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Artwork for Colour and Ceramics

Colour and Ceramics

Bob Acton
Ceramics
Color Theory
Sculpture
Color Psychology
Surface Design
Figurative Art
Colour Psychology
Creativity
Pottery Techniques
Art Business
Studio Practices
Color
Artistic Techniques
Experimentation In Art
Sculptural Surface Decoration
Design Elements
Artistic Creativity
Gold Leaf and Surface Techniques
Emerging Artists
Monuments

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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This week I’m @bobacton joined on the Colour and Ceramics Podcast @colourandceramics by Australian ceramic artist Maricelle Olivier, whose work is deeply shaped by memory, landscape, and line.

Drawing inspiration from South Africa’s Kruger National ... more

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Ceramic artist Shae Bishop joins me @bobacton on the Colour and Ceramics Podcast @colourandceramics this week for a rich conversation about material, curiosity, and community.

Shae’s practice moves between ceramics, textiles, and the body, shaped by... more

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Meet Jane Sheppard, a UK-based ceramic artist whose hand-built, smoke-fired vessels echo ancient artefacts and the sacred threads of human experience. Her award-winning work blends ritual, memory, and earth-rooted simplicity—inviting us to pause, fee... more

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Today, Bob Acton introduces us to South African–born ceramic artist Susan Trimble who creates joyful, nature-inspired work from her Brisbane studio. After a long career in graphic design, she discovered clay in 2020 and quickly developed a distinctiv... more

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Recent Guests

Shae Bishop
Ceramic artist exploring the intersections of ceramics, textiles, and the narrative of identity.
Episode: Shae Bishop: Ceramics, Textiles, and Curiosity-Driven Making
Jane Sheppard
UK ceramic artist known for her spiritual and meditative work utilizing coiling techniques.
Episode: Reverend Jane Sheppard: A UK based ceramic artist
Susan Trimble
Ceramic artist and previous graphic designer, blending design with a love for nature in her art.
Independent Artist
Episode: Susan Trimble: An Australian Ceramic Artist
Nicole Windblad
Head of Calgary Art Market
Calgary Art Market
Episode: Nichole Windblad - Head of Calgary Art Market
Emily Holmes
Ceramic artist known for merging fashion concepts with clay.
Studio owner in Los Angeles
Episode: Clay Meets Fashion: Emily Holmes from Los Angeles
Peter Beard
A British ceramic artist known for his unique blend of design and sculpture.
Episode: Peter Beard: A UK-based ceramic sculptor
Miae Kim
Ceramic artist influenced by Korean motifs and animation background
Independent Artist
Episode: Miae Kim: Korean born, London-based ceramic artist
Kyle Scott Lee
Brooklyn-based ceramic artist known for bold use of color and inventive surface treatments
Episode: Kyle Scott Lee: A New York Colour Magician
Carmen D'Apollonio
Sculptor who explores abstraction to figuration in her ceramic practice.
Episode: Carmen D'Apollonio: Sculptor, lamp maker, and designer.

Host

Bob Acton
Host of the Colour and Ceramics Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 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 Kingdoma year ago
  • Connection through colour

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Terra Alba
    Swedena year ago

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Many express gratitude for the informative content that resonates with both personal artistic journeys and broader artistic themes.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and heartfelt conversations presented, particularly valuing the depth of exploration into color and creativity.

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#53
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#241
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#17
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#228
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#22
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#55
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Shae Bishop: Ceramics, Textiles, and Curiosity-Driven Making
Q: I wonder if you could describe your journey in clay a little bit for us, like where you started and what got you to where you're at today.
Shae describes his early interest in clay sparked by a ceramic artist who made frogs and lizards, leading him to a long-standing passion for the material and its integration with textiles.
Reverend Jane Sheppard: A UK based ceramic artist
Q: What advice do you have for someone new to clay?
Enjoy it and find something that you like doing, and then see where that takes you.
Susan Trimble: An Australian Ceramic Artist
Q: How do you approach pricing your work?
It's a complex process that involves assessing value based on aesthetic and emotional connection, rather than solely on time spent making it.
Susan Trimble: An Australian Ceramic Artist
Q: What are some challenges you face as an artist?
Imposter syndrome is a significant challenge, but I've learned that spending time with supportive peers helps overcome it.
Susan Trimble: An Australian Ceramic Artist
Q: How do you keep yourself from being too distracted by social media?
I use it selectively for reference, but when I create, I focus on listening to music or podcasts to minimize distractions.

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The content focuses on the interplay between color and ceramics, exploring how artists use color to express emotions and narratives within their work. Episodes feature discussions with renowned ceramic artists who delve into the psychological aspects of color and its significance in creative expression. Beyond ceramics, the conversations often extend to practitioners from other art forms, making the insights applicable to a diverse audience interested in the role of color in visual arts. Listeners can expect in-depth explorations of creative processes, technical techniques, and the cultural significance of color across different artistic disciplines.

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Recent guests on Colour and Ceramics include:

1. Shae Bishop
2. Jane Sheppard
3. Susan Trimble
4. Nicole Windblad
5. Emily Holmes
6. Peter Beard
7. Miae Kim
8. Kyle Scott Lee

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