Pottery Vase
Potter: Jacquelyn Allen
Gift Giveaway: An empty vessel that needs the love of a human. A vase, to hold that which is precious or the liquid of your choice. (5 1/2″ high, 4 1/2″ wide at opening,  3 1/2″  wide at base)

Muse-Creations for Our Forgive it Forward Giveaway – Because forgiveness and creativity go hand-in-hand for us, Ray and I thought it would be fun to spice up our 35-day Forgive It Forward project launch with a focus on the arts. So, we sent a call out to the muses among us for a little assist and some inspiration.

Between June 14th and July 19th, we introduced artists, sculptors, potters, musicians – and more – who forgave it forward with us by donating a gift for a random drawing giveaway. Each muse answered two questions and shared a little bit about their creative process and passion. We hope they inspire you.

Jacquelyn Allen: Potter

So, tell us Jacquelyn …

R&B: What does “forgive it forward” mean to you?

JA: They say when a person starts the process of healing the soul we help the 7 generations before us and after us. What a wonderful motivation to know that the work I do on me, to be of better service to the G-d of my understanding so I reach my highest good, is also for those I love and will love. The energy created from this action is magnanimous and the healing possibilities endless.

R&B: How do you feel pottery enriches your life and helps to heal our world?

JA: I am a potter and the feeling of co-creating with mother earth is amazing. To take the earth and mix with water to come up with a substance that can be manipulated and molded into a piece of art that can not only be beautiful but also functional is (more…)

Stoneware Vase
Potter: Christine Winokur
Gift Giveaway: Pleasant green flower vase with plenty of character that was fired in a gas kiln. It stands 9″ tall and is 3″ at its widest. Made from a warm buff stoneware.

Muse-Creations for Our Forgive it Forward Giveaway – Because forgiveness and creativity go hand-in-hand for us, Ray and I thought it would be fun to spice up our 35-day Forgive It Forward project launch with a focus on the arts. So, we sent a call out to the muses among us for a little assist and some inspiration.

Between June 14th and July 19th, we introduced artists, sculptors, potters, musicians – and more – who forgave it forward with us by donating a gift for a random drawing giveaway. Each muse answered two questions and shared a little bit about their creative process and passion. We hope they inspire you.

Christine Winokur: Potter

Known to those who love her as the clay goddess, Christine has been producing pottery since 1967 which, she says, “makes all my white hair worthwhile.” Clay is her passion. Walk into her studio on any given day and you might just find her up to her elbows in clay. Or you might find her teaching others how to be “zen” while centering on the wheel for the first time. But you will never find her bored. “There are so many choices and ways (more…)