Eric Lewis

A shared motif, reimagined through three distinct color palettes.
Slip and underglaze detailing emphasize form and surface, inviting subtle variations in tone and texture. Each pitcher is individually hand-built and finished to celebrate the tactile beauty of clay.

A few pieces from the latest kiln. Continuous problem solving and areas for growth & knowledge. #ceramics #clayart #handmade #gainesville #mayco #madeinaskutt #slip #slipware

Some small vessels slipped and decorated

New slip decorated mugs

Freshly decorated platter

Getting the brushstrokes to not looked over worked or forced can be challenging. Going at it with a confident hand, embracing spontaneity, AND practice really helps me get the look I’m trying to achieve ( or at least closer each time).

Sneak peak at a few Yunomi ( Japanese tea bowls) that I will have on display @shoppesatthornebrook for their Spring festival next weekend March 1st & 2nd. Looking forward to seeing some of these colors in my garden soon as spring arrives.

Work in progress..Decorating/glazing a larger platter this afternoon with a familiar pattern. One of my favorite parts of the process. My forms are generally simple and this step really makes the surface come alive. I have a rough idea of how a pattern will look, but I invite spontaneity.

Here’s a short clip of a pretty dull part of the process. I sketch out patterns with a #2 pencil on bisque and apply glaze and black liner. Then I wax over these areas before dipping in the background glaze. It can be time consuming, but I enjoy the process and like the end result of the glaze.

Slip decorating a dark stoneware platter this afternoon. I’ve reached a stopping point for now, the white slip has rehydrated the clay so I need to let it dry slowly again to avoid warping. Pondering the idea of some carved lines (sgraffito) tomorrow. We shall see

My Valentine and I at the Czech National Symphony Orchestra ❤️🎶🎻

Recent slab built mug from the last glaze firing. Still testing out a strontium matte glaze on a few clay bodies. #ceramics #handmade #pottery #studioartist #clayart #glaze #mug #coffee

Testing out a new strontium matte glaze next to a familiar golden ash glaze. I really like the surface interest and how smooth the matte glaze is. The ash glaze could perform a little better. Keep on testing..

regular body of work starts to irritate me. I think I will keep this practice going, it’s been fun. #ceramics #clayart #studioart #studioartist #ewer #pouringvessel #gainesvilleartist #handbuiltceramics

Work in progress II. Finishing up the surface embellishments on the ewer I posted last week. I’ve been working on this piece here and there for 10-15 mins at a time for the last couple of months. I’ve enjoyed having something I can work on when I don’t have a lot of time in the studio or when my reg

Our Arizona Cypress has changed in size in the last 24 months 🌲

Thanks! Yes, it’s great fun!

Seeded sourdough for this week’s loaf. #sourdough #rye #flax #home-baker #vegan #flour #salt

#ceramics #pottery #clayart