Marion Pollmann-One Amazing Ceramic Artist!

I met Marion several years ago...a "friend of a friend" and I adore her! We have never really had the opportunity to spend much time together, rather enjoying little bits here and there-Let's face it, I live in Australia and Marion lives in my hometown of Olympia, Washington. I thought a peek into this wonderful ceramic artists life and work was worthy of a blog posting...enjoy!

www.marionpollmannceramics.com

http://marionpollmannceramics.blogspot.com/

I can easily see our Kingfishers and Honeyeaters (beautiful Aussie Birds) enjoying the above birdbath...


I LOVE this fish....hmmmmmmmmmmmm...how do I get this to Australia?

Above, Marion working her magic.....


The fireplace before...What Vision!!!



The process..........
Stunning, unique and such a wonderful addition to a home!





Marion's Studio....Divine!

1.Tell me about your ceramic work.

My ceramic work is vibrant and colorful and begs to be touched.

I have a very large variety of pieces: tiles, vases, large vessels for outdoor, small and large wall hangings for interior and exterior.

2.How did you get started and how long have you been working as a potter?

13 years ago I took a simple mosaic class and decided I wanted to make my own pieces. Soon I found myself in my first pottery class and was hooked ever since.

3.Describe your workspace/studio.

My studio is located on my 5 ace property 7 miles outside of Olympia, WA.....close to Boston Harbor.

4.What are you most proud of as a potter?
I am most proud that I am mainly self taught and learned from experience.

5.How often do you work?
I work at least 5 days per week in my studio.....sometimes 6 - 7 days per week.

6.How do you sell/market your work?
I sell most of my work at shows and open studio sales. I am in the process of starting Internet sales.

7.What are you currently working on?

Currently I am working on a large wall hanging consisting of many tiles and mosaic pieces. The theme is "Nature in Olympia". I am hoping to sell the piece to the new Olympia City Hall.

8.What is your favorite: Color, food, smell, taste and sound?

My favorite color is chocolate brown.

My favorite food is Thai Food.

My favorite smell is rose.

My favorite taste is fresh berries.

My favorite sound is the rolling waves of the ocean.

9.What other interests and hobbies do you have?

My interest is growing organic food. I love to garden, cook and travel.

10.What is one thing your friends don't know about you? (this can be a fun one!!!)
The one thing that no one knows about me is that I am terrible afraid of public speaking.

11.How would you like to be most remembered?
I would like to be remembered as a person that loved her live and lived it to the fullest.