Sunday, November 29, 2015

The Talented Mr.Tyrrell

The one and only Al Tyrrell.

We’re big fans of Al Tyrrell’s stoneware. The Dixon, NM potter creates functional ceramics that are simple, earthy and feather light. Al’s cups are the only ones I use for my morning coffee. I have one for every day of the week, maybe more. Every year during the Dixon Studio Tour we visit his studio so we can add to our stash of Tyrrell pottery and to buy Christmas gifts for friends. It’s a true fall tradition.

From previous visits I knew Al had studied in Northern Arizona University’s noted ceramics program but didn’t know until this visit that he dropped out of NAU to work with Rose Naranjo in Taos and to apprentice with Willard Spence.That's when his current studio became available. He took the leap and some forty years later continues to throw his marvelous cups, bowls, plates, pitchers and colanders. Love the stuff.

 
Potsherds adorning a corrugated roof to ward aways birds.


Lustrous Tyrell pitchers on the seconds shelf.


The aforementioned pitchers in toned black and white. Which do you favor?

2 comments:

Blacks Crossing said...

Love that you are continuing the still life theme in this week's blog. Both the color as well as the black and white pot and lid images are stunning. I don't know which one I like better, but the light is soft, true, and perfect. We haven't been to the Dixon Studio Tour in some time but obviously, we need to return to see the Tyrrell pottery studio. Thanks for sharing, dude!

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