The SantoSanto Pottery website is nothing more than my way of sharing my pottery journey with you.
My interest in art began at an early age. I remembered in Elementary School enjoying any activity that involved drawing or painting. In Junior High School (aka, Middle School) I was able to take an art class from a special art teacher. Mr. Little introduced me to various types of painting, printmaking and sculpture. I even took his class in summer school, just for fun.
High School was the first time I saw a pottery wheel. I took the clay class and learned to use the wheel rather quickly. I remember throwing pots came easily for me and that I received a good grade for the class.
When it became time to graduate high school and to pick a college major, I decided to become an artist. To my confusion, I received no support for my choice. My parents felt I could not make a living as an artist and my school counselor basically shared my parents feelings.
So to make everyone happy, I decided to become a draftsman, because at least as a draftsman I was able to draw.
During the 30 plus years that I worked as an engineer, I kept art close to my heart. I visited art museums, read about art, and painted as a hobby in water color and oils. Then in 2011, I created a website for a La Verne business called, Mud Shack. The owner offer me the use of her pottery wheel and I found the joy of creating pottery after 42 years.
A potter is “One who makes pottery”, but when used as a verb, the word potter means “to waste (time)”, such as ” to potter the day away”. Which is what happens when I work in my studio, time seems to change its measure. The act of pottering the day away gives me a break from this crazy world we live in, provides a creative release that was missing from my life since high school, and gives me the joy of giving.
Pottery Video Reel
My daughter asked me to throw some pottery she wanted. With out me knowing, she captured me on video, then created a nice video reel as a little gift for me. I thought you might enjoy seeing it.