Milo's Pottery

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Man Of Clay

Everytime...I work with Clay
a warm feeling of oneness with the earth
gently washes over my soul.
Because...I know that this wounderful skill
that I have is a gracious gift from God.
And...there is no more wounderful feeling
on this earth...
Than to be able...to create...what you dream.

Milo Von Strom

Milo Making Pots

I am just smoothing out the bottom of one of my pots.

Laura's Creations

They are every where.

milo_strom@hotmail.com

E-mail me... if you have any questions.

Which piece of pottery do you like best ?

Computer Guy

I spend quite a bit of time on my computer.

Raptor In Waiting

This is another one of my lithographs that I did in undergraduate school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin around 1976.

Spin And Create

She gave me her heart
and I placed it gently
on my potters wheel,
spinning and shaping it
as I desired.
I glazed her innocent eyes
with a lover's passion,
as I sealed our love
with a smoldering kiss.
She was a shiny new possession
unique in her design,
but then there was another...
waiting for me, to spin and shape;
so I set her aside...
like all the others...before
who learned to late,
that a potters...only true love
is to spin and create.

Milo Von Strom

Praying Mantis

I just think these insects are rather intense individuals...to say the least.

Green Celadon Bowl

Looks good doesn't it ?

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Ignorance

Ignorance follows a fool like a tail follows a donkey...by Milo Von Strom

Posted by Milo Von Strom's World of Pottery at 12:24 PM

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Milo Von Strom... Who ?

" Minnesota's Finest "

Potter/Biker

I have always enjoyed riding motorcyles.

Potter/Biker/Trucker

About Me

Milo Von Strom's World of Pottery: Virginia, Minnesota, United States; I have been a professional potter for over 30 years and from time to time, I have taught art in public schools ( K-12 )around the area. I ,also, taught Beginning Ceramics at our local community college. I am now retired and enjoy posting my new creations in clay and other art work that I do. My wife is ,also,very talented in sculpting clay. Her creations will be posted along with mine...please enjoy !

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The Metaphysician

A friend of mine from college in Eau Claire , Wisconsin drew this picture. His name was Jim...Token... Robinson. He was a natural artist in just about every area of the arts. He was killed about 10 years ago in a head on crash with a Tractor trailer rig..Semi. I miss him very much.

Sira the Siren

I did this as a line drawing in undergrade school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. It is a surreal drawing and it was fun to do. I just wanted to show off my creative side.

Single Bear

Running Bear

MoonRock Climbers

Bear Candle Holder

This can be quite romantic. It is very rustic.

Hugging Bears

Bear Chalis

Now isn't this visually pleasing ?

Buddy Bears

Lobo...A Friend of Soft-Step

The beginning of my Predator Print Series 2008.

The Rise Of Soft-Step

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008.

Spirit Of Soft-Step

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008.

Soft-Step The Wolf Of Song

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008.

Freedom For All

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008

Manidoo

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008

Guardian Of His Domain

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008.

Manidoo...The Call

Part of my Pedator Print Series 2008.

The Invasion Has Begun

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008.

Calling The Spirits

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008.

White Feather...The Guardian

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008.

Migration Of The Predators

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008.

Commanders

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008.

The Golden One

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008.

The King

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008.

The Kings Domain

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008.

Nodin...Ruler of The Heavens

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008.

Supreme Predators

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008.

The Sentinel

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008

Falcon In The Mist

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008.

Shape Shifter

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008.

Predator Of The Galaxies

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008.

In Homage To The King

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008.

The Predators Wait

Part of my Predator Print Series 2008.

Milo Over The Years

The ageing process...a seasoned potter.

Vietnam Memorial Celebration in St. Paul, Minnesota 1990.

My sister and I went to read our poetry. It was a moving experience that I will never forget as long as I live.

Just Another Day !

Getting ready to deliver ammo to the troops at their Fire Bases in Viet Nam.

Being a teenager wasn't that enjoyable...if you know what I mean.

At least I got to travel.

Just Hanging Out

I am at a ware house in L.A Califoria delivering paper.

Minnesota's Finest

We love what we do and give 110 %.

Show Poster

We have been sponsored to show our pottery at a local casino called Fortune Bay near Tower, Minnesota.

Show Poster

This is the 2nd poster for our pottery show at Fortune Bay Casino near Tower, Minnesota.

Show Poster

This is the poster at the front desk of the hotel at Fortune Bay Casino. I hope the show does well, so far in the past it has been excellant.

Show Poster

This is our third poster for Fortune Bay Casino near Tower, Minnesota.

Art Show

My wife and I at Thunderbird Mall Art Show in Virginia, Minnesota 2007.

At An Art Show

I was at an art show in the park near U.W. Eau Claire Wisconsin in 1976 while I was finishing up my B.F.A. in Drawings and Prints.

Digging Clay

I dug 3 tons of some fine stoneware clay near Fortune Bay near Tower, Minnesota.

Internation Wood Firing Confernce and Workshop 2007

I experienced quite a few different firing processes and met some very fine artists...I made friends with a couple of the visiting Chinese students. It was an interesting summer for everyone.

Nathan Bray

Entertaining himself with a porcelain piece he just made for fun.

Nathan Bray

This is a young potter that has done his homework. He is a potter to keep track of and a down right nice guy. I can't say enough good things about this man...what a worker and his work is very appealing to the eye.

Firing Salt Kiln Lake Superior College 2007.

It was a enjoyable time and I learned a few more methods of firing, that I usually don't do on a regular basis. The class was very informative and the other students were great potters to hang around with.

Fire...when it is hot...it is HOT.

I just like to watch the fire...this is a fire chamber where we keep adding wood at certain intervals to help the temperature climb.

Keeping Dry

Nathan Bray and Casey Anderson keeping dry during a rain shower at Lake Superior College in Duluth, Minnesota.

Cones Bending Over

I quess it's over...the kiln has finished firing and now it has to cool down.

Stoker

These face masks are a great idea.

Ashes To Ashes

I can't be;ieve I stepped in these hot ashes with my sneakers on and didn't get fried to badly. I swore I would be much more careful in the future...OUCH!

The Stoker

Having a try at stoking the kiln...I realized that I could use more practice doing this job.

The Good Stoker

Nathan was much better at stoking the fire than I was.

Another Kiln Opening

I just love the look of wood fired and salt fired pieces. I have to do this more often, because I came away with quite a few pieces that I won't part with and I part with quite a few pieces.

Kiln Opening

It is always exciting when the kiln is opened.

Happy Potters

Everyone seems happy with the results of the last kiln firing.

Potter Casey Anderson

Holding a warm piece of pottery from the newly opened fired kiln.

Relaxing

Relaxing after a nice lunch with the students from Chinia.

International Wood Firing Conference 2007 at Lake Superior College in Duluth Minnesota.

All the gang is here.

The International Wood Firing Conference Of 2007 Is Over

What a memorial experience.

Dorian Beaulieu..

Ceramic Instructor at Lake Superior College in Duluth, Minnesota.

Dorian Beaulieu

Working on an interesting bottle form.

Dorian Beaulieu

Dorian instructing a visiting student, Maggie, in how to make a large bottle. He is a great instructor and I enjoyed my time spent at Lake Superior College at Duluth Minnesota in 2007.

Maggie The Bottle Maker

maggie working on the neck of her first bottle.

Success

A person happy with their finished piece...Thanks Dorian !

Professional Potter Bob Husby

Bob gave an excellant demonstration. He made everything look so easy. I , also , loved his large covered pieces. An excellant potter !

Making Clay

I just finished making a batch of white stoneware clay...about a few hundred pounds.

Pugging Clay

I am pugging and de-airing the clay I just made.

Pugging Clay

I am just adding clay to the pugger a little at a time.

The Carver

I am just working on my pot...I usually can't concentrate for more than a few minutes unless I am carving.

Professor Lupinchang

The Master at work.

Glazing

I am just finishing up on my glazing.

Professor Lu Pinchang

He is professor and dean of the scupture faculty...Secretary general of the ceramic art commission, China Artists Association...Deputy secretary general of China Sculpture Society...Deputy editor-in-chief of Chinese Ceramicists magazine...Winner of special government allowance and Member of International Academy of Ceramics, UNESCO

Professor Lupinchang

Laura presenting Lupinchang with one of her Green Celadon Coy hand sculpted fish.

Lu Pinchang

Working on scuptural piece for the Wood Firing Conference 2007. It is a demo and it was interesting to view.

Celadon Fish

Laura does many different styles of sculptured fish. They are all interesting to view. This piece sells for $ 475.00. " Sold "

Coy Coming for A Peek.

The minute that I laid my eyes on these Coy fish I fell in love with them. They just seem so tuned in.

Professor Lupinchang

Just checking out the sights.

Pugging Clay

I am still at it.

Bear Sanctuary II

This piece is made 1 ball at a time and the upper part of the vessel has over 30 bear figures that complete the form. It is fired to cone 6 in my electric kiln and sells for $ 1,200.00.

Lava Vessel

I really like this effect with Spotted Black glaze and a touch of red. It was fired at cone 10 and looks like it cooled down to fast in the area of the kiln where it was placed, but it works for me. This piece sells for $ 375.00.

Celadon Dragonfly Plate

This is an elegant looking plate for serving fancy snacks. It makes eating a joy. This piece sells for $ 75.00. " Sold ".

Together

My wife and I made this porcelain piece and glazed it with Blue Rutile at cone 10. This piece sells for $ 250.00.

Carved Stoneware Vessel

I made this piece out of stonewar clay and glazed it with a Temmoko at cone 10. This piece sells for $ 275.00.

Bear Marathon

It has movement. Laura used Spanish Iron Oxide on the exterior of the piece and wiped off the excess. It was fired to cone 6 in an electric kiln. It sells for $ 1200.00.

Carved Light Blue Celadon Vase

This is a light blue Cleadon with Iron Oxide rubbed into parts of the design. The intricate detail around the top of the piece adds a nice touch to this small but elegant creation. It was fired to cone 10 in a gas kiln. It sells for $ 275.00.

Abstract Vase

I just like how all the colors blended together. This piece was fired to cone 10 in a gas kiln. This piece sells for $ 85.00.

Carved Stoneware Bowl

I carved this bowl and glazed it with Blue Rutile and fired it at cone 10. This one sells for $ 575.00.

Carved Covered piece w/Lid

I made this piece out of stoneware clay with porcelain slip brushed over the area where I carved out my design. It was glazed with blue rutile and fired to cone 10. This piece sells for $975.00.

Li Ming President of Guangzho Academy of Fine Arts in China

I gave a Celadon coverered piece, w/deer on the lid , of pottery to President Li Ming and one to his interpreter this summer. The man in the grey shirt is Dorian Beaulien the Ceramic Instructor and friend. He ,also, presented Li Ming with a piece of his pottery . The others are adminstrators of the college.

Carved Stoneware Bottle

I made this bottle out of stoneware clay and glazed it with Woo's Blue at cone 10. This piece sells for $ 85.00.

Porcelain Carved Bowl

It is one of my mystery glazes that I didn't write down fired at cone 10. This piece sells for $ 225.00.

Carved Porcelain Piece w/Lid

I carved this porcelain piece and glazed it with New Temmoko at cone 10. This piece sells for $ 625.00.

The Sun Bather

This is my 1st sculpture ever of a turtle. I haven't done sculpture since I left college at U.W. Eau Claire, Wisconsin in 1979. This piece sells for $ 675.00.

Green Celadon Dragonfly Bowl

My wife and I colaborated on this piece. This one sells for $ 125.00. " Sold "

Quintessence

Another of my favorite pieces...it was given as a gift to Sun Yun a visiting student from China this summer. This one sells for $ 875.00. " Not available ".

Huang Qiang-hua's Family

His wife and daughter

Huang Qiang-hua's Work Studio

He is working with students in his studio in Foshan, China.

Huang Qiang-hua

Huang Quiang-hua loved the dragon sculpture that Laura gave him.

Huang Qiang-hua

He is outside his studio in Foshan, China.

Green Celadon Dragon On Pedistal

Laura gave this piece to Huang Qiang-hua 2007. This one sells for $ 900.00. It was given as a gift. "Not available ".

Huang Qiang-hua

Giving us a gift out of friendship.

" The Female General Yang "

Take about detail...Huang Qiang-hua , artist from China ,does it...he is talented and a great person at the same time.

The piece that got away

This is one of my Wood Fired pieces that I presented to a Chinese artist that I liked allot. This piece sells for $ 1,500. It was given as a gift. "Not available "

A Potter's Delight

When the pieces started coming out of the kiln I was getting very excited...almost everyone had some excellant work...My wife seen these pots sitting there and had to take a picture. I think that I will blow it up and hang it on the wall. It makes me feel relaxed.

The Gang Is All Aboard

I had a dream about a mother bear running with a bunch of cubs on her back and one hanging on for dear life and my wife made it for me. This one sells for $ 125.00. "Sold"

A Mother's Touch

This piece touches one's heart...it sells for $ 2,000.00 ..

Laura creating her cat piece.

She just learned to throw on the wheel this summer at the Internal Wood Firing Conference and her work just took on a whole different look, but a good look...

Laura creating a Sea Dragon .

Laura created this Sea Dragon out of 1 piece of stoneware clay and stained it with Iron Oxide.

Sea Dragon Bottle

This is her 3rd combination attempt after she learned to throw on the wheel this summer...it is amazing...again 1 clay ball at a time...this is what I mean by 110 % all the time...This piece sells for $ 2,500.00.

Sea Dragon

I asked my wife, Laura J. Thelen, if she could make dragons and this is what she came up with...Surprize...surprize...and remember she made this piece 1 ball at a time...This piece sells for $ 1,500.00.

Carved Stoneware Bowl w/Temmoko Glaze

This is my first piece that was accepted in the " Tweed Museum of Art " in Duluth, Minnesota . I used Spanish Iron Oxide on the outside exterior where the carving is and then wiped the whole piece down.

King Of The Hill

If you like energy and movement in a piece of art this one has it all. This piece sells for $ 1,200.00.

Bear Mugs.

We have done rather well selling just these mugs. This one sells for $ 35.00 each + 7.40 for shipping and handling. This type you can order single or in a set of six + shipping and handling cost which will vary as to the number of cups you order. If you have any questions e-mail me .

Spring

It is one gorgeous piece of fine art pottery. This is the piece I call " Spring " . I feel it is a creative clay statement that truly represents Northern Minnesota. This one sells for $ 15,000.

Carved Stoneware Vase

This is diffinately one of my favorite pieces and I used a Woo's Blue Glaze on it this summer during an International Wood Firing Conference at Superior Lake College in Duluth, Minnesota. This one sells for $ 2,500.00.

Carved Porcelain Bottle

Every shape a new design...I just love carving on all my work. This one sells for $ 775.00.

Stoneware w/Porcelain Birds

This is one of our first salt fired piece that we have done and we really enjoyed the process. This piece sells for $ 600.00.

The Music Makers

Just a little note...This piece was put together 1 ball at a time rolled hand. This piece sells for $ 1,200.00.

Temple Of The Bears

I love this piece that is done by my wife. She used stoneware clay and Iron Oxide. This piece sells for$ 450.00.

Above The Wind

This piece leaves you with a pleasant feeling. This pieces sells for $ 450.00. " Sold "

Carved Stoneware Bowl

I used a little Spanish Iron Oxide on the outside and then wiped off the access stain. This piece sells for $ 500.00.

Carved Stoneware Vessel w/Temmoko Glaze

A little South...UpNorth. This piece sells for $ 65.00..

Carved Celadon Tea Cup

" Enjoy ". This tea cup sells for $ 75.00.

Sea Turtle

Check it out ! This one sells for $ 550.00. One of a kind like all of Laura's creations.

Milo's Friend

Milo giving a ride to Wenson at Lake Superior College 2008.

Tranquility

I think this image works very well.

Widow Maker

I did a painting of this in the 70's and I reworked it on my photoshop. I liked how it turned out.

Sira

This is one of my line drawings that caught everyones eye...a little surreal for some.

Pit Fire Day

We are just keeping the fire going with allot of small twigs.

Webber Grill Pit Fire

We fired our pieces in a webber grill and the pieces turned out fine.

Pit Fired Piece w/ Horsehair

I loved the horsehair effect on this bowl. This piece sells for $ 65.00. " Sold ".

Innocents

This is a picture of my son at 2 years old.

Tricky Dick

Colored metal etching ...experimentation with lines in beginning Intaglio metal etching 1970's .

Doddle 1

Just practicing different cartoon faces.

Dottle 2

Just cartoon faces.

Dottle 3

Just character faces.

Dottle 4

Cartoon face expressions.

Alien

This is what I do all day long...little line doddles.

Metal Etching 1970's

I was just exploring line and spacial effects...this made it more enjoyable.

Two Moons

This is a Surreal painting that I did in 1976 as a beginning painter...It was a learning experience.

Behind The Wall Of Silence

I worked on this lithograph print for 6 weeks so that the raptors eyes would follow you around where ever you were in the room.

UFO over Silver Lake in Virginia, Minnesota .

Believe it or not.

A Guitar Designed By Milo

I painted this guitar in the early seventies for a band that I can't remember...in Blackriver Falls, Wisonsin.

Fueling

I criss crossed the United States for free and actually got paid for it.