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Sharon Feigal
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21/10/2026

What backing pins do you like best?

Do you find it varies with how you wear them?

I often attach mine to bags, hats, and jackets. I lean towards the straightforward ones that poke straight out with a quick squeezy backing—faster to use! But when they're on my hat, I have to be cautious not to rest against them! 🌟

14/10/2026

Here's a nostalgic glance back at an older design...

Last month, I enjoyed dinner at a friend’s place and got to use these charming smaller deep plates I created years ago! They were delightful.

I mostly focused on larger sizes before, but I'm considering revisiting this size soon. I've got some fresh glaze combinations in mind that could be exciting!

13/10/2026

Who's watching over your garden?

I've crafted some vibrant eyeball guardians for my grapes, with more on the way! 👀

As a bonus, since these raku-fired creations may not withstand winter, I'm making stands to bring them indoors. Almost done—stay tuned! 🌿

09/10/2026

We're heading home and will be back tomorrow!

Waiting to welcome us is my favorite of the Homestar Eyeballs. I think this one reminds me the most of Homestar Runner, the character who unintentionally inspired this series.

(I didn't realize what the legs were reminding me of until they were finished. If you don't know Homestar Runner, look him up! Strong Bad!)

08/10/2026

I used to find pigeons incredibly annoying. Their constant cooing outside my window was maddening.

But after learning about their domestication and global journey, I saw them differently. With technology advancing, they became less relevant—except for enthusiasts or farmers.

Now that I’m in a new home surrounded by trees and birds, I've grown fond of feeding them all.

In fact, when I wanted to give my art some wings, I drew inspiration from the soft grays of pigeon feathers! 🕊️

05/10/2026

How it all started...

In 2015, a traumatic injury to my left eye turned life upside down. With both eyes bandaged for months, I spent countless hours in bed on painkillers, lost in audiobooks and podcasts.

Navigating the house became an adventure—especially those narrow stairs!

Once my vision improved, I had to relearn depth perception. It made me reflect deeply on how much we (those of us who are sighted) rely on our vision for our interactions in the world.

When I finally felt "normal" again, I humorously crafted ceramic eyeballs and raku-fired them to showcase their fragility. (How they got legs and wings and other scenarios came later.)

This early piece called “Broken View” included the bungee net that caused my injury—a reminder of what I've learned through this journey.

03/10/2026

Fascinating eye fact:

Seeing is so important that it takes up more than 50% of the brain’s functionality.

Wow! Is that really true? I certainly think my own experience of reality is heavily sight-oriented, but I guess I would have thought language processing would be more than a single external sense.

28/09/2026

Did you know these are boxes? 📦

I named them "Everything I See" because they're perfect for storing all your little treasures! 😊

What would you fill them with?

24/09/2026

Did you know? The most prevalent eye color in the world is brown!

But there's so much more to it—so many stunning shades of brown. My recent fascination with eyes has really opened my eyes (pun intended) to this variety.

For those with brown eyes who wear glasses, what frame colors do you love? I thought this lilac color complements this beautiful iris tone beautifully! 😊

21/09/2026

I submitted "Ladder to my Soul" at the Goudse Keramiekdagen exhibition in May. This year's theme, "Grenzeloos," truly resonated with me.

The sculpture embodies open access and limitless potential. The ladder leads into a pupil—what stories lie within?

Creating it pushed my own boundaries; raku firing in one piece was no easy feat! Here's to embracing new challenges ahead! ✨

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