Author Archives: admin
Bo’s Dog Bowl
Bo Obama’s dog bowl is out of the kiln! The First Family finally got their dog last month so I was finally able to decorate a few of those blank dog bowls that had been sitting in my studio for … Continue reading
"I’M YOUR BIGGEST FAN!"
One of the things I like about forcing myself to write this blog every week is the fact that I’m getting some interesting and esoteric stories about my work loaded on to the the web where they will hopefully be … Continue reading
George Clooney Flavored Tofu Confirms My PETA Conspiracy Theory
This week I’m going to use my blog to expose something I’ve been wanting to expose for years: my sincere belief that PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) simply has to be run by people who hate animals … Continue reading
Long Lost Wallys
Every so often I get an email from someone who has searched for me on the web because their treasured Wally mug, plate or bowl has broken and they need a replacement. The most recent request came from Mark in … Continue reading
It’s Showtime!
NOTE: THE NOAH VAN SCIVER COLLABORATIVE SERIES IS FOR SALE IN OUR ONLINE STORE The kiln is out, everything looks good and I seem to be spending a lot of time fussing with the pots today. Taking photos, assembling clocks, … Continue reading
The Mud-Pie Dilemma Part 2
I’m not very inspired to post this week so I’ll let the pictures do the talking. Noah has been in the studio painting like mad and the show pieces are done. My favorite ones are these plates. I think the … Continue reading
The Mud-Pie Dilemma Revisited
The Mud-Pie Dilemma is the much-loved book for all of us baby-boomer potters.Written by John Nance, it chronicles pottery legends Tom and Elaine Coleman and their struggle to earn a living selling pots back in the 1970s. After observing the … Continue reading
Sinful Pottery
There are a lot of sins in my studio right now. The fact is, I’m dealing with all seven of them: wrath, gluttony, lust, greed, envy, sloth and pride. The reason for this is I’m throwing pots for a collaborative … Continue reading
I’m on the Obama dream team!
I realized this week that I am now a full-fledged member of a new national phenomenon: I want to get famous by getting noticed by President Obama. I say this in all self-deprecating humor because my little pipe dream has … Continue reading
My Top Ten Favorite Wally Adventures
I can’t even estimate how many various adventures my imaginary dog Wally has had over the past twenty-five years. The total number is probably close to a thousand, especially if you count all the various custom orders I’ve produced. Wally … Continue reading