Lee’s Open Studio
December 6-December 7
10am to 5pm
At Lee’s Studio in Portola Valley

Lee’s work is currently on exhibit at:
“California Clay from ACGA”
at the Art Space Gallery, Fresno City College
Tuesday, November 4 through Friday, December 5
Gallery Hours: Tues 10-5, Wed/Thurs 10-8, Fri 10-2.

Lee Middleman’s work entitled Sunflower 2007 has been acquired by The Ceramics Collection of the Olympic City of Maroussi. Athens, Greece.

Lee’s work was recently published in the book Selections of Ceramic Art From International Masters published by the 2008 International Ceramic Forum in Zibo, China.

Finally, Lee is founding member and North American Chair of the newly established International Ceramic Artists Association.

In Lee’s signature work, he throws classic forms and uses surface textures to give them energy and vitality resulting in art that is both pleasing and alive. “I seek to create patterns and textures that emphasize the organic interplay between order and randomness found in Nature.” Lee uses multiple glazes to intensify the dynamic tension in his surfaces. Although functional, his work is often prized as decorative.

Lee has been recognized by many national juried competitions in the United States including “Feats of Clay,” “Strictly Functional Pottery National,” “California Clay Competition,” and “Ink & Clay.” In 2003, he was accepted into the World Ceramic Competition, World Biennale in Icheon, Korea. Museums in China, Korea and Japan have collected his work. He combines his ceramic career with his strong interest in Asian cultures by accepting invitations to several artist-in-residencies or ceramic woodfire festivals in Asia each year.

His art has also been reviewed in many publications, including Ceramics Monthly as well as international magazines and books. Lee has been interviewed on television in the United States and Japan.

Lee is Past-President of the Association of Clay and Glass Artists. He holds a PhD in Physics from Stanford University and BA in Physics from Johns Hopkins University.

Website: www.LeeMiddleman.com

E-Mail: Lee@LeeMiddleman.com

Click here for the Galleries displaying Lee’s work

Lee is a member of Orchard Valley Ceramic Art Guild, (OVCAG),
and The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California, (ACGA).

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 by 500 artists.
The national exhibition of contemporary ceramic art is held annually at
the Gladding, McBean Terra Cotta Factory.

Several ceramic works by Lee Middleman were selected for

Ink & Clay 34.
This annual competition, established in 1971, of prints, drawings and
ceramic ware is sponsored by the Kellogg University Art Gallery of
CalState Poly U in Pomona. Lee creates shapes that reflect the curves
found in Nature and patterns and textures that emphasize the organic
interplay between order and randomness.

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My time in the classroom was well spent, earning two consecutive “Best of Show” Honors in ceramic competition, and winning the Senior Fine Art Award. I spent most of my spare time when not in class in the ceramics lab throwing as much as I could,
sometimes after school hours had ended. As I like to say, I must have “Mud in the Blood.”

I now teach ceramics myself in a weekly class at BHC in Los Gatos CA.
I’ve shown my work in many local galleries, studio sales, and art tours.

Recently I’ve been concentrating on the wood firing process, and the saggar firing process. I have joined a group of potter friends in constructing two wood burning kilns, a soda kiln, and a salt kiln in the Spring Valley hills outside San Jose CA. Working with my friends to build and fire these kilns from the ground up has been one of the most rewarding ceramic experiences of my life.

My enthusiasm for sharing ideas has inspired my regular teaching habits, and I now include leading off site beach pit firings, and specialty workshops in Saggar firing.

I hope to start my own teaching studio one day.
Hopefully I might see some of you there.

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Note: Matt’s work is also work is proudly on display in our seminar room, The Kapowich Gallery

Of Clay with Love (in the upper gallery) Oct 16th-Nov 23rd

and

The Mighty Ocean Oct 18th-Dec 31st

Her work is also displayed at Ruby’s in San Francisco

Carol is a member of the Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California

carol@carolwedemeyer.org

Carol’s work is also prominently featured in the Kapowich Art Gallery (Seminar Room)

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, and a variety of platters from textured thrown slabs is a
constant challenge. My husband, a long time professional potter, is my slab
maker.

I like to create pieces that others are drawn to while I’m constantly
trying to improve the design and functionality of my work. I love
to make bowls on the wheel, then explore a variety of glazes.

The other area of fascination is working with colored clays. I sometimes
use the colored loaves that I create from different colored clays by
themselves. At other times I laminate them in thin slices on a plain
background and then create a form. The exploration goes on!

The largest collection of Sandy Kinzie Ceramics is featured at
KAPOWICH REAL ESTATE, in the Kapowich Art Gallery.

Sandy Kinzie
sbkinzie@charter.net

(831) 688-3747

5345 Freedom Blvd., Aptos, CA 95003

Sandy is a member of Orchard Valley Ceramic Art Guild, (OVCAG),
and The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California, (ACGA).

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Blending an Art Glass Studio & Store with the Latest in Fine Art

145 Kentucky Street
Petaluma, California 94952
(707)762-0131

Of Clay with Love (in the upper gallery) Oct 16th-Nov 23rd

and

The Mighty Ocean Oct 18th-Dec 31st

Her work is also displayed at Ruby’s in San Francisco

Carol is a member of the Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California

carol@carolwedemeyer.org

Carol’s work is also prominently featured in the Kapowich Art Gallery (Seminar Room)

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 textures, that keep me exploring for more.

By using these textured slabs I can create numerous vase forms
by hand building with them.

Out of This Earth Exhibit

(831) 688-3747

5345 Freedom Blvd., Aptos, CA 95003

sbkinzie@charter.net

The largest collection of Bob & Sandy Kinzie Ceramics is featured at
KAPOWICH REAL ESTATE, in the Kapowich Art Gallery.

Bob is a member of The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California, (ACGA).

The Napa Valley Open Studio Website

Christine’s professional work in equine and graphic design is based on
twenty-three years of experience. She worked for Landor Associates in
San Francisco, then branched off into her own design company,
serving as department chairs for San Francisco Academy of Art
University for ten years and recently, the Corcaran College of Art and
Design in Washington, DC.

Design Clients

Christine’s work has been recognized by a Clio and 2 Addy Awards, which
were won while collaborating on corporate and packaging identities
from Coca-Cola The New Coke, Dole, Tree Top, Jergens, Continental Airlines,
Del Monte, DiMare, V8, and the International Space Station NASA.

Fine Art Clients

Her equine art focused on working with, photographing, and painting
many famous clients: Gandalf’s trusty stead Shadowfox from Lord of the Rings,
Kentucky Derby Champion Barbaro, Smarty Jones, Afleet Alex, to Storm Cat,
Birdstone, Presidential Affaire and many more.

Publishings

Her fine artistry including photography, oil paintings, and carousel horses,
has appeared in such internationally publications as The Bloodhorse, Equine
Images, Horse Talk Sidelines, Cambridge’s Who’s Who to the Kentucky Derby
Gift Shop Museum, Back in the Saddle Catalogue, Exclusively Equine, and more.
She is also one of the official photographers of the Kentucky Derby Archives,
and has shown in galleries from California to New York

The Napa Valley Open Studio Website

Arts Council Napa Valley welcomes you to the 21st annual Napa Valley Open Studios Tour!

The Mission of Napa Valley Open Studios is to promote Napa Valley fine art through the opening of creative spaces across the county, to educate and inspire the community about Napa Valley art, and to support the livelihoods of working artists.

Open Studios is a juried program that includes two weekends of self-guided tours of artists’ studios throughout the Napa Valley, featuring painters, sculptors, photographers, ceramicists, fiber artists, jewelry makers, glass artists, and other fine artisans. This program is a unique opportunity to meet and talk with artists, learn about art-making techniques and the creative process, and buy local art right from the source.

The Open Studios Preview Exhibition, hosted by Mumm Napa, runs from August 23rd through September 6th with a kick-off reception on September 5th. Beautiful, full-color Artist Catalogs with a detailed map, artist images, and program information will be available in August. Be sure to plan your own Napa Valley Open Studios fine art discovery tour!

The Napa Valley Open Studio Website

Christine George
Fine Art Collections
68 Coombs St. Studio D7
Napa CA 94559
240-687-5692
C@ChristineGeorge.com
www.ChristineGeorge.com

Christine’s Art will also be on display in her hometown of Sunnyvale!

Where: KAPOWICH ART GALLERY
the After Hours Gallery in
KAPOWICH REAL ESTATE ’s
Beautiful Seminar Room

404 East Evelyn Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
kapowich@mac.com
408-245-7700

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 textures, that keep me exploring for more.

By using these textured slabs I can create numerous vase forms
by hand building with them.

Out of This Earth Exhibit

(831) 688-3747

5345 Freedom Blvd., Aptos, CA 95003

sbkinzie@charter.net

The largest collection of Bob & Sandy Kinzie Ceramics is featured at
KAPOWICH REAL ESTATE, in the Kapowich Art Gallery.

Bob is a member of The Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California, (ACGA).

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, and decorative handles and spouts.

A resident of Aptos, CA since 1974, Steve has been a frequent
participant in Santa Cruz County Open Studio Tours, and has
exhibited in many local regional and national shows.

Steve enjoys traveling and photographing various events, cultures
and environments in Europe and Asia.

He has done extensive photographic work at the Carnival in Venice,
Bali, Indonesia, China, and most recently in Vietnam.

The largest collection of Steve Salisian Photography and Ceramics is featured at
KAPOWICH REAL ESTATE, in the Kapowich Art Gallery.

Steve’s work can also be seen at the Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation Gallery on Cannery Row in Monterey.

M.P.A.F. Gallery
Monterey Peninsula Art Foundation
www.MPAF.org
425 Cannery Row, Monterey Ca.93940
831- 655-126
(across from the Chart House and Monterey Plaza Hotel)
Open daily from 11AM to 5Pm.

steves@pacbell.net

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 portions and become smaller in the torso area and head. I like to show actions and emotions in their poses rather than detailed facial expressions, thus the heads are usually minimally expressive. I am also very interested in surface texture and continue to search for new inspiration for finishes on my pieces. I find new ideas looking at geologic formations, plant textures and weathered surfaces, both natural and man-made.

Titled “Oh Yeah? Watch This”

Most of the pieces are built using the coil method. I use coils that are quite fat and flatten them to make them taller before attachment. I like to call them sloils–kind of a combination slab and coil. I typically start with the feet and work my way up coaxing the clay to get the flow of the stance that I am striving for.

Titled “You Mean Like This”

Inspiration for poses comes from many places–my kids, Yoga, dance, baseball, Cirque du Soleil. I often sketch poses before I begin so I can refine them and also so I don’t forget them. There are so many possibilities. Many of the pieces express humor. I like to laugh and believe that laughter is therapeutic, so it is actually complimentary for someone to laugh while viewing my work.

Titled “It Was Kind of Bent”

Fred Yokel
Studio: 408-433-4720
email: fred@drbmar.com

Fred’s work is currently featured at the Beatrice Wood Center for the Arts

Titled “I Don’t Get It”