Zen Blue Studio

Professors, Mentors, Organizations, Professional Artists and Artisans, Studios, Schools, and Products

• Luminosity Designs luminositydesigns.webs.com Creative imagery services - business cards, logo development, flyers, posters, original digital artwork. Posted at 10:40am on Wed, Jul 28 2010

• Jaqueline Sandro-Greenwell www.facebook.com/people/Jacqueline-Sandro/1634391179 Ceramic Arts Professor at Cumberland County College Clay College, Millville, NJ. Jackie's career has included "500 Figures in Clay," a permanent display at the Noyes Musem, and countless exhibitions at local, regional, and nationally recognized galleries and museums. A nurturing, encouraging, and influencing instructor, Jackie is the Goddess of Mud. There's too much to say about Jackie and her accompllishments. Posted at 11:30am on Sun, Jun 28 2009

• Craftsmen of the Endless Mountains www.craftsmenoftheendlessmountains.webs.com Premier regional organization of craftsmen, artists, and artisans in Northeast Pennsylvania. Show events, education, and demostration of folk arts, fine arts, and other skilled crafts. Posted at 1:11pm on Sun, Jan 10 2010

• Black Bear Pottery & Fine Arts blackbearpottery-finearts.com/ Delightful gallery and ceramic studio in Benton, PA. Gallery features regional and international Fine & Ceramic artists. Instruction in ceramics is available. Posted at 9:44am on Sun, Jan 24 2010

• Lana Heckendorn, Associate Artist & Instructor, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA www.theclaystudio.org/artist/associate/heckendorn.php Mistress of Porcelain and nurturing instructor, Lana is one of the foremost authorities on the limitless uses of porcelain. Instructing at The Clay Studio, Clay College, and other institutes of ceramic arts. Posted at 11:06am on Sun, Jun 28 2009

• Terry Plasket, Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, Millville, NJ plasketpottery.com/Welcome.html A Master of reduction firing. Demonstrations and sales of easily recognized pottery. Gas, salt, and wood-fired products. Posted at 10:56am on Sun, Jun 28 2009

• Patricia Witt, The Barn Studio of Art, Millville, NJ www.barnstudio.org/ Artist Laureate, Pat Witt has developed a nurturing, knowlegable teaching environment for the study of visual arts. Painting, ceramics, and more, with a number of Internationally recognized artists and artisans. Adults and children, special events, guest artist instructors, and resident artists. Posted at 11:03am on Sun, Jun 28 2009

• Mette Enoe www.glaspatch.dk/UKShowArt.aspx?item=308 Danish Glass Mosaic Artist, Mette Enoe, creates and constructs brilliant and vibrant glass mosaics. Currently exhibiting at Zen Blue Studio & Gallery. Posted at 9:29am on Tue, Jul 07 2009

• Bchira's Art Studio canvases.webs.com/ Tunisian Fine Artist, Bchira Arfaoui, creates stunning floral oil paintings, as well as other subjects. Currently exhibiting at Zen Blue Studio & Gallery. Posted at 9:03am on Thu, Jul 23 2009

• Clay College www.cccnj.edu/claycollege/index.cfm Credited and non-credited Ceramic and Pottery Instruction for adults and children. Some of the most notable, knowlegable, and encouraging ceramic Instructors on the East Coast. Instruction, Gallery, special events, demonstrations, and special groups - adult & children. Hosting workshops and superb exhibitions: "Celebrating the Oyster," "South Jersey Clay Event," and workshops with some of the most venerable ceramic artists in the Nation. Posted at 10:52am on Sun, Jun 28 2009

• Manataka www.manataka.org/index.html Organization of Native Nations with a wealth of cultural information. Highly recommended. Posted at 1:02pm on Mon, Apr 05 2010

• Stan Sperlak www.stansperlak.com/index1.shtml South Jersey's renowned pastel painter and artist, Stan's work is vibrant and masterful. Posted at 1:11pm on Mon, Apr 05 2010

• Kenny Delio, Faculty, The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA www.theclaystudio.org/classes/faculty.php?id=3 Kenny's work has been featured on the cover of "Ceramics Monthly," and is unique, whimsical, and poignant. Working on his MFA, he instructs at The Clay Studio, Clay College, and other noted ceramic institutes. Posted at 11:13am on Sun, Jun 28 2009

• The Clay Studio, Philadelphia, PA www.theclaystudio.org/ Nationally recognized gallery, resident artists, and instructors. Cutting-edge approaches combined with traditional teachings in the ceramic arts. Posted at 10:58am on Sun, Jun 28 2009

• Daley's Ceramic & Pottery Supply, Vineland, NJ www.daleyceramicsupply.com/aboutus.html THE place for all manner of ceramic and pottery supplies. Tools, equipment, dry & moist clays, glazes, slips, underglazes, molds, raw materials, kilns, kiln parts, and kiln repairs. The finest folks to do business with, and always prepared for those "special orders." Daley's supplies materials for nearly every South Jersey artist and institution. Posted at 11:10am on Sun, Jun 28 2009

• Barclay Sheaks, Faculty, Virginia Wesleyan College, VA Beach, VA facultystaff.vwc.edu/~art/bsg/index.htm The foremost Master of Acrylics, Barclay has written dozens of books on the limitless uses of acrylic painting techniques. Posted at 11:17am on Sun, Jun 28 2009

• R. C. Gorman Gallery, Navajo Gallery, Taos, NM www.rcgormangallery.com/ One of the most recognized Native American Artists in the world, Gorman's contributions to the art world were priceless. A strong influence and venerable artist. Posted at 11:19am on Sun, Jun 28 2009

• GlazeMixer.com www.glazemixer.com/currentcommunityrecipes.aspx This is an exceptional option for ceramicists who don't have the space or funding available to stock the required raw materials for a variety of different glazes. Provide your own recipe or choose from recipes submitted by fellow artists. Posted at 11:22am on Sun, Jun 28 2009

• Lane Palmisano, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria, VA www.torpedofactory.org/artists/palmisano_l.htm As a Professor, Lane has been a strong influence upon many. As an artist, her vibrancy and subject matter is compelling. Posted at 11:34am on Sun, Jun 28 2009

• Noyes Museum, Oceanville, NJ www.noyesmuseum.org/ Posted at 11:41am on Sun, Jun 28 2009

• Eagles Mere Inn, Eagles Mere, PA www.eaglesmereinn.com/ Posted at 11:54am on Sun, Jun 28 2009

• Liz Quackenbush, PA State School of Visual Arts, PA State, University Park, PA www.sova.psu.edu/quackenbush.html Posted at 11:41am on Sun, Jun 28 2009

• Riverfront Renaissance Center, Millville, NJ www.riverfrontcenter.org/ Posted at 11:47am on Sun, Jun 28 2009

• National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts nceca.net/ Posted at 11:51am on Sun, Jun 28 2009

• Lisa Naples, Ceramicist, Bucks County, PA www.lisanaples.com/shop/cart.php Artist, Instructor, and Ceramic Technologist. Posted at 12:03pm on Sun, Jun 28 2009

• Barbara Bentley, Author, "A Dance with the Devil" www.adancewiththedevil.com/ Posted at 11:58am on Sun, Jun 28 2009

• Chrysler Muserum of Art, Norfolk, VA www.chrysler.org/ Posted at 11:53am on Sun, Jun 28 2009

Suggested reading and viewing for Ceramic Artists from beginners to professionals available at Amazon.com

• 250 Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets for Potters... www.amazon.com/gp/product/0764141163?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0764141163">250Tips,Techniques,andTradeSecretsforPotters:TheIndispensableCompendiumofEssentialKnowledgeandTroubleshootingTips</a><imgsrc="www.a Posted at 12:21pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• Mastering Cone 6 Glazes www.amazon.com/gp/product/0973006307?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0973006307">MasteringCone6Glazes:ImprovingDurability,FitandAesthetics</a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=09730063 A must-have for the studio. Oxidation firing at Cone 6 with thorough and informative content. Posted at 12:26pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• The Ceramic Spectrum www.amazon.com/gp/product/1574983024?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1574983024"><imgborder="0"src="51kCnW1m7vL._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1574983024"width="1"h Robin Hopper is the ceramic technology guru. Highly recommended as textbook or studio reference. Posted at 12:32pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• 500 Figures in Clay www.amazon.com/gp/product/1579905471?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1579905471"><imgborder="0"src="51BvOfHj8dL._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1579905471"width="1"h Great reference book for inspiration includes mentor, Jaqueline Sandro-Greenwell. Posted at 12:34pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• 500 Cups www.amazon.com/gp/product/1579905935?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1579905935"><imgborder="0"src="51TCYQJ0HWL._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1579905935"width="1"h Another of the "500 Series" with exceptional work and contemporary artists. Posted at 12:41pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• Handbuilt Ceramics www.amazon.com/gp/product/1579901840?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1579901840"><imgborder="0"src="51b-0tXiYhL._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1579901840"width="1"h Good reference on handbuilding techniques. Posted at 12:44pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• Southwestern Pottery: Anasazi to Zuni www.amazon.com/gp/product/0873586565?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0873586565"><imgborder="0"src="51G2g-a469L._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0873586565"width="1"h For the hardcore pottery nut. Posted at 2:06pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques www.amazon.com/gp/product/1579909523?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1579909523"><imgborder="0"src="51fWDn7PHsL._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1579909523"width="1"h Posted at 12:46pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• Creating Custom Art Tiles the Moravian Method www.amazon.com/gp/product/1441411569?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1441411569"><imgborder="0"src="51l%2BXYCAnrL._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1441411569"width="1 Moravian Tile Works in Doylestown, PA. If you've never been there, it's a Mecca for the ceramic artist! Posted at 12:52pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• Wood Fired Ceramics www.amazon.com/gp/product/0812235142?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0812235142"><imgborder="0"src="51K0ES1M3WL._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0812235142"width="1"h A practical guide to successful reduction firing. Posted at 1:00pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• Handbook of Korean Art Earthenware and Celadon www.amazon.com/gp/product/1856693600?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1856693600"><imgborder="0"src="41HHB07711L._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1856693600"width="1"h Posted at 1:41pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• Recording the Flame DVD www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002JVX0KK?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002JVX0KK"><imgborder="0"src="51es7S1H%2BHL._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002JVX0KK"width="1 Posted at 12:48pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• Throwing American Style Raku Pottery DVD www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000PJZYG6?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000PJZYG6"><imgborder="0"src="51b8Bfb4XuL._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000PJZYG6"width="1"h Posted at 1:02pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• Pit Firing and Burnishing DVD www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002XC1X1I?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002XC1X1I"><imgborder="0"src="51ZffGy1XWL._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002XC1X1I"width="1"h Ancient method of firing pottery, pit-firing has enjoyed renewed interest and advancements. Posted at 12:57pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

Suggested reading and viewing for Fine Artists, from beginners to professionals available at Amazon.com

• Color Choices www.amazon.com/gp/product/0823006972?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0823006972"><imgborder="0"src="51PPRlBThDL._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0823006972"width="1"h Practical guide to applying color theory. Posted at 1:05pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• The Artist's Way www.amazon.com/gp/product/1585421472?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1585421472"><imgborder="0"src="51d5R46EpgL._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1585421472"width="1"h Posted at 1:07pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• Oil Painting for Dummies www.amazon.com/gp/product/047018230X?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=047018230X"><imgborder="0"src="51uQqTzJ09L._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=047018230X"width="1"h Posted at 1:09pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• Fill Your Oil Paintings With Light And Color www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581800533?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1581800533"><imgborder="0"src="51WkikUwE7L._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1581800533"width="1"h Posted at 1:11pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• Watercolor Basics - Let's Get Started www.amazon.com/gp/product/0891348670?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0891348670"><imgborder="0"src="514YKGF5P6L._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0891348670"width="1"h Posted at 1:12pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• Expressive Portraits: Creative Methods for Painting People www.amazon.com/gp/product/1581809530?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1581809530"><imgborder="0"src="51TTKpptrHL._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1581809530"width="1"h Excellent techniques! Posted at 1:14pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• The Acrylics Book: Materials and Techniques for Today's Artist www.amazon.com/gp/product/0823000621?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0823000621"><imgborder="0"src="51fJ0WEULrL._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0823000621"width="1"h Barclay Sheaks is The Master of All Things Acrylic. Posted at 1:16pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• Painting Outdoor Shadows in Pastel www.amazon.com/gp/product/1600614736?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1600614736"><imgborder="0"src="51W1qIvNDuL._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=1600614736"width="1"h Posted at 1:23pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• Life Drawing in Charcoal www.amazon.com/gp/product/0486282686?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0486282686"><imgborder="0"src="51KXZFACBBL._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0486282686"width="1"h Posted at 1:25pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• The Artist's Way at Work: Riding the Dragon www.amazon.com/gp/product/0688166350?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0688166350"><imgborder="0"src="5118RW9TFTL._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0688166350"width="1"h A must have for all artists. Posted at 1:47pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• The Pastel Book www.amazon.com/gp/product/0823039056?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0823039056"><imgborder="0"src="61NyBx0KH1L._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=0823039056"width="1"h Posted at 1:54pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• Frida DVD www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005JLPK?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00005JLPK"><imgborder="0"src="51F4umWFdiL._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00005JLPK"width="1"h Amazing journey of Frida Kahlo. Posted at 1:44pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010

• Biography: Jackson Pollock DVD www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000P6R5Q6?ie=UTF8&tag=zenblustu-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000P6R5Q6"><imgborder="0"src="517k4Y9mQ7L._SL160_.jpg"></a><imgsrc="www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=zenblustu-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B000P6R5Q6"width="1"h The Jackson Pollock story. One of my favorites. Posted at 2:02pm on Sun, Mar 28 2010