Colour and Ceramics

di Bob Acton

Colour affects peoples’ emotional reactions and mood. In ceramics, the artist uses colour to imbue something other than that communicated from the form itself. This podcast explores the entire spectrum of colour, the psychology of colour, and how to use colour to communicate in ceramics.

Bob will not only interview top ceramic artists from around the world but also artists using other mediums who use colour in their wo ... 

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Episodi del podcast

  • Stagione 2

  • Emily Stubbs: A Contemporary Ceramicist from York in the UK

    Emily Stubbs: A Contemporary Ceramicist from York in the UK

    Welcome to today’s episode! In this conversation, Bob sits down with the incredibly talented Emily Stubbs to dive into her journey with clay—how it all began, the evolution of her stunning work, and some fascinating insights into the techniques she uses in her ceramics practice. Emily’s work is both playful and refined, with a unique voice that really stands out in the world of contemporary ceramics. You can check out her creations at emilystubbs.com and follow her studio life on Instagram @emilystubbsceramics. Let’s get into it—enjoy the show!

  • Sandy Brown: Renowned British potter and sculptor using an energetic, intuitive style.

    Sandy Brown: Renowned British potter and sculptor using an energetic, intuitive style.

    Sandy Brown is a renowned British ceramic artist celebrated for her expressive, spontaneous approach to clay. Her work is characterized by bold colors, free-flowing brushwork, and an energetic, intuitive style that challenges conventional ceramic traditions. After being introduced to ceramics in Japan, Sandy learned there that pots can be dynamic, exciting, free, and irregular. She has since built an international reputation, creating large-scale installations, sculptural ceramics, and functional pottery that exude a sense of freedom and joy. With a career spanning decades, Brown continues to push boundaries, inspiring both artists and collectors with her dynamic, uninhibited approach to ceramics. https://sandybrownarts.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandy.brown.904108

  • Karen Adams: Sculptor and painter

    Karen Adams: Sculptor and painter

    Welcome to the Colour and Ceramics Podcast. Today's episode is with Karen Adams from Lush Brush Studios. Karen is a sculptor and painter based in Roswell, Georgia in the USA. She does some lovely sculptures using multi-media and found objects. You can find her website and Instagram sites here https://lush-brush.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/kalushbrush/

  • Jack Durling: Ceramic animal sculptor and conservationalist.

    Jack Durling: Ceramic animal sculptor and conservationalist.

    A big warm welcome to Jack Durling, a wonderful animal sculptor and conservationist from the UK. Jack @jackdurlingceramics and Bob Acton @bobacton had a great conversation about Jack's work, how he approaches his work and, of course, surface design. You can find Jack at his website at https://www.jackdurling.co.uk/ Enjoy the show!

  • Susan Halls: An Exceptional Potter, Sculptor and Teacher in the UK.

    Susan Halls: An Exceptional Potter, Sculptor and Teacher in the UK.

    Bob Acton, host of the Colour and Ceramics Podcast, shares a lovely conversation he had with Susan Halls from Yorkshire in the UK. They talked her approach to ceramics and, of course, colour and surface design. I hope you enjoy the show. Susan can be found on her website at https://susanhalls.com/ and on her Instagram page at https://www.instagram.com/susanhallsceramicsuk/