I started my ceramic art business in 1999 to sell my own hand made artwork at various art shows and fairs. Eventually business grew enough to open my art studio in a industrial warehouse in Anaheim, Ca. It took over a year to get the studio set up with 3 ceramic kilns, 3 potter's wheels, and much more. It was a dream studio with everything a ceramic artist could want. Living in the studio for 5 years proved rather difficult, but sometimes you have to give up comfort for things that are more important. Over the last 15 years I've made and sold thousands of "one of a kind" pieces and functional ware to families, individual collectors, and businesses. In the process I've also taken on larger public art projects, which have proved to be very fulfilling. From metal sculpture to tile murals and mosaics, I keep finding things I enjoy.

In addition to my personal business, I have held the position of Educational Coordinator at Aardvark Clay & Supplies Inc., in Santa Ana, Ca. Aardvark is one of the largest clay and materials supplies in California. I taught ceramics classes and workshops, I was in charge of the studio upkeep and kiln firings, I organized and hired instructors for the year long educational program, and I am presently still in charge of the website and marketing, although I no longer work there on a daily basis . Before Aardvark, I was employed by the Irvine Fine Arts Center in Irvine, Ca. for over 5 years to run their large ceramic facility. Over the years I've taught over 50 technique workshops and have demonstrated at venues all over Southern California.

My personal business has changed considerably the past four years to focus on custom pieces for specific clients, or businesses. I no longer have the time to mass produce items for galleries, or booth sales at art fairs. The market for this type of hand made art has really slowed unfortunately. As the tile mural and mosaics area of my business grows, I hope to be able to do more custom tile work in the future, while still maintaining my ties to the pottery community. I've been fortunate the last few years to have been able to help many schools organize and complete large tile murals, whether it be as fundraisers, or funded from grants, or special programs like the California Nutrition Network. These murals beautify the school grounds and are a great art activity that students and teachers enjoy participating in.

In the future, I also hope to expand and dedicate more time to my metal work, which I've just begun to explore. I have just finished the largest project I've ever worked on. One year of planning and construction of a large stainless steel sculpture in front of a new building in Los Angeles. Please view the completed photos and description here, or drive by and take a closer look in person! Let me know what you think!

I will be adding to this page as events arise.

Thanks for the continued business and support.

Chris King

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"What you risk reveals what you value."

(Jeanette Winterson)