Daniel Johnston Dreams Big
Daniel Johnston does not blush about his humble beginnings, nor will he turn his back on the historical influences that shaped who he is today. In fact, by way of introduction, he insists on announcing his genealogy in clay. “I have been trained in the Leach, Cardew and Hewitt school of making pots,” his artist statement and our interview begin. Bernard Leach is widely recognized as the grandfather of studio pottery in the United States and Michael Cardew was Leach’s student. From 1997 to 2001, Johnston apprenticed with Mark Hewitt, a student of Cardew’s. As Johnston began to navigate from
these influences toward a voice of his own, an additional triumvirate of geographical influences came together: England, Thailand, and North Carolina.
Working Potters Series: Using the Internet as a Marketing and Sales Tool for Your Pottery Business
A couple of months back, we posted a sneak preview of from the
Ceramics Monthly Working Potters issue (which is on newsstands now!).
In it, Paul Eshelman and Diana Fayt discussed how they have built
successful careers as studio potters. Well, we received a lot of good feedback on that one from folks who
are trying to do the same. So, we thought we should just go ahead and
make this a series on Ceramic Arts Daily. Today, as part of our Working Potter series, successful potter Naomi Cleary shares her approach to the handmade pottery business.
Jennifer Allen: Working Potter
As part of our Working Potter series, successful potter Jennifer Allen shares her approach to the handmade pottery business.
Working Backwards: Liz Zlot Summerfield
with Cut Paper Templates by Liz Zlot Summerfield Avocado Floral and Striped Butter Dish, 6 in. (15 cm) in length, handbuilt earthenware, terra sigillata, glaze, fired to cone 04 in oxidation, luster, 2008. Cream, Sugar and Milk Set with Brick, 12 in. (30 cm) in length. Floral and White Striped Box, 3 ½… Read More »Mark Hewitt: Working Potter
As part of our Working Potter series, successful potter Mark Hewitt shares his approach to the handmade pottery business.
Diana Fayt: Working Potter
As part of our Working Potter series, successful potter Diana Fayt shares her approach to the handmade pottery business.
Paul Eshelman: Working Potter
As part of our Working Potter series, successful potter Paul Eshelman shares his approach to the handmade pottery business.
Kathryn Finnerty: Working Potter
As part of our Working Potter series, successful potter Kathryn Finnerty shares her approach to the handmade pottery business.
On the River Through the Valley of Fire: The Collaborative Ceramics of Frank Boyden and Tom Coleman
Two potters with well-established careers and reputations have been collaborating for almost three decades. An exhibition, book and DVD celebrate this partnership.
Simon Levin: Working Potter
As part of our Working Potter series, successful potter Simon Levin shares his approach to the handmade pottery business.
