Ceramic artist, living on California Central Coast
It’s a good feeling when a potter runs out of clay – expect when he’s working hard for an upcoming sale. Here’s a glimpse of Bob’s studio and all the prep happening to get ready for Open Studios, happening Oct. 12-13 & 19-20. We do hope you’ll come by for a visit.
Oct. 12-13 and Oct. 19-20, 2019 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday and Sunday (on both weekends) See #63 in the Art Obispo Open Studios Catalogue After thirty years in the classroom, I have returned to studio life. I was spoiled in the classroom with all the necessary materials and tools readily at hand. Since retiring from Allan Hancock College … More Open Studio Art Tour
Here is a sample of work Bob has recently finished. In recent months he has put his wheel and kiln back into service, after contemplating new forms and experimenting with new glaze combinations.
In 2014 the Allan Hancock College Art on Campus Committee commissioned me to select a location in the new Student Services building and create an art work for that location. After several tours of the structure I chose a wall adjacent the north entrance to the building and began to design the project. Creation A … More About This Life – Signs, Symbols and Metaphors
Exhibited at Allan Hancock College, 2008 … More Terra Tectonica ~ earth builder
A collection of personal expressions of hope. … More Sea of Dreams
The hues of the earth formed the beginning of my work as an expression of place. … More The Inspiration of Utah ~ Early Works
Here are a few links to other pieces of Bob’s work: Mural – San Luis Obispo Museum of Art Untitled Jar – American Museum of Ceramic Art Santa Maria Hwy 101 Overpass Murals Place Marker
Bob Nichols 