Sunday, April 20, 2014

Exploring Ocean Springs and Shearwater Pottery


Shrimp Boat in Ocean Springs Harbor

While visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast, I traveled with my family to the idyllic coastal town of Ocean Springs, visited Shearwater Pottery and the Gulf Islands National Seashore. Enjoy the views!





Peter Wade Anderson is the grandson of Peter Anderson, founder of Shearwater Pottery
My nephew among the bisqueware






The glazing room



View from the Gulf Island National Seashore Visitor Center

Magnolia "Cats Ears"

Reminiscent of a Japanese Woodblock


"Jug-A-Rum...Jug-A-Rum...."

Catbriar flowers

Allie the alligator kept a watchful eye on us

Saw Palmettos of my childhood. A very distinctive regional flora.





The following are from an exhibit at the Gulfport Airport on Shearwater Pottery