Shapes fall into the realm of flat elements within the confines of composition or the parts of a 2 dimensional nature in composition. Form refers more to 3 dimensional objects and objects within 3 dimensional compositions. I have no idea where this piece is from but it is cool. Three dimensional form flattened into the [...]

Earth air, fire water. These are the ingredients of pots and human beings alike, and each formula contains also the elements of chance. Do not seek perfection in pots or people, for your search will go un-rewarded and you will miss knowing many good pots and many good people… The above quote, found in a [...]

This piece by Kelly Garret Rathbone was my favorite from the shows at the Archie Bray over the 60th Anniversary gala. The event was seminal on many levels and a memorable time for me. I returned home a different and better person/potter from  all of the demonstrations, lectures, discussions and celebrations. There is something special [...]

Here we go again. The rebirth of “tombivinspottery.com” has begun. Technical issues forced a change in the location URL resulting in “bivinspottery.com”