Est. 1998 — 28 years of woodworking knowledge
SW Indian Pottery... *LINK*
Wally Dickerman at Green Valley, Az.
>I think that the finest of the SW Indian pottery is Mata Ortiz, made in the Casa Grande area in Mexico. I have one piece and wish I had more. It's expensive. It should be an inspiration for the segmenting turners. Here's a link to see for yourself.
Nice stuff Wally!
TDaniel
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Thanks Wally, interesting forms
David Eaves
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Mike Rubes
>Hi Wally,
Thanks for the link, there's some really neat stuff in there. Lots of fun shapes to think about.
Thanks again,
Mike
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Dave Peebles Lyons, Ohio!
>Hello Wally,
That is some fantastic work!! And most of the prices are very reasonable. There is certainly much we can learn from these talented artists.
Thanks for the link, it is already in my favorites.
Dave
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Wally Dickerman at Green Valley, Az.
>Dave, I had the good fortune to be invited by a dealer of Mata Ortiz pottery, in Nogales, Mexico, to attend a demonstration by a potter from Mata Ortiz. Since I live only 40 miles north of Nogales, I attended. She was there for three days. The first day she made a pot, the second day she painted, and that was fantastic. The third day she fired one in an open fire in the traditional way. Some of her pots sell for as much as $5000! A very educational and enjoyable demonstration.
Wally
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Pascal Oudet
>Thank you very much for the link Wally. it's not only an inspiration for segmented turners, but for everybody. talk about shapes and forms !
Love the shapes!
Dominic Greco in Richboro PA
>not to mention the exterior decorations!
My wife was looking over my shoulder and was equally impressed.
Thanks for posting this.
Dominic
Re: Love the shapes!
Wally Dickerman at Green Valley, Az.
>The various designs are fabulous! Hand painted, free hand, with no pattern to follow. Fascinating to watch. They use a brush made from 4 or 5 hairs from a childs head, and about 4 inches long. True artists.
Wally
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George Van
>Thanks for the link Wally,
I really enjoyed the site. What great inspiration. What great talent. I will look at pictures of the bowls the next time I mount a blank.
You also gave me another good reason to visit the kids in Phoenix!
George
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Keith Tompkins
>I finally got the website to open......awesome! There is sure a lot of ammunition there!Any turner should benefit from this! thanks, Wally.