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Colour and Ceramics

Bob Acton
Ceramics
Sculpture
Color Psychology
Color Theory
Surface Design
Creativity
Art Education
Colour Psychology
Artists
Calgary Art Market
Art Therapy
Color
Figurative Art
Pottery Techniques
Joyful Art
Calgary
Graphic Design
Studio Practices
Art Business
Art Exhibitions

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 ... more

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On today's show, Bob Acton @bobacton, interviews Deana Bada Maloney, an Illinois-based ceramic artist and wildlife sculptor whose work brings together hand-built clay, animal anatomy, drawing, expressive surface, and mixed media.

With a background i... more

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My guest today is Drew Caines, a ceramic artist based in Leeds in the north of England who has been working with clay for almost 30 years.

Drew creates richly textured, often sculptural work that brings together influences from very different points... more

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In this episode of Colour & Ceramics, Bob Acton @bobacton speaks with Susie Kathol, a ceramic artist, wildlife biologist, and botanist based in Revelstoke, BC.

Susie brings her scientific knowledge and deep connection to the natural world into her c... more

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SPECIAL EDITION: In this episode of the Colour & Ceramics Podcast, we explore the Surface Stories Collective, surfacestoriescollective.lovable.app/, a Toronto-based initiative bringing non-ceramic artists from equity-deserving communities int... more

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Deana Bada Maloney
Illinois-based ceramic artist and wildlife sculptor
Episode: Deana Bada Maloney: Nature-focused ceramic multimedia sculptor
Drew Caines
Ceramic artist based in Leeds, with a 30-year career exploring ancient and contemporary influences
Independent artist
Episode: Drew Caines: An English sculptor exploring the ancients.
Susie Kathol
Ceramic artist, wildlife biologist, and botanist
Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
Episode: Susie Kathol: A Canadian biologist and potter living in the Rocky Mountains.
Natalie Waddell
Facilitator in Surface Stories Collective program
Great Canadian Pottery Throwdown involvement, ceramic artist and teacher in Toronto
Episode: Surface Stories Collective: A Toronto Arts Councill-funded Project
Christina Leslie
Participant in Surface Stories Collective
Photographer and artist examining history, memory, and race
Episode: Surface Stories Collective: A Toronto Arts Councill-funded Project
Paul Smith
British ceramic sculptor
Studio in North Derbyshire
Episode: Paul Smith: British Sculptor
Mary Fox
Self-taught exploratory potter
Based in British Columbia, Canada
Episode: Mary Fox: A Canadian Potter who loves teaching
Kristine Zingeler
Interdisciplinary artist based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Calgary-based artist
Episode: Kristine Zingelar: A Canadian interdisciplinary artist.
Sarah Pike
A Canadian ceramic artist known for slab-built pottery inspired by mountains, antique tinware, and natural textures.
Independent artist (Canada)
Episode: Sarah Pike: A Canadian potter making exquisite slab-built, functional ware.

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Bob Acton
Host of Colour and Ceramics Podcast focusing on colour in ceramics and color-driven storytelling across makers and disciplines.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • A brilliant podcast

    Dear Bob. I found your podcast a few days again, and have already listened to several episodes. Thank you so much for this gift to the ceramics community. I am really enjoying listening to the ceramicists, how they use colour, and lots of other interesting and helpful information. You are an excellent interviewer, and draw out so many nuggets of gold!! Thank you, and to the ceramicists who have joined you in these conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carolann Samuels
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Connection through colour

    Interesting and heartfelt conversations on colour, creativity and life. For anyone working as an artist.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Terra Alba
    Sweden2 years ago

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Listeners note the conversations nurture community and offer relatable insights for makers and artists.
Overall, the content is seen as informative and inspiring for color-focused ceramic practice.
The show is valued for its focus on colour, creativity, and life in the studio.
Guests are described as diverse and accessible, with strong emphasis on process and color.
Listeners praise interviewers who draw out practical, nmuggets of advice from makers.

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#181
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#140
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#184
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#213
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Deana Bada Maloney: Nature-focused ceramic multimedia sculptor
Q: What role does teaching play in your practice and how do you balance sharing with maintaining your own artistic direction?
Teaching is about sharing methods and encouraging others to explore storytelling through sculpture, while staying true to her voice and evolving with her students rather than chasing replication or conformity.
Deana Bada Maloney: Nature-focused ceramic multimedia sculptor
Q: How do you approach symbolism in your pieces without making them feel didactic?
She uses quiet symbolism and lets viewers piece together meaning, sometimes hiding clues in found objects or textures so the narrative unfolds through discovery rather than being handed to the viewer.
Susie Kathol: A Canadian biologist and potter living in the Rocky Mountains.
Q: What role does balance play in your career, and how do you manage creative time with larger projects?
She talks about maintaining a balance between commercially viable series (hundreds of cups) and more personal, innovative pieces, ensuring space and time for creative exploration while meeting commitments.
Susie Kathol: A Canadian biologist and potter living in the Rocky Mountains.
Q: Could you describe your process and how you approach your work, especially your surface design?
Susie explains using scroffito and freehand drawing in black underglaze on white stoneware, without transfers, and carving away with a sharp tool to create unique, one-off pieces that draw on wildlife and plant imagery.
Susie Kathol: A Canadian biologist and potter living in the Rocky Mountains.
Q: Now, can you take us back to the beginning and tell us a little bit about your journey into clay?
Susie describes starting pottery in Alberta as a teen, stepping away for years, then returning around age 31 and joining the Revelstoke Potter's Guild. She largely learned through self-teaching, YouTube, and community, driven by a desire to connect with others and pursue a hobby.

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This show centers on how color transforms ceramics, exploring colour psychology, theory, and practical application across a broad range of ceramic arts. Episodes feature top ceramicists and cross-disciplinary artists who use color to communicate mood, texture, and narrative in their work. Listeners can expect deep dives into techniques, surface design, and the interplay between color choices and artistic identity, with a consistent emphasis on craft, studio practice, and market realities. A notable strength is the guest diversity—from traditional makers to interdisciplinary artists—offering practical tips for makers and compelling perspectives for collectors and brands seeking color-forward ceramic content.

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Recent guests on Colour and Ceramics include:

1. Deana Bada Maloney
2. Drew Caines
3. Susie Kathol
4. Natalie Waddell
5. Christina Leslie
6. Paul Smith
7. Mary Fox
8. Kristine Zingeler

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