Author Archive: Paul Blais

How to Get Published | Frank James Fisher | Episode 435

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Frank James Fisher | Episode 435

Frank James Fisher is an American ceramic artist. Frank’s ceramic work is unique and strongly influenced by the graphic design principles developed during his extensive advertising career. Frank has worked in the Detroit advertising industry since entering the commercial art field in 1985. Adept as a professional designer, writer and illustrator, Frank is known and recognized for his graphic design narratives in the ceramic medium. As an advertising ‘insider’ who is experienced in marketing and public relations, he applies this knowledge to promote his art.

Frank has authored 24 articles about his methods and philosophy in many publications including Clay Times, Ceramic Art and Perception, Ceramics Technical, Ceramic Monthly, Pottery Making Illustrated, Ceramics Ireland, and Tattoo Master Magazine. His work is featured in four of the ‘500’ Lark Craft books, plus a dozen more ceramic art books. Fisher taught advanced ceramics at Schoolcraft College and conducts workshops. His art is exhibited nationally and on household shelves around the world. Fisher lives and maintains a studio in Milford, Michigan, USA.

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A Journey Back to Clay | Bronwyn Clarke | Episode 434

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Bronwyn Clarke | Episode 434

Bronwyn Clarke makes a range of wheel thrown gas fired utilitarian and exhibition pieces from a mix of local, Deep Bay, wild clay, and commercial clays. Bronwyn has developed her own Cone 10 glazes, the colors of which are inspired by the subtle hues of the Tasmanian landscape. Bronwyn is also Chair of The Australian Ceramics Triennale Tasmania 1 – 4 May Hobart, Tasmania, 2019.

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The Duel Career Potter | Aaron Ligon | Episode 433

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Aaron Ligon | Episode 433

Aaron Ligon is a ceramic artist living in Charlotte, NC. Aaron’s work is primarily in earthenware or porcelain. Forms are wheel-thrown, sometimes altered, and heavily carved with simple glazing. Aaron maintains a studio at Clayworks and at home.  Aaron’s work is sold at the “New Gallery of Modern Art” in Uptown Charlotte, North Carolina

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Art is Problem Solving | Matthew Fitzsimmons | Episode 432

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Matthew Fitzsimmons | Episode 432

Matt was raised a Navy Brat.  While in high school he found clay.  Matt is a graduate of the University of Iowa(Go Hawkeyes!) and is married with two sons (21 & 23). He lives in Iowa and has been a  guest artist/volunteer/instructor at Augustana College since 2008.

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Making Desert Work | Samirah Steinmeyer | Episode 431

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Samirah Steinmeyer | Episode 431

Samirah Steinmeyer began her small batch pottery business, Seedling Clayworks, in 2012. She has a bachelors degree in fine arts and a masters degree in landscape architecture. Her mother, a ceramics teacher, taught Samirah the basics of wheel throwing and hand building. She has been learning new techniques, improving her skills through practice and developing designs ever since. Landscapes, especially public lands, are her primary source of inspiration.

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An Art Diet | Tony Young | Episode 430

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Tony Young | Episode 430

Tony Young is a high school art instructor in Ohio. Tony recently ventured into the world of cup making and he slipcasts his Tumblers and throws his mugs on the wheel. Many of Tony’s finishes are inspired by graffiti and his recent travels abroad. Tony is interested in recreating textures, layering bold text and imagery, while mixing in elements of my own design work. I like to work in sections, but am constantly experimenting trying to push the medium.

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Capturing Webs & Water On Clay | Angela White | Episode 429

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Angela White | Episode 429

“Whether working in clay, fabric, or found objects, my practice regularly engages with and supports me in learning the nature of and possibilities within “free” materials around me. I am drawn to looking closely and discovering the raw and profoundly resonant power of the unseen and unassuming.” —Angela White

Angela White received her MFA in Sculpture from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia and BFA in Ceramics from the University of Akron, Myers School of Art, Akron, Ohio.

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Doing a Collaboration Project | Jerri Puerner & Jeff Ham | Episode 428

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Jerri Puerner & Jeff Ham | Episode 428

Ceramic artists Jerri Puerner and Jeff Ham teamed up in 2018 to make a plate a day and post works in progress and finished pieces on Instagram at @365.plates.

They maintain studio space at the Grand Rapids Pottery in Michigan.

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Following the Experimental Course | Janene Waudby | Episode 427

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Janene Waudby | Episode 427

Janene Waudby lives and works in the Highlands of Scotland.  Janene’s work is inspired by the natural colors and textures of the Scottish landscape.   Janene throws her work on the wheel before burnishing and smokefiring.   The vessels are classically proportioned, and shaped in a way which optimizes the spectacular smoke effects.

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Insights on Being a Full-Time Potter | Rachel Bultman | Episode 426

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Rachel Bultman | Episode 426

Rachel Bultman is a wife, mother and full-time potter based in Alaska. Rachel has a background in oil painting and now creates functional pottery with detailed, hand painted surface designs. Rachel and her husband blur the line between production potter and studio potter by producing a large number of pieces while focusing on modern, artistic design.

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