http://ceramic-review.com Potters, collectors, enthusiasts, students, teachers, critics, gallery owners, artists and designers all read Ceramic Review for its mix of practical and critical features on contemporary ceramic art and craft, around the world. Fri, 03 Sep 2010 10:38:51 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Artist's Statement Juan Arroyo, a soft spoken artist with a mission to work constantly on his paintings to achieve the kind of perfection he envisions for his work. Juan has a magical use of color, light and shadow which extends to his imaginative use of perspective. He pays ... http://ceramic-review.com/?p=1308 We have all experienced, at some point in our lives, the possibility of being able to shape the clay. We retain in our memory, the first experiences in performing such primitive techniques such as ball or roller. Like our ancestors, who for more than 10,000 years, made parts for ... http://ceramic-review.com/?p=1303 There are examples of ceramics decorated with blue and brown very characteristic of this region, created in Boleslawiec centuries. These individuals are highly valued in the world. They are a beautiful combination of traditional forms and decorations made by hand, while, at the same time very practical and best quality. ... http://ceramic-review.com/?p=1293 Artist's Statement I was born in Houston County, Ga in April 12, 1968. I believe that I inherited my love and talent for art from my mother to whom I am eternally grateful. I began drawing and painitng at an early age often by doing my teachers and classmates ... http://ceramic-review.com/?p=1288 Artist's Statement As a freelance artist I have the opportunity to work in different styles and techniques. My work ranges from faux finish and Trompe L'oeil, to murals and fine art. Both origonals and reproductions of masterworks are available by commission. My portfolio also includes design and ... http://ceramic-review.com/?p=1284 Artist's Statement Since 1979 I have been travelling all around the world, fascinated by other cultures especially those rich in story-telling, magic, and fantasy like among the Native Americans or in many countries in Black Africa and the South Pacific. These experiences are one of the main sources of inspiration in ... http://ceramic-review.com/?p=1280 Artist's Statement "The self is a repressed content; as it arises from (sub)consciousness, it keeps changing as though to deceive us about its nature" Kuspit D (1988) Lucas Samaras: Subjects and Objects In the form of Diaries, journals and personal artefacts I use the self image as the subject of my ... http://ceramic-review.com/?p=1278 Polish Pottery and ceramic tea sets and coffee sets Oberlausitzer be made in a long tradition. The high production quality of Polish Pottery and Ceramic Oberlausitzer caused very high performance characteristics of the tea sets and coffee sets. Thus the Bunzlauer Oberlausitzer and ceramic tableware, oven, for example, microwave-and geschirrspulergeeignet! Characteristic ... http://ceramic-review.com/?p=1275 Artist's Statement My name is Randy A. Bennett. I have been alive 47 years. I have been painting 35 of those years. I have no degrees or titles, though I did take classes as a youth. Art has never been my profession but it has always been my passion. It is ... http://ceramic-review.com/?p=1272 I've been doing fine art for about 32 years now. I've studied portraits, animals and landscapes mainly. In my spare time I like to do pointilism for fun and relaxation. Influences From an early start, I was influenced by artist such as; Da Vinci, Bosch, Dali, Bruegel and Magritte. Interests I'm interested in various ... http://ceramic-review.com/?p=1269