The initials, JJL, are used as a stamp on the work of Jim LeVander

Jim LeVander
Pottery and Ceramic Art

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My History of Sales, Shows and Participation

2008:

~ "Sixth Annual Erotic Exhibit:
The Human Form Divine"
Sensual and Erotic Art juried show at the San Buenaventura Artists' Union Gallery

2007:

~ SCIART Holiday Event
~ VCPG Annual Sale at Bell Art Factory, Ventura, CA
~ Studio Channel Islands Art Center, Camarillo, CA - Member Show - Juried entry.
~ Ventura Art Walk - November 3rd at Landscape Design
~ Ventura Art Walk - August 18th - VCPG
~ Professional Artists Exhibit - Juried show at Ventura County Fair - 2nd Place Award
~ Ventura County Potters's Guild (VCPG) Annual Sale at the Ojai Music Festival
~ VCPG 50th Anniversary Juried Show held at SCIART
~ Treasurer and Webmaster of Ventura County Potters' Guild - VCPG
~ Webmaster of SCIART

2006:

~ SCIART, Camarillo, CA - Member Show - Juried entry - 3rd Place Award.
~ VCPG Bell Arts Factory show and sale.
~ Professional Artists Exhibit - Juried show at Ventura County Fair
~ Ventura Art Walk at Landscape Design
~ VCPG annual sale at Ojai Music Festival
~ Treasurer of Ventura County Potters' Guild
~ Began the exploration of high-fired porcelain. What a rewarding trip it's been.

2005:

~ Professional Artists Exhibit - Juried show at Ventura County Fair
~ Treasurer of Ventura County Potters Guild

1999 - 2004:

~ Hiatus while on other projects...but remained Treasurer of the Ventura County Potters' Guild

1999:

~ Became Treasurer of the Ventura County Potters' Guild (VCPG)

1998:

~ Professional Artists Exhibit - Juried show at Ventura County Fair
~ VCPG annual sale at Ojai Music Festival

1997:

~ Became a "juried" member of the Guild, which means I can participate in the Guild's sales, shows and other events where pottery is involved.
~ VCPG annual sale at Ojai Music Festival

1996:

Joined the Ventura County Potters' Guild

1995:

~ I was introduced to clay, all stoneware at that time, and began my exploration of clay and differnt firing techniques. Gail Weiss Kearney showed me how to wedge, center and basically throw the clay. From there, I am essentially self-taught with the exception of periodically attending workshops given by world-renowned potters and ceramicists.

Decorative blue vases with filleting and sprigs

 

 

How ceramics can mimic metal

 

 

Tobikanna (jumping iron) bowl

 

 

What glass can do to pottery

 

 

Tobikanna teapot with natural wood handle

 

 

Conseptual vessel for storing whatever it will hold

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How the eye gets drawn into the added glass in the center

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