David Stephens

Drawing was a big part of my childhood.  Later, as a teenager, I began painting and illustrating with pen and ink.  Finally, in the summer of 2006, I began throwing pots.  I took classes off and on for a couple of years.  I then purchased two kilns, a wheel and set up a studio at my house.
 
Poor Richard's Art is my first effort to promote my pottery.  I enjoy creating uncommon pieces.  What I like the most, is always challenging myself and not being afraid to fail.  By doing this, I've developed as a potter.  I also mix my own glazes, using the same philosophy as I do in throwing. Many of my most popular items are my hummingbird feeders and pottery made with imprints of real leaves.
 
I recently read an article about an ancient culture.  What was interesting to me, was not much was known about this culture - except their pottery.  As I get older, I realize how short life is and it intrigues me to think that long after I'm gone, there's a chance my pottery will still be here.

I hope you enjoy my pottery as much as I do creating it.

 -- David Stephens