The making of "dr Teljer the hero" (3): close-ups

The first final drafts of 11 pictures in the series about dr Teljer can now be printed. Next step is to decide which ones will be enlarged to, say, 50x70, and which ons to 30x45. Below a few a close-ups which show what kind of functionalities of Photoshop have been applied. 

A boat in front of Teljer's house. Please note the life-like reflection on the surface of the water:

Medic man's suitcase on the jetty opposite the estate Rijnhuizen. Shadow and "wow plastic"-effect:

Entrance to one of the most ancient historical sites of Nieuwegein:

Teljer leaving house Doorslag where the notables used to meet and decide on local healthcare:

House Doorslag has a view on a curve in Vaartse Rijn. This ship has "poster edges" and is reflected in the water with glass effect, made transparent and fades away after some eraser strokes:  

Halfwitte schaaltjes - Half white bowls

Two different glazes were used here. The glaze was in two large buckets so that the bowls could be immersed in it. Half way in this case. 

The making of "dr Teljer the hero" (2)

I totally underestimated the amount of effort needed to photoshop some old pictures into new ones. It has cost me nights and weekends, and now I have a series of drafts of 18 pictures. I intend to select 9 (3 x 3) for the exhibition in July.

There will be three themes. 

1. dr Teljer's residence from which he fought for his mission. 

2. dr Teljer committed himself to better hygienic circumstances in households and availability of fresh water.

3. dr Teljer and the notables of Jutphaas who decided on local healthcare.

Kerkveld (theme 2):

Huis Doorslag (theme 3) where notables used to have their meetings.

Dr Teljer usually let himself be transported in a coach. 

Klein schattig kannetje - Adorable jug

This adorable jug originated by accident. I had no idea what kind of bowl or mug I was going to make and was kind of experimenting with shapes. At one point I was advised not experiment further because the clay was about to collapse. Experimenting with clay too long on the turntable makes it weaker and weaker. 

So this was it. The top was a bit skew, that is why it became a jug. With a handle. 

The decoration was a test of patience. I spent three nights on painting with engobe and scratching between the colours for the relief effect. 

The jug was made during a course of the Kneedbare Steen.