Mud Putzin Pottery
One-of-a-kind artisanal ceramic creations, dust collectors, cob web anchors and occasionally something useful.
Handcrafted in Eagle River, WI
Making Hand-Crafted Pottery in Eagle River, Wisconsin since 2016. My creations are available for purchase at local galleries such as the Three Lakes Center for the Arts, Warehouse Community Arts Center, the Eagle River Union Airport, at various art shows throughout Northern Wisconsin, and online through this website.
And yes! I am able to ship your new piece of art directly to you.
Shop My Current Selection
Browse the current collection of unique pieces available in my online store. Each piece of art is one of a kind. New pieces will be added as they are created.
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Diamond Vase - MPP-002
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Asymmetric Display Bowl - MPP-006
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Artist Statement
Rob began having “fun with mud” in the winter of 2016-17 when he attended an introduction to ceramics class taught by John Langer at the Warehouse Community Art Center in Eagle River, WI. He quickly fell in love with the medium and soon found himself spending as much time as possible “putzing with mud” in the Langer Ceramics Studio. The first few years of his clay journey were almost overwhelming at times, as there were so many techniques to explore and new tools or gadgets to use!
After what Rob refers to as his “red squirrel on speed” stage, he settled down and began to explore hand-building geometric forms. Many glazes offer interesting color shifts on line breaks. Rob discovered that combining those glazes on the edges and corners of his geometric shapes created many opportunities for the glaze to subtly shift from one predominant color or shade to another. This led to further interest and exploration of applying glazes in such a way that they faded and shifted into one another without noticeable demarcation lines. Rob, for the most part, uses an air gun to spray glazes on his ceramic wares. This helps him “put” the glaze where he wants it, maximizing control over the thickness of the raw glaze application, offering the ability to shade and fade the glazes.
Another area of interest is combining other media into a finished piece. Rob often includes glass, copper wire and most recently, has been incorporating Pine Needle Coiling to create truly unique artwork. While Rob is slowly collecting all the necessary pieces to create a home studio - he still considers himself a hobby potter and loves being a member of the Warehouse Art Center’s Langer Ceramic Studio. He presently focuses on being deliberate in his creative process - attempting to do all he can to make the piece he sees in his mind physically emerge true to his vision.
FAQS
Do you accept commissions?
I do not. As someone who is still fully employed, my time for ceramic creating is somewhat limited. As well, I do most of my pottery putzin in a community studio where firing schedules are dictated by the needs of the group, not individuals.
How are shipping charges determined?
I use Shopify's matrix of shipping charges based on your address, size and weight of the item to be shipped. All items will be double boxed to provide maximum protection from shipping damage. All items will be insured through the shipping company.
What is your return policy?
Returns are not accepted. Any item damaged in shipping will be refunded with proof of breakage in the form of photographs of the pottery, photographs of the packaging and shipping label.