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Local potters, connected by North Carolina roots, join together
to share artistic knowledge and make contact with the public...
By
Tiffany Aumann
Compass Editor, The St. Augustine Record
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Photo
by Jamey Stillings www.jstillings.com
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Rob Mitchell first became interested in pottery through
his
studies at Saint Johns River Community College in Palatka,
Florida in the late 60’s.
Famed
Florida potter Charlie Brown was an influence at that time,
and though Rob maintained a fascination with pottery, he spent
the next 23 years working as a firefighter and EMT for the
city of Orlando, only
dabbling in
pottery throughout those years. |
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his retirement in 1993, he turned his full attention to pottery
once again, working as a studio assistant and learning through
his association with several professional potters. |
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In 2001, after several years of participation in juried Fine
Arts and Craft Fairs, he began exhibiting at Sydney McKenna
Gallery. Rob is influenced by the flora, fauna and palette of
Northern Florida. He delights in the beauty of his surroundings
and strives to create durable stoneware that is finely crafted,
and shows a sincere appreciation for his God-given talents. |
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"Alot
of people like the fact that something they use
every day is handmade and beautiful." |
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