Janene Waudby's "Large Pale Smokefired Bottle" stands as a testament to the beauty of simplicity and the delicate interplay of form and texture. This ceramic piece, with its elegant height of 30 cm and width of 12 cm at its widest point, showcases Waudby's mastery of the smokefiring technique. The bottle's surface is a canvas of muted blues and grays, evoking a sense of calm and introspection. The subtle gradation of hues suggests the ethereal quality of mist over Scottish landscapes, inviting viewers to explore the gentle transitions of light and shadow that dance across its surface. Waudby's skillful shaping of the bottle, with its smooth, elongated form, draws the eye upward, encouraging a moment of reflection and appreciation.