Beauty and Challenges in Nature
My fascination with botanicals grew out of the hours spent playing in the woods as a child and watching my … Read More
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In the Studio: Dots Galore
I build pots to function as a canvas for my glazing. I pinch and coil my pots because this process … Read More
Connected by Stories
When talking to customers about his work, Jim Smith discusses the inspiration and processes that went into making the pieces. … Read More
James Marshall: Labor of Love
Canadian artist James Marshall has created over 300 carved-brick murals in his decades-long career. His practice incorporates drawing, designing, engineering, … Read More
Layer by Layer: Building Narrative Pottery Surfaces With Intricate Stencils, Slips, and Sgraffito
Kip O’Krongly has a lot of patience and a very steady hand. She makes intricate stencils by cutting them out … Read More
Clay as a Canvas
It’s important to me that my work is both functional and highly decorative. I combine handbuilt and wheel-thrown elements in … Read More
Artist Q&A: Meet Patrick Coughlin
Ceramics Monthly: Tell us about your studio space.
Patrick Coughlin: My studio, located in the heart of Fishtown in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, … Read More
Studio Visit: Patrick Coughlin, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
My studio, located in the heart of Fishtown in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a mixed-use property that has both commercial and … Read More
How to Design Low-Relief Carvings in Wet Clay
This post is all about carving into clay and the best tools and techniques for doing so. In this post, potter … Read More
Fluidity in Form and Surface
My interest in pattern derives from form. This grew to incorporate the exploration of color, texture, and technique. In many … Read More
