The Beauty of Fish - Delightful and Inspiring

Fishinkblog 5823 Andrew Ludick 6 

 sandra isaksson: Fishy on a dishy 
 
Andrew Ludick is a famous artist who creates whimsical, brightly colored ceramic pottery like bowls, plates, and vases. [1, 2]
Here are three interesting facts about him that will inspire your own creativity:
1. He Shapes His Clay Using Basic Arts and Crafts Methods
  • Andrew does not use a spinning pottery wheel to make his artwork.
  • Instead, he molds everything entirely by hand using the coiling and pinching methods.
  • He rolls out long clay snakes, stacks them up, and pinches them together.
  • This simple technique is the exact same one kids learn in art class! [1, 2, 3, 4]
2. He Thinks of Clay Shapes Like "Blank Canvases"
  • Before he fell in love with pottery, Andrew studied illustration and drawing in college.
  • Because of his background, he looks at a freshly shaped bowl or plate as a blank canvas.
  • He uses special ceramic paints called underglazes to doodle fun patterns onto the clay.
  • His creations often feature abstract shapes, leaves, and funny little fish. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
3. His Art is Fueled by Jazz Music