BC Detwiler's Painted Barrel ceramic "Still Life Book" -- terra cotta, cone 5 stoneware in bisque phase in studio.
Word is Art creates Ledbetter Law Painted Barrel
Photo Essay of Public Art "Wine Barrel" created by Beth Courtright-Detwiler for The Verde Valley Wine Trail's unique "Painted Barrel Project" in Northern Arizona.
Wine Barrels turned into Artist’s canvases have been paintedand sprinkled around Cottonwood and The Verde Valley in one of the most uniquepublic art projects anywhere. Local artist have painted each barrel to capturethe unique qualities we enjoy here in the beautiful Verde Valley region of NorthernArizona.
Forty Painted barrels are on display in wineries, tastingrooms and area businesses for our visitors to enjoy.
Painted Barerels will be auctioned off in the Spring of2012. Proceeds benefit the Viticulture Program and vineyards of Yavapai College–Verde Valley Campus, the first Viticulture program in Arizona.
Forty Painted barrels are on display in wineries, tastingrooms and area businesses for our visitors to enjoy.
Painted Barerels will be auctioned off in the Spring of2012. Proceeds benefit the Viticulture Program and vineyards of Yavapai College–Verde Valley Campus, the first Viticulture program in Arizona.
Word is Art, artist Beth Courtright-Detwiler was selected by Jim Ledbetter of Ledbetter Law Firm to create a uniquely designed barrel for their historic property in Old Town Cottonwood.
Ms. Detwiler chose to create and incorporate ceramic sculpture into this wine barrel as fitting to the personality and branding of the firm, as well as illustrate the emerging wine culture as inspiration to the public art project in general.
In the following photo narrative, you will see the processes used to create this unique work.
A 60 gallon "blank canvas" for the Painted Barrel Project for the Verde Valley Wine Trail. It permeates the studio with the smell of Red Wine.
Painted Wine Barrel Artist for Ledbetter Law Firm's Barrel, Beth Courtright Detwiler (aka BC Detwiler) at work taping Barrel for colored wood stains. Ms. Detwiler has a working studio gallery entitled "Word is Art" in Building A of the Historic Old High School in Jerome, Arizona.
Making the Cork for the Wine Bottle out of Balsa Wood.
Hand Made Plaster Press Molds for construction of still life grapes and grape reliefs.
First Firing stages of clay components of Painted Barrel.
34 inch Handbuilt ceramic "Ledbetter Red" wine Bottle in studio bisque state - made of black clay and textured.
This neck of this piece exploded in early warming phase of firing and the artist shut off the kiln and removed it and repaired the dried greenware bottle for another attempt...successfully!
Glaze Test tiles for color palett and Liquid Glazes in Background.
The Wine Label "Ledbetter Red" for the Ledbetter Law Firm's Painted Barrel on the Verde Valley Wine Trail, Old Town Cottonwood, Arizona. Artist Beth Courtright. Public Art.
Painted Barrel's "Ceramic Still Life" as viewed from the top.
Beth Courtright Detwiler's Painted Barrel in front of Ledbetter Law Firm, Historic Old Town Cottonwood, AZ.
