Ken Tucky Swinson

haven't been here in awhile--hope alls well with you all. I thought i'd share this new #woodcut. Happy #caturday to all those who celebrate! #printmaking #handmade #craft #kentucky #art

Happy #juneteenth Everyone! I live a couple of miles from the #Ohio River, where the river represented the border between freedom and slavery. This painting honors John P Parker, a former slave and abolitionist who lived in Ripley, Ohio. His home is on the far left #art #blackhistory #painting

If you haven't already gotten your copy, there's a NEW EDITION of my ZINE available! You can pick one up at my studio and I'm also mailing them with any online orders. Communicating online is great (i guess), but I've really enjoyed creating something I can print and hold and send in the mail.

I wanted to sew a patch on my pencil case, but since I couldn't put a needle through the case, had to sew from the FRONT with on upholstery needle. This was a new skill for me to learn, so I think i'm one of the cool kids now. #art #sewing #frog #printmaking #craft #handmade #linocut #kentucky

awhile back, I made a teapot to give as a gift to my Canadian friend. It just came out of the kiln. I think she is going to like it! #pottery #tea #teapot #canada #elbowsUp #handmade #craft #kentucky #art #bridgesNotWalls

Happy #Patch Tuesday! inspired by the frogs chirping from the creek by my house. If you have a favorite shirt that needs a repair, or a bag that needs some flair (see what I did there?) #printmaking #art #handmade #craft #sewing #visiblemending #frogs #linocut

getting ready to do some glaze testing, so I made a batch of little itty bitty demitasse cups to test on. Test tiles would have been more time efficient, but not nearly as cute #pottery #art #kentucky #porcelain #mastoart #coffee #espresso #craft #handmade

To celebrate international #tea day, I want to share this cobalt blue porcelain #teapot that just came out of the kiln. Cheers!! #pottery #art #bear #spring #handmade #craft #kentucky

here's a follow up from my recent teapot challenge: I love how the new color experiments turned out, and heres THE POUR TEST! it pours GREAT-no drips! now if only i can remember how i did that?! #pottery #tea #teapot #fox #handmade #craft #porcelain #kentucky #art

YAY!!! It took a few tries to get the ink and pressure right to print a woodcut on textured canvas, but all my tea drinking bear tote bag dreams have finally come true!!! #printmaking #art #woodcut #bear #tea #coffee #handmade #kentucky #mastoArt

Excited about a new work in progress! I'm carving a woodcut (based on one of last year' designs) to decorate canvas bags-you can use for carrying sketchbooks, teapots and the other essentials in life. stay tuned!! #printmaking #woodcut #tea #bear #coffee #handmade #kentucky

Just finished printing some woodcut notecards. Hanging to dry. Been awhile since i've done any printmaking---love the smell of ink in the studio! #printmaking #bear #peace #love #kentucky #handmade #craft #art #woodcut

the #nest unfired #porcelain ready for the kiln! The daily #teapot challenge has been a lot of fun, but after 16 teapots, but it's time for something new. Thanks all for following-hope you will stay tuned for more #art! #pottery #tea #birds #kentucky #sgraffito #craft #flowers #handmade

i'm challenging myself to make a #teapot every day. Here's day #15 We had a #storm last night here in #Kentucky - april showers bring may #flowers This is unfired porcelain. decorated and ready for the kiln! #pottery #tea #rain #rural #birds #sgraffito #art #craft #rainbow

today THIS came out of the kiln! A collector claimed it before i could take a good photo.I did get to make this sloppy stop motion, while their 3 year old was crawling all over me! Grateful to do work i love #sheep #clay #pottery #kentucky #sheepDog #borderCollie #dog #tea #craft #art #teapot

i'm challenging myself to make a teapot every day. Here's day #14 A GOAT! because they are the greatest (of all time) This is unfired porcelain. decorated and ready for the kiln! #pottery #teapot #tea #goat #farm #flowers #sgraffito #art #kentucky #craft #handmade

i'm challenging myself to make a teapot every day. Here's day #13 Flying pigs - because art makes the impossible; possible! This is unfired porcelain. decorated and ready for the kiln! #pottery #teapot #tea #pig #flyingPig #flowers #sgraffito #art #kentucky #craft #cincinnati #whenpigsfly

after taking a break for an art show (thanks all who showed up!), I'm back to my #teapot every day challenge Here's day #12 winner winner #chicken dinner!!! This is unfired porcelain. decorated and ready for the kiln! #pottery #tea #chicken #spring #flowers #sgraffito #art #kentucky #craft

I'm getting ready for an #art show at the Pendleton Art Center- #Cincinnati (This Friday-come visit) and have to take a break from my daily #tea pot challenge. Here's #teapot #11 another year of the #snake design This is unfired #porcelain. decorated and ready for the kiln! #kentucky #craft

i'm challenging myself to make a teapot every day. Here's day #10 Frogs singing "it's not easy being green" in my backyard. This is unfired porcelain. decorated and ready for the kiln! #pottery #teapot #tea #frog #spring #flowers #sgraffito #art #kentucky #craft

i'm challenging myself to make a teapot every day. Here's day #9 A FOX in the blossoms! Flowers will have more contrast after firing. This is unfired porcelain. decorated and ready for the kiln! #pottery #teapot #tea #fox #spring #flowers #sgraffito #art #kentucky #craft

i'm challenging myself to make a daily teapot Here's day #8 blossoms on the tree will have more contrast in a light greenish grey color after firing This is unfired porcelain. decorated and ready for the kiln! #tea #pottery #birds #art #craft #porcelain #clay #cardinal #kentucky #spring #teapot

i'm challenging myself to make a teapot every day. Here's day #7 Teapots are a symbol of friendship, so I made this Red Maple Leaf teapot for my friend, who lives in Ontario, Canada. This is unfired porcelain. decorated and ready for the kiln! #tea #pottery #canada #art #craft #porcelain #clay

i'm challenging myself to make a teapot every day. Here's day #6 This 'year of the snake' design matches some cups i made earlier this year. This is unfired porcelain. decorated and ready for the kiln! #pottery #snake #craft #yearOfTheSnake #kentucky #tea #teapot

i'm challenging myself to make a teapot every day. Here's day #5 This one is for all the cat ladies and cat daddies out there. This is unfired porcelain. decorated and ready for the kiln! #pottery #tea #teapot #cat #bird #spring #flowers #handmade #craft #art #kentucky

i'm challenging myself to make a teapot every day. Here's day #4 The bunnies are watching me plant goodies in my garden! This is unfired porcelain. decorated and ready for the kiln! #pottery #tea #teapot #rabbit #bunny #garden #art #craft #kentucky #spring

i'm challenging myself to make a teapot every day. Here's day #3 It's that time of the year to come out of hibernation! rawr! This is unfired porcelain. decorated and ready for the kiln! #tea #bear #art #kentucky #spring #craft #pottery #teapot #workInProgress #ceramica #arte

i'm challenging myself to make a teapot every day. Here's day #2 A sheepdog with it's flock:) This is unfired porcelain. decorated and ready for the kiln! #pottery #teapot #tea #borderCollie #sheepdog #dog #sheep #art #kentucky #craft

i'm challenging myself to step out of my comfort zone (mugs + cups) to improve my teapot forms. not ready to commit, but am going to TRY and make a teapot every day. This is unfired porcelain. decorated and ready for the kiln! #pottery #art #kentucky #spring #horse #handmade #teapot #tea

Celebrating a small victory! I'm not using Amazon or Walmart for obvious reasons. I live in a small rural town, so this has not been easy. I found an alternative to ship my -hard to find locally (and not inexpensive) dog vitamins. woodcut by me #dogs #art #boycott #printmaking #woodcut #sheep

I don't know what to do or say right now, so I'm painting. It helps me work out my thoughts and gives me some comfort-hope it makes your day a little better too Acrylic on canvas 16x20 The Night Watch #art #painting #owl #kentucky #acrylic #rural

Happy Patch Tuesday!!! This week's design is a celebration of warming weather, and looking forward to spring bike trips! Hope you all have a great week! www.kenswinson.com/2025/02/25/p... #printmaking #bear #bike #sewing #art #visibleMending #kentucky

my egg lady just delivered some #farm fresh-unwashed (so i don't have to refrigerate) #eggs to my studio- these are freaking gorgeous!!! no, i did not put paint on them to get those colors #art #rural #kentucky

it's #patchTuesday I love #printmaking, #pottery and #bears, so I combined all my favorite things into this weeks design. I wear this apron in my clay studio, and it's the perfect spot for this print! limited edition (30) and on my website while they last #sewing #craft #visiblemending #art

it's a rainy day #caturday here in kentucky. #printmaking #woodcut #flower #art

Thanks so much for supporting my work. My core value is that 'art is for everyone' -- why i love printmaking so much. I can't wait to see what you create with your patches. thanks again! #printmaking #linocut

A linocut from my way back - seems appropriate for these times. #printmaking #valentines #love #linocut #handmade #art #kentucky #arte

it's #patchTuesday this week I took my boring, basic camera bag, and gave it new life with this purrrfect little patch! they are a limited edition of 30 and available on my website while supplies last :) #cat #camera #printmaking #linocut #art #handmade #sewing #craft #photography #bird

In honor of the big day (new episode of pottery throwdown) I thought I'd share this teapot; with a #superbOwl surface design; from my most recent kiln firing! Happy day of the superb owl to all who celebrate!!! #pottery #teapot #owl #art #handmade #tea #porcelain #mastoArt #craft

The only big event I am excited about watching on TV tonight is the great pottery throwdown! #pottery #greatPotteryThrowdown #art

I am overwhelmed deciding on an #ebike. I live in a rural area, and want a battery with range to go distance, Will use it for light cargo ( #art ), but don't want a big or heavy frame. Maybe the #Aventon Abound or #tern quick haul? Any real life reviews/advice? #bike #printmaking #linocut #bear

to get ready for the #superbOwl celebrations, I wanted to share my superb Owl bowl from my most recent kiln opening. 4 views of the same bowl #pottery #owl #art #handmade #kentucky #arte #sportsball #porcelain #birds

new here- printmaker, potter and painter looking for my #art friends Showing some of what I do - for those just meeting me for the first time. a reduction woodcut from 2024 #printmaking #bear #art #folkArt #fruit #kentucky #woodcut

new here--stepping away from #mastodon for a sec to see what bsky is all about I'm a Painter Printmaker and Potter looking for friends and inspirational folks Two of my latest paintings "a gift from the trees' acrylic on canvas #deer #art #painting #kentucky #rural

Hi! band new here: artist working in #pottery and #printmaking. have been making #linocut patches to #sew onto my old clothes and give them new life. Looking for friends and inspirational people to follow. #owl

just joined, so here's my #introduction. My name is ken and I'm an artist working in painting, printmaking and #pottery. I love functional #ceramics - over the last year, I've been learning how to make the #teapot - here are a few examples looking #art friends i'm also on #mastodon