I have been an artist over 45 years. After switching from  Painting to Printmaking major, I received a BFA from Philadelphia College of Art in 1967.  

My prints, watercolors, acrylics and mixed media  have been exhibited and sold in many art shows.  However it wasn't until I took a pottery class that I  found my element. The moment I had that ball of clay in my hands I knew this was "It".

Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania my family moved to Superior, Colorado  in 1996 and then to Bainbridge Island, Washington in 1999.

I love being out West!  In the summer of 1951 my parents drove my sister and me across the country. Needless to say we drove our parents crazy.  I personally badgered my father for 1700 miles until I saw mountains. When I did I was hooked!

I was dwarfed by and in awe of the magnificence of  Grand Canyon, Mesa Verde, the Painted Desert, Yellowstone, Bryce Canyon, giant Sequoias, Rocky Mountains and other National Parks.  I knew then where I wanted to live .   Those images and experiences continue to  influence my work. 

You may recognize my art background in much of my work.  My work is constantly evolving as I am willing to take risks in order to get pieces to "sing".

I use lead free glazes on porcelain and stoneware and currently fire to cone 6 in an electric kiln.  

What I create in clay is limited only by my imagination.

Gayle Bair

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