Shadow
Shadow May
Shadow May "Inspiration is highly overrated. If you sit around and wait for the clouds to part, it's not liable to ever happen. More often than not work is salvation." - Chuck Close

Male
34 years old
Chattanooga, Tennessee
United States



Last Login: 11/11/2009
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    Shadow 's Interests
Generalseeing music, chopping wood,hard days of productive work in the studio,taking care of my friends,having conversations with Toney,cooking, washing dishes, drinking cold beer, eating good food, hangin with my beautiful wife, travelling, making pots, friends, tools, fishing, playing the git fiddle,hunting for my food, writing things down that i think about and coming back to them later, jumping in the ocean, being a potter in a corporate world,
MusicSteely Dan, Lynrd Skynrd, Atmosphere, Govt Mule, George Benson, Gerry Rafferty, Stevie Ray Vaughn, LL Cool Jay, Dave Grisman, John Scofield, Fleetwood Mac, The Band, Digable Planets, The Cruisers, Hank Williams III, Son Volt, Jayhawks, Sade, Allman Brothers, George Strait, John Le Doux, Bonnie Raitt, Incubus, Howard Jones, Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, Steve Miller Band, Molly Hatchett, Men at Work, Hall and Oates, Paul Simon, Steel Pulse, Leon Russel
BooksPioneer Pottery, The Prophet, The Bible, Lonesome Dove, Hamada, Wood-fired Stoneware and Porcelain, Ragamuffin Gospels, Andy Goldsworthy

     Shadow 's Details
Status:Married
Orientation:Straight
Zodiac Sign:Aries
Occupation:Potter

   Shadow 's Schools
Homer High School
Homer, AK
Graduated: 1994
Student status: Alumni
 

1990 to 1994



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About me:
My name is Shadow May. I’m a born and raised Alaskan, and have been a potter for about fourteen years now. I’ve worked across the USA…from Alaska to Tennessee, North Carolina to Hawaii…gathering knowledge and refining my skills. I received my training through many different avenues. I spent a short time in college, and attended workshops as well as numerous intense apprenticeships, while also throwing production (piece work) for companies. Everything up ‘til now has influenced my growth, my views and my life as a potter. I’ve let my pots evolve with myself. The interactions, conversations, confrontations--whatever it is--come out in my pots. Learning to listen and reflect has shaped the pots I make today. I am always evolving. Whether I throw ten pots in a day or a hundred, the silent lessons I learn from the clay are always there. I work with a cone six-to-ten porcelain, mostly because it is very responsive to my touch and the marks I leave behind. Glazing on porcelain also brings rich texture and color. I wedge all my clay and mix my glazes from scratch. I throw on an old Randall kick-wheel which I worked on during my first apprenticeship in Tennessee. There are four to five glazes that I work with and interchange with new ones as I test them. I have been firing a twenty cubic foot oval electric kiln eight to nine times every other month. I try to work as hard as I can and then work harder. I believe that I only have one chance at this--at everything. I give it my all, never holding back. I welcome mistakes and struggles—it brings triumph and character. Working as a potter, above anything I have done in my life so far, has given me more love for the daily living in my life and the quiet yet profound importance of love and friendship (how to lean when you need to and being the one who is leaned upon). I hope my pots bring good conversation and wholesome living to your life. Your Potter Friend, Shadow May
Who I'd like to meet:
myself at 19, we'd have a long talk. apostle paul, robert duvall, the first potter, let him/her know what its like now. my father at 15, 25 and 30 years old. my ancestors, the real jeremiah johnson, more potters / artists who bust their ass paying there bills by making pots and their art and love it everyday, no wannabes. the whole lynyrd skynyrd crew. of course id like to meet like-minded potters,artist, people who just live and let live. those who look at your inside rather than your outside.



   Shadow 's Friend Space (Top 13)
Shadow has 82 friends.
 Dirt Burnner 


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 Hanging Chad 


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Shadow 's Friends Comments
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Bob Sandifer - Recording Engineer

Bob Sandifer - Recording Engineer



Sep 7 2009 9:09 AM

Check out our new forums at http://www.industryrecording.com

We will be giving away some gear to some lucky forum members.
Bob Sandifer - Recording Engineer

Bob Sandifer - Recording Engineer



Jul 1 2009 5:10 PM

Thanks for the add

If you like MURDER/HORROR Ra then check out the site.
M.Dutton

Matthew Dutton



Jan 10 2009 4:45 PM



ha ha ha watch this...

---->me
Lydia

Lydia



Dec 14 2008 4:56 AM

wow its been a while! Sorry to hear about the fire, that would be devistating. TN huh? I guess you like it if you are still there. ha ha Me I guess I like the endless rain although they keep telling me we are getting snow this weekend... I did not move far enough south. Do you keep in touch with Jack Walsh? He opened a studio in Portland but you probably already knew that.
ZOphia

ZOphia



Oct 30 2008 5:22 PM

Lost your number when my phone went in the lake give me a call!
Check out November's Southern Living. DRagon is in there!!!! woo hoo. I am getting there.

Z
M.Dutton

Matthew Dutton



Sep 23 2008 11:45 PM

WAAAANG!!
man i need to get back up to the studio..
peace
---->me
Linda Burr

Linda Burr



Sep 20 2008 4:11 AM

hey little brother...just wanted to say hi..it's been awhile so i wanted to check and see how life is going for you...miss you...love you...:)
Rara Kay baby

Rara Kay baby



Jul 14 2008 1:22 PM

hey stranger...
i played at your wedding....saw that you were on-line.
how is the pottery coming along?.....your stuff is impressive ......
Clay Faces

Billie Hudson



Apr 27 2008 7:21 PM

Thanks for the friend connection..still amazed with your work
ZOphia

ZOphia



Apr 27 2008 5:29 PM

Shad, You redy for TACA. hoe i can still crash with you. It is just lil ol me and some heavy metal.

Z
Linda Burr

Linda Burr



Apr 21 2008 4:11 AM

hey brother :)..just wanted to wish you a happy belated bday and to let you know that i love you very much! i hate that we're so far away from each other...someday we will get together..but until then just know i'm thinking about you!!! love ya...muah! :)
SMILEY

SMILEY



Apr 18 2008 4:51 PM

Happy Birthday!
M.Dutton

Matthew Dutton



Apr 3 2008 5:30 AM



yep thats how i feel somtimes...

---->me
Dirt Burnner

Dirt Burnner



Mar 27 2008 2:10 PM

oh yea its me !!!! well are you going to make some pots or are you gonna whine about it arrrrrrrrrrh!
Linda Burr

Linda Burr



Mar 3 2008 2:01 AM

love you brother!!! :)...muah!
SMILEY

SMILEY



Feb 23 2008 2:57 AM

Hey Brother,
only number I have fer ya don't seem ta werk no more. You've been heavy on our minds. Come down and relax when you get a sec.

Love and respect,

-Nick
ZOphia

ZOphia



Feb 22 2008 6:35 PM

sending yall sum love!

miss ya
Casey

Casey



Feb 20 2008 6:36 AM

hey man, sorry to hear about the fire.
Linda Burr

Linda Burr



Feb 12 2008 12:46 AM

any word on rebuilding your studio?
Jamie

Jamie



Feb 4 2008 10:36 PM

I'm sorry about your loss. Sometimes changes are forced for the better. Are you going to be Chris's neighbor? That would be awesome!
Linda Burr

Linda Burr



Jan 31 2008 4:42 AM

just want to say that i love you brother...!!!!
‡ W¡†¢h¥Wðmåñ ‡

Brandi Petrey



Jan 31 2008 3:27 AM

"We who are clay blended by the Master Potter, come from the kiln of Creation in many hues. How can people say one skin is colored, when each has its own coloration? What should it matter that one bowl is dark and the other pale, if each is of good design and serves its purpose well."

~Polingaysi Qoyawayma, Hopi ~

I thought you might enjoy...Peace
ZOphia

ZOphia



Jan 30 2008 10:04 PM

howz it? you getting excited to rebuild! got to get excited bout something. tell me if you need any help!
Diane

Diane



Jan 29 2008 9:32 PM

Hello Again you two. We are getting record snow fall here. It is a winter wonder land. Just so beautiful. In the last 2 weeks we got up to 2 feet of snow. Its crazy but we just love it. Come summer we will hit triple digit weather. Its right around the corner. That is the best thing about this area, we get all 4 seasons. Its amazing. How is the shop going.? Rebuilding plans?? Hang in there, life can be full of surprises and you cease to amaze me. Your strong will will prevail. Love Ya, Auntie Diane
Diane

Diane



Jan 29 2008 9:22 PM

Hi Sweetie, Sorry to hear of the loss of your studio. Hang in there. Life is full of peaks and valleys. Think that the valleys are for time to reflect. Your studio will be bigger and better for this, that setbacks like this are for a reason. It might not seem so at first but later it all works out. You are in my mind and in my heart always. I am relieved that you and Anna are ok and were not hurt in the fire. Love ya, Auntie Diane
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