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My natural process is to sculpt intuitively. When I am sculpting, the work is a stream of consciousness between myself and the materials. My seasoned awareness of fundamental elements of design such as balance, positive and negative space, form and surface inform my process. My color choices are loosely inspired by elements of the color […]
My ceramic work is influenced by my love of nature and whimsical illustrations. I enjoy the challenge of designing a new form and refining a template as I work through a piece. My surface decoration is reflective of my interest in stamped textiles and I have adapted the techniques to create my work with a […]
In this ever-changing world, art is my method to find contentment and find peace. I love to create and continuously learn. It grounds me. I am passionate about color AND texture. This affinity compels me to combine pottery with glass and wood for diverse presentation. I crave and enjoy the challenge of engineering and employing […]
I have been making functional pottery for nearly 20 years and continue to be captivated by the possibilities in even the simplest cup. The process itself is a source of endless fascination, from slow moving treadle wheel and the application of silky slips and glazes to the soda firing that always surprises. All of this […]
All my life I have been drawn to art. My career as a medical illustrator spanned more than 30 years and I loved the intricacy and detail required for my artwork. Since retiring in 2001, I have chosen to express my artistry in clay because it offered the same opportunity for intricacy and detail plus […]
I love to throw. Clay on the wheel feels like silk beneath my hands. Spinning nothing into something, it is as close to working magic as I ever expect to get. My aim is to create a pot that is visually and tactilely welcoming — one that works well and is a joy to hold […]
Affordable, functional stoneware featuring plates, bowls, mugs, pitchers, platters, bird houses, bird feeders, and small tables with glazes reflecting impressionistic landscape, animal, iris and Christmas designs. All pieces are lead-free, oven and dishwasher safe. My work is inspired by life on our farm where I live with my family and a variety of animals including […]
— Making pots started for me as a way to relax from the stresses of my work as a clinical social worker. Because the process required both my physical and mental energy, I was able to focus on learning to throw without the distraction of work. Eventually, I traded psychotherapy for pottery and began taking […]
Mark Hewitt makes exquisite, wheel thrown pottery in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and prices. Originally from “The Potteries” area in England, Mark set up his own studio pottery in Pittsboro, NC in 1983 where he makes a wide range of pottery ~ mugs, plates, bowls, tumblers, teapots, pitchers, lidded jars, slab dishes, large […]
Ash-glazed, soda-fired stoneware and porcelain pots of all sizes.
The process of working with clay is alluring and even magical. I work for the satisfaction that comes from creating a well-balanced pot. It is not easy to achieve harmony between the shape of the pot, the glaze and the inner workings of the kiln, but when a great pot emerges there is nothing more […]
My interest in sculptural glass has expanded my exploration from painting onto glass with enamels, fusing and slumping glass, to pate de verre, casting glass paste into molds of my own creation that fire in the kiln. This is a continuation of mold making for ceramics. These molds include subjects such as mermaids, Adam and […]
Since the early 1990’s, North Carolina and its rich artistic community has been the crucible of my creativity. Canadian-born, I was raised on the wide open northern prairies and fell in love with clay soon after discovering the medium. I have spent 25 years working with it! I currently make my art in rural Chatham […]
My work in ceramics has slowly evolved over the years first starting out with low relief wall hangings of plants and animals, then changing to 3-D animal heads and now free standing animal sculptures. I sometimes enjoy discovering the symbolism of an animal and in this way find an added layer of meaning which always brings an […]
I have been a Studio Potter for over 40 years, working primarily in functional high-fired stoneware and porcelain. My work has been featured in dozens of gallery shows, primarily on the East coast. For many years I also owned and operated a regional craft gallery in the Adirondack mountains of Northern New York. I currently […]
I enjoy making something useful and attractive using my own two hands. I relish unearthing the hidden potential in a ball of moist clay and guiding its transformation into something beautiful and functional. The subsequent thrill and excitement of sharing the results of my work is a delightful part of making functional pottery. I respect […]
I have been a studio potter for over 50 years, and taught ceramics in academia for 33 years. I retired in 2018 after 24 years running the clay program at Tennessee Technological University’s Appalachian Center for Craft, a satellite campus of TTU and part of the School of Art, Craft, and Design. My wife Linda […]
