Jay Chesterman holds a Bachelor of Science (1995) from Morningside College. He states that he mostly photographs when he is travelling because "It seems to be the only time I can slow down enough to observe the unique things in life." He mostly…
Doris Park has enjoyed drawing, painting, and sculpture since early childhood. Primarily self-taught, she became interested in metal casting while studying at the University of Minnesota.<br>Along with Steve Maxon, Doris is an owner of MAXCAST,…
Somewhere between the distinctive glazes and graceful forms of Hank Goodman Stoneware lies another layer, one you sense more than see. This is where individual artistry comes alive, drawing on subtle yet strong influences from centuries of art…
Jim Kasper maintains his wood-fire kiln on his rural property near Tipton, Iowa, where he lives with his wife Lucy and Great Dane, Bert. On his land, he is establishing 20 acres of native prairie grasses and about four acres of trees.
Sharon Neff has been a potter since before she had permission. As a child she played in the woods behind her house on the Mississippi River bluff. When discovered by her mother, she insisted she was not playing with fire, but explained that she was…
Wyatt Lane received a B.F.A. in ceramics from Truman State University, Kirksville, Missouri in 1996. Active in the art scene, Wyatt has worked as a practicing artist since the summer of '96, displaying work throughout the midwest in both galleries…
My first serious experience with clay was in 1968 as an art student at the University of Northern Iowa. We participated in our first art festival that year. The endless potential of clay tested through fire has kept my interest all these years. I…
