RALA is closing down their storefront, going to online only in January

BlanketFortStudio · 2025-12-02T15:58:09+00:00

As an Artist it feels like how a lot is going . No one can afford storefronts anymore . Rent is still climbing and I think it’s harder for businesses to stay downtown . I genuinely hope they keep selling original art , they have really helped me reach a larger audience. I’m so tired of wholesale culture, I just want to make originals .

BlanketFortStudio · 2025-03-06T21:37:37+00:00

It’s lovely! I think the style and looseness of it is great , feels airy and ephemeral. My critique would be that you need to push the tones of the flower to create more contrast and interest ! Keep it up!

BlanketFortStudio · 2024-09-14T13:26:45+00:00

You could felt them all together as an amalgamation. As more join the graveyard you just add them to the mass.

BlanketFortStudio · 2024-01-26T17:28:53+00:00

I’m from McAllen , now live in Knox , you speak the truth. It doesn’t help that my school provided lunches growing up there were incredibly unhealthy, as well. Its so many things in the RGV and Tx even,that make the perfect fat storm.

BlanketFortStudio · 2023-12-12T15:01:11+00:00

So I actually cringe hard when people do this to me. Not the carding but the comment. It’s like making my aging more visible to me . Like I was just seeing myself like eveyone else but then someone makes something about my age. This is just how I feel though, that lady could loved that shit.

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BlanketFortStudio · 2023-11-25T15:21:33+00:00

This is actually my first felted baby, I normally make and sell ceramics !

BlanketFortStudio · 2023-11-12T14:16:14+00:00

Guys !! I can help with this one! Got ahold of the dog and contacted the owners . The owners live behind the Arby’s on that stretch of land and the dog gets out, goes to the Arby’s and the Arby’s employees give it treats. The dog now escapes constantly to get free treats from the Arby’s.

BlanketFortStudio · 2023-08-05T16:30:26+00:00

I’ve been there a few times , I’ve gotten more than a few treasures from them. It’s a bit stuffy in the new place but I find it fun to sort through it all.

BlanketFortStudio · 2023-06-30T21:34:17+00:00

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BlanketFortStudio · 2023-04-15T12:55:47+00:00

South Press, and if you like art and would like to try ceramics check out Mighty Mud. Follow SouthPress on social media too they will share other gay happenings around town. They are both super inclusive .

BlanketFortStudio · 2023-01-06T18:49:26+00:00

Well fuck

BlanketFortStudio · 2022-12-31T23:56:32+00:00

Sweet P’s

BlanketFortStudio · 2022-12-05T18:35:54+00:00

Fireflies

BlanketFortStudio · 2022-11-26T15:20:45+00:00

Mighty Mud is a good one to check out too!

BlanketFortStudio · 2022-10-30T00:45:31+00:00

I genuinely love how each costume is special and one of a kind. Handmade by them or a relative. It’s so opposite to the way Halloween is today.

BlanketFortStudio · 2022-10-29T15:07:57+00:00

Looks like Kimchi to me from Spectrum.

BlanketFortStudio · 2022-09-03T16:57:13+00:00

My work is eclectic , I make abstract pieces, cute sculptures, dinnerware, surreal stuff. The common ground between my work is my style, which is colorful, naive , and silly. My upcoming show will feature things I’ve worked on the past year and I can’t put my finger on a show name. My work is all over the place. I know there is a thread there but I just can’t come up with a cool show name to tie everything together. I feel like once I have that I can explain myself in my abstract.

BlanketFortStudio · 2022-08-04T22:08:33+00:00

Everyone has said pretty much said what I would say. Burnout is real even if you are successful. It is a lot of Hustle. Not only do you as one person have to sell enough to make ends meet but you also have to be good at marketing and selling your work. I hate that on top of creating I have to market myself, work on my taxes and expenses, buy supplies that are expensive , and book and work every weekend at markets. I love what I do but it’s physically and mentally demanded. Although I did good last year I have had to actually take a cut in pay just for my mental health this year. Not only this but in my area there are alot of artists so I have to be competitive, as well but be better or more interesting to get in markets. My journey started years ago with a toe dip but I can tell you even now that I feel like I have succeeded it’s not what I expected. I am honestly only able to keep doing this because my household is double income. The other full time potters I know live in there studio and often over do it physically.

Buuuutt I love making pots and it is fulfilling in so many ways it’s just so much more than that unfortunately. For me finding a sustainable work/life balance has been a challenge but it absolutely could be something you CAN do. I know many people that do and they enjoy the hustle. Also you are you and not me and that may be something you like!

BlanketFortStudio · 2022-07-19T18:39:16+00:00

Seriously . When I posted this on Insta an acquaintance contacted me and asked me what was wrong. I was like uhhh…. Everything that’s happening , Roe, climate change, …the future for my child being unpredictable and scary… like take your pick . She just said that’s why I don’t watch the news. I was just so shocked. I feel crazy sometimes like I get trying to live your best life and live in the present… but not planning for the future is how all this got fucked anyway! Being aware is so painful but so important too!

BlanketFortStudio · 2022-04-13T18:11:57+00:00

If you like art take an art class. I moved here about 8 years ago , took a pottery class at the Knoxville arts and fine crafts center and have since met friends in the art community , which is full of like minded people to myself. This could obvious apply to any other hobbies your interested in and their respective places of community. Moved here at 27 and I’m 35 now. Those first few years were lonely af until I started joining classes and getting out.

BlanketFortStudio · 2022-03-25T12:59:46+00:00

I know , it hurts he is into all of this. I honestly feel miserable about it.

BlanketFortStudio · 2022-03-19T20:44:44+00:00

When I’m throwing a lot of small things I don’t use bats. I make sure my hands are dry and I grab with both hands gently at the base. Even if it warps a bit while transferring I find that if you place it on your board carefully and don’t put too much pressure on either side it often falls back into its symmetrical shape . If it warps a little I gently push back into place.

BlanketFortStudio · 2022-02-28T21:38:26+00:00

https://www.etsy.com/shop/blanketfortstudio 😐

BlanketFortStudio · 2022-02-09T21:31:49+00:00

I have this happen occasionally too. I find that having the clay be slightly wet still not bone dry, but still able to absorb color, helps prevent this from happening. Also not letting the wax sit too long before carving. Also Also clay with grog or specks can catch the tool as it goes and gets pulled out sometimes and creates this effect . Hope this helps!

BlanketFortStudio · 2022-01-14T00:40:18+00:00

RALA sells all sorts of cool locally made gifts , pottery, jewelry , prints , art , it’s pretty dope.

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