Catherine "Kater" Cheek is a writer and artist.
Catherine Cheek
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Feb 25
Tryst, Whirl, Oblique, Beast, Sky
This is the second set of twenty test tiles. See Mince, Splinter, Incline, Arrival, Cellar for technique details. Tryst: klear over algae moss Whirl: stoneware blue over algae moss Oblique: stoneware blue over desert varnish Beast: algae moss over desert varnish Sky: klear over desert varnish
Feb 21
Mince, Splinter, Incline, Arrival, Cellar
These are the first of a set of twenty test tiles I made to try out glazes for my drums. Instead of putting numbers on the backs, I put random words. The tiles were made with a die and an extruder. These sushi dishes/spoon rests/soap dishes/paperweights make good test tiles that are also useful. The glaze …
Feb 12
Valentine Jack
While I was making cards, I decided to make a valentine for Jeremy. I’d already cut out the Jack of Hearts scans, so I started by glueing on on the scrapbook paper background (the scrapbook paper is to cut the print for the invitation I didn’t use.) I bought the red handmade paper at a …
Feb 09
Laura’s Crown
I call this one “Laura’s Crown” because of the crown and because it reminds me of my sister’s style. She has a wealth of papers, paper cutters, and decorative fasteners. Most of her creations look very tidy, unlike mine which don’t feel complete unless something had to be cleaned up afterwards. The card on this …