428: Eric Botbyl on pinpointing the perfect time to alter clay forms

Today on the Tales of a Red Clay Rambler Podcast I talk with
Eric Botbyl. He is both a working potter and a gallery owner
helping to promote the work of functional artists. In our
interview we talk about developing his highly gestural pottery
forms, matching a decorated surface to form, and creating
Companion Gallery. To find out more visit
www.companiongallery.com.


 


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