Rockwell Kent

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Rockwell Kent was born in Tarrytown, New York, eventually setting up a home and studio in the Adirondacks. He traveled to far northern and southern locations such as Newfoundland, Alaska, Greenland, Tierra del Fuego, and Ireland to explore and paint. He depicted shadows, whether it be in a New England landscape at night or the side of an iceberg with such vivid discernible colors. He inspired me to continue making work with a dark, steely finish, as I find his night paintings to be filled with color, hope, and serenity.

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Deborah Schwartzkopf

As a studio artist, she makes fabulous tableware that infuses life with purposeful beauty. Deb was inspired by the guidance of amazing mentors along the way. These important relationships fostered her desire to engage and build community through clay. Her adventurous spirit has taken her across the country and beyond to form a depth of experience, knowledge, and a supportive network.

In 2013 Deb established Rat City Studios in her hometown of Seattle, WA. RCS is her home and personal studio, as well as, a creative space for multiple studio members working independently. In 2022 she opened a sister studio, Rain City Clay in West Seattle. RCC is a community art center focusing on experiential learning through ceramics classes of all levels.

With over 15 years of experience, a Master’s of Fine Art at Penn State, artwork included in collections such as the Kamm Teapot Foundation, San Angelo Museum, and the WA State Arts Collection, numerous publications including Ceramic Monthly, Pottery Making Illustrated, and Studio Potter Magazine, she has been recognized and honored in her career as a maker.