let’s heed the call.
more? click here for another ‘never before seen’ complex bead by dan.
Bravo, Dan…for your gift!
Brava, Susan …for bring this to us!
Elegant and lovely!
It looks like porcelain…OMG it’s perfect!
WOW, that gave me chills!!! So perfect and so white, I can’t imagine! All three posts of his work is stunning!
soooo beautiful!
wow!!!! it is a wonder!!!
it is of any beauty!!!!
merci Dan et susan !!!!
sure wish he’d make his way down to Central Florida….
Thank you Susan and everyone else for all the generous things you had to say about my work. I am slightly overwhelmed. You made me feel like it was my birthday.
While perfectionism can be the source of some very fine craft it can also be a tough road to travel. Being critical about ones work becomes an important function, but it’s necessary to find a balance. It is part of my struggle as an artist to achieve this balance, to do my absolute best without becoming a complete madman. Tracy and Griffin, you who live with me, thank you for your patience and support in allowing me to be who I am. Today I got to relax and see my work through the eyes of others. Thank you all for having such kind eyes.
Susan, it was an honour to be featured on PCN in this way. Thank you so much for your continuing support. It’s been a real pleasure getting to know you and a nice surprise how you’ve embraced what you learned at the B.B.B. class. I’ve gotten a real kick out of following your progress. I look forward to more.
But no more Kombucha for you my dear.
Cheers,
-Dan
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