BOB KINZIE
Artist Statement
February, 2008

My long years involved with the potters wheel recently includes
experiments with the application of wet clay to a thrown cylinder
which are then expanded from the inside, coupled with selective
drying.

The resultant surface has elements of inadvertency
reminiscent of the Mingei style.

Using a variation of tools on the wet clay gives me a variety of
surprising […]

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Fred Yokel
For the past 4 or 5 years I have been concentrating on these voluminous, non-anatomically-correct figures. They typically have large legs and lower […]

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Sandy Kinzie

Artist’s Statement

After more than a decade my enthusiasm for creating ceramic pieces is
boundless. I’ve taken many classes and countless wonderful workshops,
learning something helpful from every potter/teacher, especially my
husband, Bob.

Through the exploration of many processes, I find myself drawn to both the
wheel and texture. I’m most fascinated by functional pots. Hand building
teapots, vases, […]

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Steve Salisian taught Ceramics and Photography at San Jose City
College from 1968 to 1998. He continues to “hang out” there as a
volunteer assistant in Ceramics.

Steve works with small forms in porcelain and stoneware focusing on variations
of pouring and drinking vessels.

Combining wheel-throwing and hand-building in a single piece,
Steve emphasizes both decoration and function, utilizing various
textures, […]

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Barbara Brown is the first of our featured artists under the category Community Artists. She has been our friend, instructor and also a featured artist at our gallery here at Kapowich Real Estate.

“My goal as a Clay Artist is to create objects that communicate peace & tranquility. Inspiration and ideas are developed from studies […]

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BOB KINZIE
Artist Statement
February, 2008

My long years involved with the potters wheel recently includes
experiments with the application of wet clay to a thrown cylinder
which are then expanded from the inside, coupled with selective
drying.

The resultant surface has elements of inadvertency
reminiscent of the Mingei style.

Using a variation of tools on the wet clay gives me a variety of
surprising […]

[Read more →]

180 Prominent Ceramic & Glass Artists ~ Demonstrations & Special Exhibits
July 12th & 13th 10 AM to 5 PM
FREE ADMISSION
Palo Alto Art Center ~ 1313 Newell Rd, Palo Alto

The public is invited to peruse, purchase and enjoy an exceptional array of fine art glass and ceramivobjects for home and garden when the Association […]

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BOB KINZIE
Artist Statement
February, 2008

My long years involved with the potters wheel recently includes
experiments with the application of wet clay to a thrown cylinder
which are then expanded from the inside, coupled with selective
drying.

The resultant surface has elements of inadvertency
reminiscent of the Mingei style.

Using a variation of tools on the wet clay gives me a variety of
surprising […]

[Read more →]

Steve Salisian taught Ceramics and Photography at San Jose City
College from 1968 to 1998. He continues to “hang out” there as a
volunteer assistant in Ceramics.

Steve works with small forms in porcelain and stoneware focusing on variations
of pouring and drinking vessels.

Combining wheel-throwing and hand-building in a single piece,
Steve emphasizes both decoration and function, utilizing various
textures, […]

[Read more →]

Lee M Middleman
Portola Valley, California, USA

Lee Middleman’s work entitled “Sunflower - Desert Series 2007″ has been selected by juror Judith Schwartz for the “Feats of Clay XXI 2008″ exhibition at the Lincoln Arts & Cultural Foundation in Lincoln CA. The work was one of 80 selected from a field of 1100 entries […]

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