by Donna McGill | Feb 22, 2013 | Uncategorized
Most people associate Newcomb Pottery with the women artists who defined the rich creations that bear the Newcomb markings. It was, after all, one of the biggest players in the art pottery movement in early 20th century. Like many pottery makers, Newcomb was heavily...
by Donna McGill | May 20, 2012 | Contemporary Art Pottery
Located in Marin County, California, Arequipa Pottery has a very interesting history. In what began as a tuberculosis sanatorium in the early 1900s for wage-earning women diagnosed with TB was soon renowned for its unique approach in combining health care with pottery...
by Donna McGill | Oct 18, 2011 | Modern Art Pottery
Frederick Rhead initially began his experience with American art pottery upon his arrival in California in 1911. As with most artists, his inspiration came from his surroundings and it’s been said those earlier Arequipa Pottery pieces with their lovely outdoor...
