John Neely | Utah State University | Episode 31

Posted on August 7, 2014August 7, 2014 by Paul Blais

John Neely is the Professor of Ceramics at Utah State University and is an accomplished ceramicist having presented his work in over 100 domestic group exhibitions as well as solo and international exhibitions which include China, Korea, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Yugoslavia. John has lectured and conducted in workshops at the International Woodfire Conference in Flagstaff, AZ; Functional Ceramics Workshop in Wooster, OH; Utilitarian Clay Conference in Arrowmont, TN; Mendocino Arts Center in Mendocino, CA, and the Experimental Porcelain Workshop in Jingdezhen, China.

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Julia Paul | Julia Paul Pottery | Episode 30

Posted on August 5, 2014November 7, 2014 by Paul Blais

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Located in the mountains of Virginia, Julia Paul’s is influenced by the local landscape, which is filled with fields and forest. From tableware to one-of-a-kind modern decor, each piece is elegant and well designed, but never fussy. The forms and glazing refer to natural features and phenomenon — including forest, fog, and mountains — but are always dictated by quality and function. This produces modern, lasting designs that are Continue reading→

Gina Feddersen | Isola Bella | Episode 29

Posted on July 31, 2014November 7, 2014 by Paul Blais

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Gina Feddersen

Gina Feddersen lives and creates from her home studio in the Virgin Islands, exploring and gathering inspiration from her natural surroundings and inner-spirit. In 2008, Gina created isola bella showcasing her jewelry and textile designs. Her products have been featured in publications such as HAMPTONS magazine and COASTAL LIVING. When she is not designing she enjoys lazy Sunday afternoons on her boat exploring Virgin Island beaches with her husband and son.Continue reading→

Kim Murton | Kim Murton Ceramics | Episode 28

Posted on July 29, 2014December 29, 2015 by Paul Blais

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Kim Murton is a long time potter. Kim majored in ceramics in college then worked in animation for ten years in New York City where she was cutting, pasting, cel painting, inbetweening, and assisting. She now spends her time between drawing on the computer and working in her clay studio. She returned to working with clay after moving to Vancouver, Washington and now produces wonderful works that combine her playful sense of humor with her great design and color sensibility.
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Adam Field | Adam Field Pottery | Episode 27

Posted on July 24, 2014August 1, 2014 by Paul Blais

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Born and raised in Colorado, Adam earned his BA in Art from Fort Lewis College. For two years he immersed himself in the culturally rich art scene of the San Francisco bay area, where he began his full time studio practice. From there, he relocated to Maui, where he established a thriving studio business. He spent most of 2008 in Icheon, South Korea, studying traditional Korean pottery making techniques under 6th generation Onggi master Kim Il Mahn. In 2013 he created and debuted HIDE-N-SEEKAH at the NCECA conference in Houston, TX. After maintaining his studio in Durango, CO for 5 years, Adam recently moved to Helena, MT where he is currently a long-term artist in residence at The Archie Bray Foundation. His works are included in private collections and kitchen cabinets internationally.
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Chris Snedden | Chris Snedden Pottery |Episode 26

Posted on July 22, 2014July 22, 2014 by Paul Blais

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Chris has been potting for about 30 years in London, Ontario, Canada. Chris works out of the London Clay Art Centre, teaches at Lambton College in Sarnia, and serves as Vice President and Director of Education and Programming for Fusion, The Ontario Clay and Glass Association. While he has a long history of creating functional pottery, for the last decade he has been primarily concerned with the use of imagery on his work using the slip transfer process.
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Ben Carter | Tales of a Red Clay Rambler | Episode 25

Posted on July 17, 2014July 16, 2014 by Paul Blais

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Ben Carter is a ceramic professional based in Santa Cruz, CA. He received his Masters Degree in ceramics from the University of Florida. He maintains a studio, teaches workshops and exhibits nationally. He is the creator and host of the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler blog and podcast.Continue reading→

Stefan Andersson | Stephan Andersson Ceramics | Episode 24

Posted on July 15, 2014July 16, 2014 by Paul Blais

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Stefan Andersson was born 1979 in a small town on the Swedish countryside. There he came in contact with clay through his uncle, a pioneer in wood fired pottery in Scandinavia. It was also with him he started his training as an
assistant for four years. After that he attended Leksands folk highschool for two years before taking a BFA at Gothenburg university. He exhibits regularly in and out of Sweden and is an experienced teacher and kiln builder. He has been awarded the prestigious Swedish art grant committees work grant for continued work.
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Carolyn Edlund | ArtsyShark.com | Episode 23

Posted on July 10, 2014July 10, 2014 by Paul Blais

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Carolyn Edlund owned a production studio for over twenty years, creating ceramic jewelry which she sold retail and also wholesale to hundreds of galleries and stores. Today she is an art business consultant, the founder of ArtsyShark.com and the Executive Director of The Arts Business Institute. She speaks at workshops throughout the country and writes extensively on the business of art.Continue reading→

Peter Pincus | Peter Pincus Ceramic Artist | Episode 22

Posted on July 8, 2014July 10, 2014 by Paul Blais

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Peter Pincus is a ceramic artist and instructor, making brightly colored vessels in his home studio in Penfield, NY. He received both his BFA (in 2005) and MFA (in 2011) from Alfred University. Peter exhibits his work locally, regionally, and nationally. His work can be found in numerous private and public collection as well as published in Ceramics Monthly and Pottery Making Illustrated. Continue reading→