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Barbara Willis was born in Bakersfield, California on June 29, 1917. He began his career studying with Laura Potter Anderson and trained with the teacher, Glen Lukens at UCLA in the 1930's. In 1942, Barbara opened the pottery first. With the shortage of domestic products due to the Second World War Barbara then went on to study ceramics. Barbara vitrification unique technique of color, vibrant and imitation wood designs were applied by large chain stores like Lord & Taylor Neiman Marcus, New York, Gump, and Macy's to name a few …. including the White House. The popularity of his work lasted until the mid 1950's, when interest in the art of ceramics was reduced due to increased imports after the war. Barbara Ceramics closed and moved to its next adventure.

In 1994, Barbara Willis found a piece of pottery in a market era. During a conversation with the seller, now in their phone number. A few weeks later, an avid collector of vintage to explain who is a legend of Ceramics California Art! Barbara was encouraged to start a new line of ceramic, this Barbara Willis, Pottery field reborn! Barbara uses a different approach making their contemporary line. She shakes hands with each part using one of three types of clay. Barbara vitrification process uses a single fire. Each piece is certainly one of a kind!

What a nice woman! I had the opportunity to meet Barbara Willis in person, in Los Angeles Pottery Show, Jan. 29 2005. While waiting to meet and talk to her, I took my book "Barbara Willis – Classic California Modernism by Jack Chipman," and asked if she had a good sign for me. Signed "For Alice, best wishes – Barbara Willis – 29.01.2004." Later I realized I had accidentally left in 2004 instead 2005. Like most of us, write the date of the previous year, until they are used for the new year. Since then, he did not mind the wrong date. I was very happy that I was talking to her and express my admiration for your work directly in person.

Barbara Willis spoke with enthusiasm for many reasons. First, I love pottery – not only the work of the harvest, but also the contemporary work. Here is a woman of 80, who now has his "creativity" moving work to the right of his home in Malibu Beach to make themselves known again to the world of ceramics after an absence of thirty-seven years of clay. I like many others, I am very grateful for their work and share the joy of his return and it is quickly being recognized as an important American potter!

You'll find pieces of his work, ancient and contemporary gallery AccessoryHut.com well as some ceramic items handmade gifts such as necklaces, paperweights and ring holders. I am also proud to announce that Barbara Willis is the "Featured Artist" for the opening of the gallery.

If you want to know more about the life and work of Barbara Willis, the book mentioned is a great read! The author, Jack Chipman, had the opportunity of his interview for his book and process became good friends and he is now a student of it. A lucky man!

Alice Krueser is the owner of http://www.AccessoryHut.com, an online art gallery that promotes the arts and its “Directory of Artists” to the design industry as well as the general public. The gallery’s slogan: “Home Decor with Yesterday’s & Today’s Artists in Mind”

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