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Bill Campbell has been a potter for over 30 years. Across the country, his porcelain is admired for its spectacular color and elegant, crisp forms... each piece maintaining some energy of it creator. The glaze dance with surprising vibrancy in unexpected patterns. Functional pots become moments of celebration within the day to day routine.
Once I discovered that making pottery was what I wanted to do with my life, I became committed. I broke all ties with my past (jobwise) and spent every moment trying to learn my craft. I went back to college, then I worked at organizing my life so I could go somewhere and make pots. By the time I was out of school I was 36 and I felt I didn’t have too many years left to squander if my dreams was going to come true. I was 40 before I really got my business rolling. I have made some mistake along the way, but I have always refused to cut corners in any way that affects the high quality and brilliance of the pottery I produce. My motive in making pottery is not terribly noble. I am merely try to cause a little celebration in everyday living. You can’t imagine what I feel when my customers tell me how much they enjoy using one of my pots in their daily routine. Bill Campbell
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