Jan Hoyle
Ceramicat Designs
Lake Forest, California
Websitewww.ceramicatdesigns.site
Artist Statement
Over the years, I have made statements on pro choice, freedom of life, politics and women’s rights. Now I just love making cats, interpretations of Van Gogh, painting plates with items important to me for wall hanging.
Studio Description
I work from home, Laguna Woods Village, and Irvine Fine Arts Complex.
What type of clay do you use?
Slip and China white high-fire.
What temperature do you fire to?
18000
What is your primary forming method?
Slip molds
What is your favorite surface treatment?
Cover coats and glaze
Do you make any of your own tools?
Yes
What one word would you use to describe your work?
Social responsibility
What is your favorite thing about your studio?
I’m comfortable.
What is the one thing in your studio you can’t live without?
A good table
What are your top three studio wishes?
My own kiln, a garage, and storage shelves
How do you save money on materials and supplies?
Aardvark sales
How do you recharge creatively?
Reading, walking, and videos with a Diet Coke.
Do you have any DIY tips for studio efficiency?
Buy or rent your own house
What challenges have you given yourself to overcome?
Renting an apartment without a garage. I’m firing most of my items at Irvine Fine Arts Studio.
What did your first piece look like?
A sort of Picasso Robot
What ceramic superpower would you have and why?
Superstrong arms for lifting and beach firing
Who is your ceramic art mentor and why?
Garret Myers, he encouraged me.
What is on your studio playlist?
Pink Floyd.
Why do you create art?
It’s what I am, I have statements to make and people to make happy. It makes me happy.
What is your best studio tip?
Make what feels good
If you could change one property of clay, what would it be?
Not so much memory
