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Dr. <\/em>Arthur Tobias<\/strong> giving a demonstration at Mountain Pottery this past weekend. \u00a0 \u00a0 Photo by Jenny Kirchner<\/em> <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Arthur Tobias has been in the art world since 1968 when he took an introductory clay class his freshman year of college. From that point on, he never turned back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\tWhen asked what it was about ceramics that caught his interest Tobias said, \u201cThe ability to realize you could create anything you can imagine and you can shape it with your hands.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\tThey say patience is a virtue and that is especially true when it comes to artistic expression. Tobias explained the importance of learning patience while working with clay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\t\u201cThrowing clay can be frustrating, so you bring the calmness and apply it to what you\u2019re doing,\u201d explained Tobias. \u201cWe are all different from the inside out, and that to me, is where all your craft and artistic skills come from.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\tTobias takes a limitless stance with his ceramics by creating his own tools, clays, and glazes, so his art is not limited by others\u2019 materials or designs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\tIt\u2019s a unique trait that has allowed Tobias to have a successful art career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\t\u201cMy expression was always limited by someone else\u2019s programming,\u201d said Tobias. \u201cMy first kiln I built, my first wheel I built and my first shop I built were all from an old shed and barn that was in my family for a century.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\tTobias has shared his skills with many over the years, teaching students how to discover their own artistic path and encouraging people to keep practicing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\t\u201cI don\u2019t believe in limits,\u201d said Tobias. \u201cYou just have to dive into it. You have to stick with it. If you don\u2019t practice often, you\u2019ll never get to something that\u2019s satisfactory.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\tTobias was a traveling artist for the Arkansas Art Center in the 1970s. He traveled all over the state giving workshops at schools, prisons and retirement homes. Tobias would teach silk screening, drawing, painting and ceramics. He also taught students of all ages in the classroom setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\tHe received his associate\u2019s in computer technology from Los Angeles City College and went on to get his bachelor\u2019s in art. Tobias then earned a doctorate in education from the University of California, Los Angeles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\tTobias continues to give demonstrations as the resident master potter at Mountain Pottery, sharing his gifts and skills since he became a full-time resident three years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\t\u201cI feel very fortunate that I\u2019ve retired to this community,\u201d said Tobias. \u201cI didn\u2019t start out to be a teacher, but I realized I\u2019ve been formed by my years of teaching. I\u2019m very happy that people want to hear what I have to say with 50 years of experience working with clay.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\tTobias has spent his career teaching others how to create and grow their artistic abilities, while continuing to fine-tune his own. You can catch his pottery demonstrations from 10 to 11 a.m. almost every Saturday at Mountain Pottery, 54716 N. Circle Dr. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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