Statement:
As a potter I am primarily concerned in making my art as functional and utilitarian as the medium allows without distraction from the clay's natural aesthetic qualities. Being a production potter I mass produce items but in no way do I generalize my pots. Each pot is handled separately and carefully to maintain the highest level of craftsmanship throughout. My focus is blending form and function into a vessel that is then glazed to bring out my desired intention of having my pots handled, looked at, and used.
Type of Ceramics:
The majority of my work is cone 10 stoneware fired with a reduction atmosphere in a gas fired kiln. I also do decorative pieces in raku.
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| Education and Training |
| 1979 - present |
I have been a full time self supporting potter since 1979 and attend workshops from eminent ceramic artists to augment my education and skills. Along with my wife Laura, I own and operate "House of the Potter, Inc.", a gallery, book and gift store in Cannon Beach Oregon. |
| 1975-79 |
Oregon College of Education, Monmouth, Oregon. |
| 1978 Summer |
Apprenticeship under Dan Hagstrom, Pottery West, Otter Rock, Oregon. |
| 1977 Fall |
Apprenticeship under Jay Jensen, Sheridan, Oregon. |
| 1977 Summer |
Apprenticeship under Charles Gorrell, Otter's Lair Pottery, Orcas Island, Washington. |
| 1975 |
Graduated La Grande Senior High School, La Grande, Oregon. |
| Current Exhibitions |
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House of the Potter Inc., Cannon Beach, Oregon. |
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Earthwood Artisans, Estes Park, Colorado. |
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Mostly Clay, Nevada City, California. |
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Prairie Drug, Prairie City, Oregon. |
| Past Appearances |
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"Clays in the Hall" Oregon College of Education Alumni Show, Newport, Oregon (2002). |
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Pottery West, Otter Rock, Oregon (1978-1999). |
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Blue Spruce Pottery, Bend, Oregon (1986-1988). |
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Seattle Street Fair, Seattle, Washington (1985 & 1986). |
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Valley Art Gallery, Forrest Grove, Oregon (1981-1985). |
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Cannon Beach Theater, Cannon Beach, Oregon (1984). |
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Salem Art in the Park, Salem, Oregon (1984). |
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Bellevue Art Show, Bellevue, Washington (1981). |
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