vince pitelka on tue 22 oct 02
Several weeks ago when we were in the thick of the discussion about artist's
statements, I invited people to go to the Sierra Nevada College website and
read my artist's statement (they have it posted because I am doing a
workshop there next summer). At the time I said that they would be posting
some images of my work, and that I would let you all know when that happens.
I checked today, and the images are up. If you are interested, please check
out http://www.sierranevada.edu/academic/vpa/summerart/pitelka.html, and
feel free to email me if you have any questions about the work. The surface
imagery is all laminated colored clay patterns, except for a little
pre-textured slab work on the "oil can" pouring vessel. The big round
"tsubo" storage jar is fired to cone 3 in oxidation. The oil can vessel is
soda fired to cone 6.
Best wishes -
- Vince
Vince Pitelka
Appalachian Center for Crafts
Tennessee Technological University
1560 Craft Center Drive, Smithville TN 37166
Home - vpitelka@dtccom.net
615/597-5376
Work - wpitelka@tntech.edu
615/597-6801 ext. 111, fax 615/597-6803
http://www.craftcenter.tntech.edu/
Chris on wed 23 oct 02
Vince,
i'm a newbie - what is is laminated clay?
----- Original Message -----
From: "vince pitelka"
To:
Sent: Tuesday, October 22, 2002 8:53 PM
Subject: Images of my work on the web
> Several weeks ago when we were in the thick of the discussion about
artist's
> statements, I invited people to go to the Sierra Nevada College website
and
> read my artist's statement (they have it posted because I am doing a
> workshop there next summer). At the time I said that they would be
posting
> some images of my work, and that I would let you all know when that
happens.
> I checked today, and the images are up. If you are interested, please
check
> out http://www.sierranevada.edu/academic/vpa/summerart/pitelka.html, and
> feel free to email me if you have any questions about the work. The
surface
> imagery is all laminated colored clay patterns, except for a little
> pre-textured slab work on the "oil can" pouring vessel. The big round
> "tsubo" storage jar is fired to cone 3 in oxidation. The oil can vessel
is
> soda fired to cone 6.
> Best wishes -
> - Vince
>
> Vince Pitelka
> Appalachian Center for Crafts
> Tennessee Technological University
> 1560 Craft Center Drive, Smithville TN 37166
> Home - vpitelka@dtccom.net
> 615/597-5376
> Work - wpitelka@tntech.edu
> 615/597-6801 ext. 111, fax 615/597-6803
> http://www.craftcenter.tntech.edu/
>
>
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Cheryl Hoffman on wed 23 oct 02
Vince,
Looked at your pictures on the link...Wow! I bow before you. You are
a true Guru of our craft and we are very fortunate for your willingness to
share your knowledge so freely.
Thank you, Cher Hoffman
Jose A. Velez on wed 23 oct 02
Vince:
>... ... I invited people to go to the Sierra Nevada College website and
> read my artist's statement ...
Once one sees those magnificent pots there is no need to read the artist
statement. No offense, but those pots communicate in a way that transcends
the written language. Congratulations, you have achieved what may of us are
striving for.
Jose A. Velez
Buonaiuto on wed 23 oct 02
Wow thanks...no questions, just yet, except maybe how did you find the
Ceramics program at UMass..I'm one of the self-taught, getting into ceramics
after I left school (UMass 1968, and thinking of moving back to that area
and maybe even finally getting an MFA), and the technical aspect is quite a
challenge, but it would appear to be for everyone...but your work is
absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing it.
Shelley
http://www.alittlecompany.net
Catherine White on wed 23 oct 02
Vince,
The inlay work is awesome in the old fashioned sense of the word! Is each
piece individually applied? I can't imagine that you could create this in
the original clay as in marbelizing. How long does a piece take to do?
Thanks for all your input.
Catherine in Yuma, AZ
Two ancient electric kilns. Both outside.
It never rains here at the Mexican border.
One partner, one kid, three cats. All inside.
Ann Brink on wed 23 oct 02
Vince- I looked at the site and was amazed. I should print them, tack them
up where I glaze to remind myself to TAKE PAINS. If this expression is
confusing to some international readers, it means taking the time for extra
effort if you want outstanding results. Very simple and obvious, but easy
to ignore when there are so many ways to get "the quick effect" that can be
wonderful in it's way too.
Thanks for letting us see your work,
Ann Brink in CA, ruminating about differing ways of working (I want to try
them all!)
----- Original Message -----
From: "vince pitelka"
snip> I checked today, and the images are up. If you are interested,
please check
> out http://www.sierranevada.edu/academic/vpa/summerart/pitelka.html, and
> feel free to email me if you have any questions about the work. The
surface
> imagery is all laminated colored clay patterns, except for a little
> pre-textured slab work on the "oil can" pouring vessel. The big round
> "tsubo" storage jar is fired to cone 3 in oxidation. The oil can vessel
is
> soda fired to cone 6.
> Best wishes -
> - Vince
vince pitelka on wed 23 oct 02
> i'm a newbie - what is is laminated clay?
Chris -
I build patterned colored clay loaves with the pattern running continuous
through the loaf, slice off very thin veneers form one end using a
stretched-wire slicer, and then laminate those veneer slices onto my work.
The entire surface is covered with laminated colored clay patterns. That is
in contrast to inlaid colored clays, where certain areas of a piece are
excised and then inlaid with colored clays.
Best wishes -
- Vince
Vince Pitelka
Appalachian Center for Crafts
Tennessee Technological University
1560 Craft Center Drive, Smithville TN 37166
Home - vpitelka@dtccom.net
615/597-5376
Work - wpitelka@tntech.edu
615/597-6801 ext. 111, fax 615/597-6803
http://www.craftcenter.tntech.edu/
deborah olson on sun 27 oct 02
Hi Ann-
Will you please give me the website of Vince Pitekas? I missed it.
THank you
Deborah Olson
Stolp Pottery
----- Original Message -----
From: Ann Brink
To:
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2002 8:25 AM
Subject: Re: Images of my work on the web
> Vince- I looked at the site and was amazed. I should print them, tack
them
> up where I glaze to remind myself to TAKE PAINS. If this expression is
> confusing to some international readers, it means taking the time for
extra
> effort if you want outstanding results. Very simple and obvious, but easy
> to ignore when there are so many ways to get "the quick effect" that can
be
> wonderful in it's way too.
>
> Thanks for letting us see your work,
> Ann Brink in CA, ruminating about differing ways of working (I want to try
> them all!)
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "vince pitelka"
>
>
> snip> I checked today, and the images are up. If you are interested,
> please check
> > out http://www.sierranevada.edu/academic/vpa/summerart/pitelka.html, and
> > feel free to email me if you have any questions about the work. The
> surface
> > imagery is all laminated colored clay patterns, except for a little
> > pre-textured slab work on the "oil can" pouring vessel. The big round
> > "tsubo" storage jar is fired to cone 3 in oxidation. The oil can vessel
> is
> > soda fired to cone 6.
> > Best wishes -
> > - Vince
>
>
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Valerie Hawkins on tue 29 oct 02
Again, kicking myself for not getting into the workshop that Vince gave at
Living Tree. Damn, Damn, Damn.
Vince, please keep the list posted on your workshop schedule. I'm going to
try to finagle myself into my guild's workshop coordinator position so I can
try to get you here in Charlotte if possible.
I didn't read the tie thread, but I love the tie. Almost looked like you
and a textile designer had conspired.
And, if you love Vince's work, you'll love his book. A wealth of
information, including colored clay techniques. My studio bible!
Valerie
Charlotte
Brooks Ratledge on tue 29 oct 02
Don't kick yourself again this year. Lisa Skeen's planning another workshop
with Vince. I've already signed up and paid. Don't miss this one. Patricia
Harden
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-----Original Message-----
From: Valerie Hawkins
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 9:29 AM
Subject: Re: Images of my work on the web
>Again, kicking myself for not getting into the workshop that Vince gave at
>Living Tree. Damn, Damn, Damn.
>
>Vince, please keep the list posted on your workshop schedule. I'm going to
>try to finagle myself into my guild's workshop coordinator position so I
can
>try to get you here in Charlotte if possible.
>
>I didn't read the tie thread, but I love the tie. Almost looked like you
>and a textile designer had conspired.
>
>And, if you love Vince's work, you'll love his book. A wealth of
>information, including colored clay techniques. My studio bible!
>
>Valerie
>Charlotte
>
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___
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>
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