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 few 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 business, I hold 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 teach ceramics classes and workshops, I'm in charge of the studio upkeep and kiln firings, I organize and hire instructors for our year long educational program, and I am in charge of the website and marketing. My personal business has changed considerably the past two 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 also hope to expand and dedicate more time to my metal work, which I've just begun to explore.

I will be adding to this page as events arise.

Thanks for the business and support,

Chris King