DIANA B. EARLE - Clay Artist 

   I have been working with clay since 1976, and became a professional potter in 1984. I specialize in finely crafted functional thrown ware, hand built and sculptural Raku pieces, as well as Smoke-fired sculpture and vessels. My ongoing training in clay has been provided by St. Lawrence College and St. Lawrence Summer School of the Arts, the latter providing invaluable courses in advanced and specialized techniques. 

   I was on the Board of “ FUSION: The Ontario Association of Clay and Glass ”, for five years. Attendance at numerous conferences and workshops in Ontario and the northeastern United States has also furthered my artistic development. My personal style reflects my philosophical approach to clay: one in which time loses meaning and tranquility takes over. Consequently, my work emanates a comfortable, peaceful aura, combining harmoniously with careful attention to technique. 

    Currently, I have been exploring more sculptural forms and enjoying the evolution of my skills. For the moment, the tranquil nature of my work remains constant. The challenge for me lies not in the change of form so much as in a transfer of mood from one form to another. Raku and Smoke firing my work is particularly satisfying to me. The firing creates an energy that enhances my work. In a sense, my tranquility and the fire’s energy have become partners.