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Member Page - Bob Blue
Blue Eagle Pottery
Pitchers & Drinking Vessels
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My Art:
Distinctive Stoneware Pottery
by
Robert Blue
Robert Blue
and Susan B. Galloway, a husband and wife team, work in a studio just
outside Woodstock, Illinois. They were married in 1982, and began
building their studio and gallery in 1983. The studio became operational
in 1984, and the gallery opened two years later in Franklinville,
Illinois. Their love of pottery is evident in their work. Their love for
each other brought Shannon (1988) and Alex (1990) into the world and a
family was created. Bob has been working with clay since 1967 and Susan
since 1969. As well as working in the studio part time Susan has been
teaching pottery at McHenry County College since 1976.
Bob and
Susan now work exclusively in stoneware clay for production pottery.
Their method of choice is a reduction fired kiln using natural gas. This
firing method by nature creates some slight variation in color. As in all
hand made pottery produced on the wheel and reduced in a gas kiln there
should be a tolerance for slight variation from order to order. They have
however both been potting for over 30 years and are very consistent in
their methods.
"Our work
embodies skill, insight, and respect for both the material and process.
It is useful in the kitchen, on the table, or as an accent to decor. The
warmth and beauty crafted into each pot will touch those who use it. Its
artistry functions best through daily use, through intimate acquaintance."
All functional ware has
been tested for safe use in a dishwasher, or microwave, and can be used in
the oven with proper care, but is not recommended for direct
heat (stovetop). Each piece is lead free, non-toxic, unique, and hand
crafted. Vases hold water without leaking but may sweat if water is not
room temperature. With proper care, stoneware will last for thousands of
years.
"Enjoy the fruits of our
labor; we enjoyed making each piece."
Glazes
SW - Soft White.
A warm soft white,
creamy in texture, sometimes has a hint of a very light cinnamon look.
The accent colors on the soft white are teal and toast with streaks of
black and watermelon to create
a stylized southwest landscape appearance.
OSB - Oil Spot Blue.
A deep blue with navy and black speckles resembling an oil spotted effect.
Accented with a snowy white with blue speckled stripe and rim, as well as
a dark navy stripe.
In 2006 I was re-elected
Treasurer of the Clayworkers' Guild of Illinois.
Price list is available,
Please contact me via my E-Mail address:
blueagle@clayworkersguild.com
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