ABOUT
Hello! Thank you for visiting my site.
I am Billy Ritter, and I have been an artist my entire life.
For the past fifteen years I have been creating pottery and ceramics here in Cleveland, Ohio.
Prior to that, I have been making paintings and drawings on paper since 1985.
EDUCATION
BFA, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA 2001
FXC, VŠVU Výročie, Bratislava, SK 2000
MFA, Kent State University, Kent, OH 2011
PROCESS
My editions of studio works are always changing, yet timeless and classic in their own way. This divergence lends itself to collectibility, keeps the work fresh and new, and assures that you have something truly unique. Aside from my small edition and one-off studio works, I hand craft private commissions, wedding registries, and larger editions as well. However, I do not do not wholesale. And I have no stockists or galleries (presently) that carry or represent my work. I am hopeful and open to finding that partnership one day.
Each piece that comes from my studio is made by my hands, here in Cleveland, almost always from start to finish. The wares are hand-built and altered, or “thrown” using a potters wheel. My glazes are mixed from tried and true recipes, and fired using the process of natural gas as well as wood fired reduction.
COMMUNITY
I encourage you to visit my studio, where I am always happy to give tours, answer questions, and sell my finished works in the studio showroom.
Message me on the contact page or call the studio to arrange your visit today.
In addition, I welcome you to discover the depth of my studio process and life as an artist on Instagram @billyritter77