In the Orient, for centuries artists have been searching for a high-temperature yellow glaze.
Low fire is easy.
But at higher temperatures, the ingredients in yellow glazes fire out. Otto's straightforward shapes are often painted with organic forms or oriental, calligraphic images, which comes from early appreciation and study of Japanese master potters. Applewood ash gives a muted, speckled surface. Whatever glazes are applied, the results are always honest, simple and elegant, attesting to his sincerity as a working craftsman and artist. Click here to see more glazes and shapes.