When the goal is to attract customers, what does it take to stand out at a fair? Laura gives us some advice on what it takes to stand out from all the other vendors. To listen in on this conversation click HERE.
Category Archives: Show Notes
Some Tips on Photo Setups | Paul Lowe | Episode 767
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Paul Lowe | Episode 767
Paul Lowe Was born and raised in Oslo Norway where he spent his childhood cooking and crafting with his Grandmother. Paul worked as a food and prop stylist all over Europe before settling in NYC 15 years ago. Paul’s love of ceramics started 7 years ago after taking a class…. It was love at first slab. Paul describes his style as heavily influenced by his Nordic heritage with clean and simple lines and colors. Today Paul lives and works in Palm Springs with husband James and 3 dogs.
Finding That Artist Confidence | Rebecca McClure | Episode 766
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Rebecca McClure | Episode 766
Rebecca McClure is a ceramic artist from Victoria, British Columbia in Canada, the territory of the lək̓ʷəŋən peoples. She began working with clay in 1991, but previously studied art education, theatre design, and art history at the University of Calgary. Rebecca creates work with a modern vibe, using classic forms, stark contrasts, and vibrant colours.
Some TikTok Talk | Aba Hutchison | Episode 765
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Aba Hutchison | Episode 765
Aba Hutchison is a new potter/ceramicist who has been studying the craft for a year and a half under Jonathan Williams of Rock Hill Pottery Center. Before Aba studied ceramics, she focused mainly on portraiture which has a strong influence on her style, featuring several freehand sgraffito or glaze pencil portraits. Aba also designs section plates for adults.
TikTok for Marketing with Aba Hutchison
With the amazing popularity of TikTok on the rise, it is important to understand both the platform and opportunities. In this conversation Aba gives us some insights on how to use TikTok as a marketing tool. To listen in on this conversation click HERE.
“I Thank Myself” | Tarragon Smith | Episode 764
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Tarragon Smith | Episode 764
Tarragon Smith was born and raised in Canada, but is currently living in the UK. Tarragon’s background is in fine art with a BFA and MA in fine art. Through a natural progression Tarragon has moved into ceramics and makes esoteric functional ware and non-functional ware. Tarragon also teaches adult evening classes.
Back to School for Ceramics | Silvia Vega | Episode 763
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Silvia Vega | Episode 763
Silvia Vega, born and raised in Guatemala, is currently a ceramic student at Lone Star College Montgomery, located near Houston, Texas, under the instruction of Professor Charles Wood. Silvia had the opportunity to explore various museums in Europe, finally settling down to live in Paris, France. Silvia had intentions of finally entering an art program, but the school she applied for had a waiting list of years! Despite these obstacles, Silvia’s love for art never waned. In 2017, at the age of 44, Silvia decided to finally fulfill her dream of pursuing an art degree. Silvia was captivated by her first ceramics class where she realized her passion was using clay as a canvas for her creativity. When Silvia’s hands aren’t busy caring for her three children, they are molding, sculpting, and drawing. Only recently has Silvia begun to enter her work into shows. In her second semester at Lone Star College Silvia won first place in a juried art show. Silvia has been published for three consecutive years in the school magazine, Swirl Magazine, which features selected students’ fine arts and writing. Silvia continues to pour her heart into her pottery as she explores various techniques and finds new ways to express her creativity.
An Australian Living in California | Nicola Moore | Episode 762
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Nicola Moore | Episode 763
Nicola Moore is an Australian ceramics and mixed media artist who works out of her backyard studio in Pasadena, California. Nicola’s work is a vibrant and eclectic creation of unique and functional works of art. She thrives on spontaneity, color, and the exciting evolution of experimental processes. Born in South Africa, and brought up in New Zealand and Australia, Niclola completed a Bachelor of Design in Visual Communications in 2004. Since then life, and Nicol’s previous work as a motion graphics artist and painter, led her to live in many different cities around the world, including London, New York, Amsterdam, and currently, Los Angeles. Now, through a consciously intuitive work flow, Nicola draws from a global pool of inspiration and experience.
A Slip Caster Talks Shop | Alison Thyra Grubb | Episode 761
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Alison Thyra Grubb | Episode 761
Alison Thyra Grubb makes iridescent ceramic jewelry and homeware in her studio in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Alison graduated from Gray’s School of Art in 2019 where she studied 3D design, specializing in ceramics. Alison’s geometric ceramics are made using a combination of slip casting and 3D printing and are decorated using colour changing lustre glazes.
Just Out of an Internship | Brian Chen | Episode 760
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Brian Chen | Episode 760
Brian Chen is from New Jersey and discovered ceramics in college in 2014 and has since spent most of his time trying to learn as much as he could. Brian took a few workshops before finding himself working with Simon Levin as an apprentice. Brian finished his apprenticeship at the end of 2020 and is currently a resident artist at Carbondale Clay Center.
