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Fine Porcelain Art

All Art work is the original design of the artist, Blaine Gerhard . Each piece is hand constructed and glazed (color) from scratch materials developed by the artist. The following is the artist's education along with a brief history and philosophy concerning his work.

Education

BFA from the University of Evansville, Evansville, Indiana, 1982

studied with professor Les Miley

MFA from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois, 1986

studied with professor Harris Deller

Area of Expertise

I started studying art in high school in 1975-77. When I went to undergraduate school I began to work primarily in the field of Ceramics, using porcelain clays. Over the years I have developed over twenty different glazes (colors) that I can use in different combination on my work. All my clays and glazes and made from scratch using formulas I have developed . The artwork is fired several times, with layers of glazes being applied, to a final temperature of 2400 degrees F. I can make some wall mural units using a commercial tile and then apply my personal glazes on the tiles which is less expensive and saves some time. Most of the work is fired in a gas kiln using a reduction atmosphere which can give various results to the glazes I use. Every time I open the kiln too see the finished work I can expect the unexpected, like unwrapping a room full of presents.

I hope you enjoy viewing the work as much as I enjoy making it!

Blaine E. Gerhard

20"-24" Bowls ** 12"-14" Bowls

Fine Porcelain Art

All Art work is the original design of the artist, Blaine Gerhard . Each piece is hand constructed and glazed (color) from scratch materials developed by the artist. The following is the artist's education along with a brief history and philosophy concerning his work.

20"-24" Bowls ** 12"-14" Bowls

6"-8" Bowls ** Murals ** Vases

6"-8" Bowls Murals Vases