My pieces are mostly wheel thrown; and my favorite was imitating Iga & similar Japanese “natural” tea ceremony ware. There are some pinch pots from 3″ to 12″, and a few slab built.
The remaining were made as part of production ware in Florida and fired in a large gas kiln.
As a child, I was captivated by the mesmerizing sight of a potter pulling up a pot from a lump of wet clay on a spinning wheel, an image that stayed with me.
In 1973, I was given the opportunity to work at a studio in the vibrant Bowery area of Manhattan, owned by Steve Mithers. Later, I honed my craft at Bill Taylor’s studio on Prince St., learning from skilled artists such as Bill, David Kotani, and Joseph Gonsalvez. After relocating to the Princeton area in NJ with my partner David Grubb, I took the initiative to construct a kick wheel and devoted my time after work to crafting pottery.
Two years later, I found myself in Micanopy, Florida, where I continued to expand my skills and engage in the production of dinner sets. I was part of a close-knit group of three potters, a decorator, and occasional assistants, fully embracing the lifestyle. Our journey led us to craft fairs as far north as New York and Michigan, and as far south as Miami, allowing us to share our passion and creations with diverse communities.
The large planter. 20″ platters & the large creature were wheel-thrown by Bruce Green. I did either brushwork or stencils with airbrush application; these