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TIM SEE
Ceramics is my passion. For the past ten years I have been devoted to the craft of turning wet clay into a wide variety of sculptural and functional art works. My voracious appetite for testing and trying new things taught me early on that success with clay depends on persistence and patience. Exploring each approach for its limitations and growth potential is the method in which I develop new work. It is about taking a trait and exploiting it, dividing the parts to make decisions systematically. Each approach, raku, wood firing, porcelain and redware is addressed differently. The opposing approaches permit my exploration of motifs and ways of working that may not exist if all four were not explored. Not only does each firing process open windows to their own worlds but also unlocks answers in other methods of building and firing.
PROMPT #1
Saturday, February 25, 2012
TIM SEE
Experimenting and evolving in all areas is a necessity to my work and me. Each process is going in different directions but once in awhile they cross paths and share moments. Failures are as important as successes in the development of new ideas. I make a lot of mistakes or work that doesn’t hit the mark, but without pushing the limits of the materials and of the ideas you become stagnant. I glimpse a few steps ahead at what is coming up but with each push forward the future changes and new paths appear or a new process is formed. Previously abandoned styles are revisited with the current knowledge and are recultivated. Breathing new life into traditional methods and functional forms is extremely rewarding and continues to motivate me to explore ceramics.
From: http://timseeclay.com/
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Alexia Rhodes
Prompt #1
I am mostly attracted to the tea sets that Tim See has created. I think I am attracted to the tea sets because of the shape they are made in. I like the characteristics of the pottery that he has created. By this I mean I like the round shape that he constantly uses. The roundness appeals to me because it is more modern pieces that he makes in this shape. I think that the most difficult art for me if I was making the same type of pottery as Tim See would be the fact that he gets the shape of the pottery so round and everything is proportioned out perfectly. I think that the pottery I make is squarer and flowing when compared to Tim’s pieces.
Prompt #4
If I were going to ask Tim See five questions about his pottery I would make sure the questions are well in depth and thought out. I would ask him if he has other potters that come in his studio and help him by critiquing his work. I would also ask him what his favorite type of piece he likes to create the most. While asking him this I would also ask him how he got involved in making pottery. I would also like to get the chance to ask him what inspired him to make the type of pottery he makes. Even for background knowledge I would ask if he had always wanted to be a potter or if he had always wanted to be something else when he was younger.
Michelle Sexton
Prompt 1.
See's work that is most visually appealing to me is the Celadon Tea Set. I think the color is a beautiful shade. The shading of the blue on the porcelain white makes it look "dreamy". Another thing visually appealing to me, is what is painted on there, which are branches. It has a nice flow on the pot. I think the most difficult part to create pottery like See creates, is changing it up so much. He uses a lot of the same style, which is tea sets. He really makes each one look very different with so many detail in each one.
Prompt 4.
How do you make the "oil can" teapot look so worn and old?
What inspires you to make each tea pot the way it is?
Do you like to go for "old times" appearance with your work?
Are you known for inserting clocks into your work?
How to you sculp with the iron like material, and how does it finish?
Emily Verica
Prompt #1
One of Tim See’s styles that appeals to me the most is the Steampunk because I’m fascinated with the idea of art having a history or a story behind it. The influence of Steampunk is evident in his teapot pieces because they all have the look similar to an old-fashioned train. I think the most difficult thing in building a Steampunk inspired piece would be carving all the small gears and having the complexity of a train in your piece. Also it would be hard to copy exactly the design of a 19th century steam engine. I know I would struggle in actually designing the pot as well.
Prompt #4
If I ever met Tim See I would definitely ask him how he came to know about Steampunk and why he chose to build pots about it. I’d also ask how much he makes off his pieces in relation to how much he has to pay to create them. I’m also curious as to how long it takes a professional to create a pot to sell. Does he get orders or does he just create whatever he wants and then puts it on sale? Also, does he do any other pieces besides tea pots that are inspired by Steampunk and are those teapots his best selling pieces?
Shannon Flaherty
Prompt #1
In Tim See’s pottery I like how everything is faded a little so it looks like its worn out. I think it gives the pottery character. I also think the gears and other mechanical items make them unique and make them look realistic. I think putting the gears, wires, etc. into the pottery, and having it stay would be the most difficult thing. I think I’d have trouble putting them into my pottery and I also think getting the glazes to come out the way they do would be difficult. Making sure that the amount of the colors would show that I wanted to.
Prompt #4
If I was able to ask Tim See 5questions I would first want to ask him where he gets his inspiration from. His pottery (at least in these pictures) all looks like the same idea but they also all look really unique and have their own spin. I’d also like to ask him if the mechanical pieces ever cause any problems for him and if there are certain things he has to do to keep them from harming his work. I’d also like to know about the space he works in and what kind of environment it’s like. Like does he have music playing, if so what kind, and if he has other art work from other artists to inspire him. Another question I would ask him is how long it normally takes for him for a sculpture, if there is a common time period. Finally I’d ask Tim where he got the idea in the first place to use metal in pottery. Normally I personally wouldn’t associate the two and so I’d just like to know why he likes to work with these materials.
April O’Hara
The first question I would ask Tim would be about his inspiration. I want to know why did he become an artist and what made he go make some much pottery how what made him to keep going.
The next question I have for Tim is about how much he charges for his art pottery. I would want to know how he chooses how much his pottery is worth. Does Tim get to choose how much he wants to sell his work for or does someone else make the amount up and is it hard to choose a price for his work?
The next question I have for Tim is how long it takes to make a piece of art work like his. Does Tim ever feel upset when something turns out not so hot looking? Does that ever happen to him before?
The next question I have for Tim is did he always liked making pottery? Does anyone in his family make pottery or just him?
The last question I would ask Tim is how long does he think he will keep making pottery for? I also want to know how much does it cost for him to continue his work.
The one piece of work of Tim’s catches my eye and that was his steam punk tea set why because it is very different and I also found that one the best of all of them. I think that one catch my eye because it was shiny I found that a lot of things that are shiny always seems to be my favorite things.
The hardest thing for me if I were creating some type of work like his I have trouble with creating the whole thing why because I am not very good with pottery. But it would be cool trying to create something like that . It would take me forever to create something like that.
Cecelia Walsh prompt #1
See’s style of tea pots and dragons sticks out a lot to me. They’re all so pretty. It would be difficult to create dragon styled pot if I were to do them myself. I’m not sure how I would interpret that dragon kind of style into my work. I don’t think I would do well making tea pots either. It would be difficult for me to make the spout.
Prompt #4
There are a few questions I would like to ask Mr. See. Where did you get your inspiration from? Why do you make so many tea pots? Do you like to put styles from other cultures in your work? When and why did you start making these sculptures? How long do you usually spend on one project?
Kait Bevan
Prompt 1
My favorite style is the Celadon Tea Set. The teapot has a unique shape to it and the design on it is just plain awesome. The color blue used in it reminds me of the modern Alice and Wonderland. Throughout the movie there is an underlying theme of blue. Alice’s dresses are, for the most part, the same shade of blue. I would definitely put that tea set in my room if I had the room for it!!! If I were to create pottery like See’s, I would have a hard time with shaping everything as perfectly as he does. I would also have a hard time making the pieces look as authentic as See does. Looking at the pictures, they could be the real thing, not just a piece of pottery.
Prompt 2
I would probably be a combination of the two. I like making things that can be functional but I also like to create things that are meant to be marveled at and appreciated. As for Tim See’s pottery, my favorite aspect is the shape. Even in the pieces that were “Celadon” he still had a unique shape to the pieces which made them more interesting to look at. I don’t think I would incorporate the shapes that See used, but I would definitely make my pottery a unique shape that would draw attention to it—if I had a traditional shape then it would have non-traditional designs and colors.
Samm Brower
Prompt #1
I enjoy the fact that he is a steampunk artist. He takes object from the past and makes them look futuristic. This is exceptionally unique to me because I haven’t seen it before. I like how he turns the piece from copper to baby blue and futuristic colors. I think the most difficult part would be to actually attempt to make the pottery look futuristic instead of just an old blue pot. Things do not turn out the way I imagine them and I feel that if I attempted to do that it would not look like it was from the future at all.
Prompt #4
1. Can you tell me how you come about beginning your projects and what makes you think of an idea to do? Can you give me a couple examples?
2. Around how much are your pieces worth and why?
3. Did you ever think that this would be your occupation?
4. What does your family and friends think of your work?
5. Have you ever made any of your pieces actually functional or have you already? If so what is it like?
Billy Swahl
Prompt #1
The pottery that seems most appealing to me would be Dragon Wells Steam Works Bucket. I like this piece because it does not look like your normal teapot. There are unique designs and details that are added to his pieces. I like his teapot pieces because they are all different. They are not the same design; I like them because they are all different and have different designs to them. I think the most difficult thing for me would be to make my piece of art really smooth like See’s pieces and the detail would probably be hard for me.
Prompt #4
If I were to meet Tim See and have a chance to ask him some questions I would like to know some background information on him and his pottery. The first question I would ask is how do you get your pottery so smooth and make them look like they’re made out of something other than clay? The second question I would ask is what inspired you to become a potter because I would never have thought about becoming a potter as a career? The third question I would ask is I would like to know if he made a good living off of selling his pieces of pottery or is it mostly a side job and just something to do? The fourth question would be how do you get your ideas when you make your pieces because you have a lot of details you add that make your pieces unique. And the last question I would ask is how long it takes him to finish a piece?
Bettina Bowers
PROMPT #1
Out of Tim See’s works, the styles that stand out to me are his tea sets and tea pots. I like that they have look different than typical tea sets. Instead of being the usual pretty, painted, glass tea set, they have a sort of edge to them that I like. I think that I would struggle with sculpting the most. Some of his works, such as the Oilcan Teapot have a unique shape to them and I think that it would be sort of hard to sculpt curves and different things into the piece.
PROMPT #4
The first question I would ask Tim would be how he comes up with ideas for his creations? Do the ideas just come to him or does he mess around until he starts to like what he sees? Next, I would ask him what he enjoys most about his job and why. Also, I would ask him when he realized that he would like to do this for a living. Was it a dream of his all his life or something he realized he wanted to do as he grew up? The fourth question I would ask See is how much he sells each piece for and how much it costs him to make each piece? Finally, I would ask him if where he gets his inspiration from. Do family and his surrounding influence his artwork?
Amanda Donegan
Prompt 1: I think the style of Tim See’s that appeals to me the most is that he uses a lot of smooth services instead of textures like some other artists do. I think that this style appeals the most to me because I know just how hard it is to get a perfectly smooth surface like his. He makes a lot of teapots and they are perfectly shaped. It shows a lot of hard work and detailing to make them look like that. It is like they are made out of metal and not clay at all. This would be the most difficult part. I don’t know how he gets the colors and look that makes it seem like something other than clay.
Prompt 4: If I were to ask Tim See a few questions they would mostly be about his technique and how he gets his pottery to look the way it does. I would ask what did he do to make sure his pots and parts were perfectly round? How did he get them this way and did it take a lot of time to master this technique? I would also ask about what inspired him to use clay the way he does. Why do you like doing these teapots and other smooth pots? Do you ever like to use a different texture? Finally I would ask him about what he does to his clay that makes it so shiny and metal like. Is there a special tool you use? And how did you think to try this technique?
Emmie N.
Prompt #1
His one style that appeals to me most would be his Celadon Teapots. The style of the Teapots look very elegant and attractive. Also, the teapots are different than most due to the extraordinary spout and handle of both. If I were to create pottery like Tim See, I think the most difficult part would be making the Steampot Teapots/Jars look like it is actually made of metal and making it function correctly. To function, I would want the built in thermometer to be accurate and the steam of the pots to come out correctly (out of the spout, no where else).
Prompt #2
If I was going to create Steampunk artwork, I would most definitely combine the functional and sculptural aspects together. The reason is because first, I believe that the attractiveness of an artwork (sculptural) is what catches people's attention. Then, the function of the artwork is what makes people want to stay and see more. Some aspects I appreciate most about See's pottery would be how he incorporated items into his work and how it looks as if it were made during the 19th century. I would like to try putting items/pieces into my work to give it a different, sculptural work like See's.
Shannon Kaminsky
Prompt 1:
The pottery that appeals most to me is the Celadon Tea Set. This appeals to me because of the design and how the pot is smooth and rounded. I think the most difficult part would be the texture and shape. This would be tough because the details have to be right and have to look good. But sometimes when part of the pot gets messed up, it ends up looking good.
Prompt 4:
The first question I would ask See is how long it normally takes to create the tea set. Another question is what the highest and lowest prices of his pottery is. The third question I would want to ask See is what inspired him to create teapots and tea sets. The next question would be how much space does he need for all of his pottery and to make them, is it in a garage or in a larger building. The final question I would ask him is what got him started making pottery.
Rob Doyle
Prompt #1: Tim See’s most appealing style is giving his projects a mechanical-type look. His works look like little machines from the industrial revolution era. The most difficult part in creating a Tim See type of project is giving the project a realistic look. See’s project look as if they are truly made of metal, a characteristic that cannot be easy to apply to a clay project. One must be able to apply very fine details in order to give off this convincing illusion, and I would not be able to do this as well as Tim See.
Prompt #4
1) What is your favorite characteristic of your artwork and what steps do you take in order to give your projects this characteristic?
2) What do you feel is the most difficult step you take in order to create the impressive works of art that you’ve made?
3) What signs did you experience as your talents were developing that made you want to become a sculptor?
4) What artists have inspired you to take the bath that you have chosen and what about their work stood out to you?
5) What is your favorite piece of your artwork and what features make it your favorite piece?
Alison Ervin
Prompt #2
If I made Steampunk-inspired artwork, I would most likely make my work more sculptural. I think that it would be easier to make interesting pieces without worrying about making them functional. The thing I appreciate the most about See’s work is the functionality. He is able to incorporate Steampunk aspects and make creative and interesting pieces without compromising functionality. I like the Steampunk style and think it would be interesting to incorporate aspects of the style into my work; however, I don’t think any aspects will work with my current project.
Prompt #3
The style that appeals to me the most is the style of the Celadon Tea Set. The parts I really like about the set are the color, the design of the glaze on the side, and the wavy design of the bottom of the tea pot and the edge of the tray. I also like that it is the tea pot that most resembles an average tea pot. I think the hardest part of working in See’s style would be deciding what to add to each piece. I would want to add enough to make it look interesting but not so much that it is over the top.
Claire R.
Prompt # 1
Out of all Tim Sees work I really like the one that is a tea pot and the tea cups. I really like the colors and the style of it because you can tell it is a tea pot but it has its own unique shape. I think the most difficult part of the process would be coming up with an idea that is really creative and cool. I think if I looked at other people’s ideas for inspiration I would take that idea and put it on something else. Or I wouldn’t be able to make something like he does. All his work are big pieces and have a lot of detail and I don’t know if I would have the patience to do that.
Prompt #4
If I had to ask Tim a question I would ask him how much time does it takes him to usually finish a piece of his work. I think that I would him ask him how he comes up with his ideas and how long it takes him to perfect his idea so that he knows he can start to work on it. I would ask him where he does all of his work, like does he do it with music blasting and all the windows open or in a quiet room with not a lot of light. Another question I would ask him what his inspiration is and how he comes up with all of his ideas.
Aj Faust
Prompt #1
I like the industrial teapot that he created. I think it is very creative and very stylish. I would like to know what he was thinking of when he created this piece of art. It seems like you could actually use this teapot. It is very appealing and attractive, I think it is one of the best pieces of pottery I have seen.
Prompt 4
There are probably a lot of questions I could ask Tim, but the 5 questions I would narrow it down to would be the best questions. One of the questions I would ask him is, What kind of pottery wheel do you have? Is it top of the Line? Another question I would ask him is, Since you been doing this for a while and have much practice can you do a perfect pot? The last question I would ask him is, Do you love making pottery? and Can you live without clay?
Colin Anglim
Prompt #1
One of Tim See’s potteries that appeals to me is the Oilcan Teapot. This piece of pottery appeals to me because it has cool old fashion look to it. Also, I like the different colors he puts on this pottery piece. The most difficult part for me if I were going to create something like See’s pot would be the designs that he uses. I think this because his designs look like they take lots of concentration and hard work. This would be a difficult task to complete.
Prompt #2
If I were going to ask Tim See five questions I would ask him:
1. What made you want to go into pottery?
2. How long did your first piece of pottery take?
3. What is your favorite pottery piece that you have made in your career?
4. What was the craziest piece of pottery that you have made?
5. What was the tallest piece of pottery that you have made?
Bridget Butler
Prompt #1
I really like See’s work. The pottery that appeals to me the most is the Celadon Industrial Tea Pot. The reason why this appeals to me the most is because I love the color and it’s pleasant to look at. I would probably pick the tea pots/tea set that would be the hardest for me to create. The reason why I think this is because I don’t have as much experience and the detail is more intense than what I am used too.
Prompt #4
I wanted to start off by saying I really like your work! However I do have a few questions that have crossed my mind to ask. First I would like to know how long it takes you to create a tea pot set. Secondly, what is your favorite to make and why? Thirdly, how did you get into making pottery and why did you choose this over everything else that you could possibly make? Fourthly, it seems to me that you like to make tea pots why is that? Fifthly, how long have you been making pottery for?
Tyler DiMatteo
Prompt #1
See's "Steampunk" style appeals to me most. I think I like it most, because I liked trains when I was younger. This type of pottery reminds me of trains. It's really unique, and it looks like a lot of work goes into See's "Steampunk" pieces. I think if I were going to create pottery like See's, the most difficult part for me would be incorporating the small gears, cogs, and wires into my artwork. It looks like that would be tedious work that needs a lot of patience.
Prompt #4
If I were going to ask Tim See five questions about his pottery, my first would be "What inspired you to create this type of pottery?" That's the question I'd like to know most about. The second question would be "How much do you charge for your "Steampunk" art?" I would be curious about that, because it looks like a lot of time and effort go into those pieces. Next, I'd ask "What is the process of making your "Steampunk" pottery from start to finish?" My fourth question would be "How much time did it take you to complete the "Steampunk Tea Set"?" Finally, I'd ask Tim "What piece of pottery out of all of his creations was his favorite?"
Taylor Cutcliff
Prompt #1
Tim See's pottery has a very unique style to it. He likes to make his pieces look like tea kettles or metal pots. I really like it because it is just different than what you normally see. I think if I were to try to create his style of pottery, the hardest part would be trying to make it look like a tea kettle. It looks very precise and I have trouble just making a regular pot.
Prompt #4
If i were to ask Tim See five questions about his pottery, I would first ask him how long his pieces usually take. Then I would ask him how much his pieces usually cost. Then I would ask him how he comes up with the ideas for his artwork. Then I would ask him if there is a certain technique that needs to be followed to correctly sculpt his pieces. Finally, I would ask him where he usually creates his pieces.
Jack Schott
Prompt 1
His style that appeals to me the most would definitely be his parts. It seems to me that a lot of his work has those long sets of hardware you use to pour tea. It appeals to me because it sticks out so much and is pretty big. It would be hard for me to make those long pieces stand up. I would struggle in getting them stationed perfect enough to not break. It would be difficult to make the texture perfect and the nose long and straight.
Prompt 4
I would ask him how he starts off on his work. Second, I would ask where he had got the idea from, or did he make it up on his own. Third, I would ask him what special tools he would need thoughout the process. Fourth, I would ask him if he likes to work in quiet, or with people or music around him.
And last, I would ask what texture would he use on his pottery.
Hello Springfield High,
My name is Tim See. I know this isn't that same as really meeting me but I would like to get the chance to answer a few questions.
Emily Verica
I’m curious as to how long it takes a professional to create a pot to sell.
It is very hard to nail down an amount of time one single vessel takes. It is a combination of design time, throwing, trimming, decorating, assembly, clean up, drying, bisqueing, glazing, overglazing, gauge design (photoshop, printing, cutting, mounting, assembly) glass cutting, foiling, and final inspection. So a teapot may take me 2 hours or 8 i have never clocked it.
Cecelia Walsh
Do you like to put styles from other cultures in your work?
I like to understand the reasons we associate a decorative styles to a particular region or time period. Often a form or decorative motif are a response to a cultural or functional need. I enjoy mixing subject, style and form to create a piece that either looks great or says something.
Ok time to cook dinner, I will talk to you later.
Tim
Dear Tim See,
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond to our questions; we're delighted that you learned about our blog and responded to some of our questions.
I love your work and wanted to share it with my students; your forms are elegant, your surfaces complex and your craftsmanship is excellent.
Students get "introduced" to a number of artists over the course of the semester, but it is rare that they get to see the artist as someone truly accessible - who goes to work daily on his/her artwork and who has to also "cook dinner."
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for your beautiful pottery.
Chris Belton
Springfield High School Ceramics and Sculpture
Springfield, PA
christine.belton@ssdcougars.org
www.christinebelton.com
Ray Cessna
Prompt 1: I feel like Tim See's work is very different from everyone else's. He doesn't necessarily give it a retro look but he kind of fades everything to make it look a little older and faded. It gives it a very nice effect and is very visual and appealing for everyone's eyes to see. In my eyes I see his work differently then everyone else's
Prompt 4: If I had to ask Tim See 5 questions I would think long and hard before asking them. For one I would ask him how he even got into pottery. Another I would ask would be where do you come up with your ideas for your pottery. Next I would ask him how long each project would normally take for his pottery. Second to last question I would ask is how long does he work on them per day and if he takes breaks in between making these projects. Last question I would ask would probably be do these things just come to him or does he have inspiration.
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