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Watkins uses his experience of growing up in the rural south during the 1950s and 60s as a source of inspiration for his signature work. His mother and father were farmers. Watkins is the oldest of six children - three boys and three girls. He grew up in a time when large cast-iron pots were still
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Alternative Kiln & Firing Techniques), James C. Watkins, Paul Andrew Wandless; Published by Lark Books, a division of Sterling Publishing Company, 2005, 127 pages
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in the large black cast-iron pots. Watkins creates large double-walled ceramics forms that are inspired by the memory of helping his mother keep the fire burning hot around the cast-iron pots.
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Delineation Presentation Techniques and Projects 1st ed., James T. Davis, James C. Watkins; Published by Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 2000, 168 pages
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Delineation Presentation Techniques and Projects 2nd ed., James T. Davis, James C. Watkins; Published by Kendall Hunt Publishing Company, 2001, 168 pages
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Techniques, James C. Watkins, Paul Andrew Wandless; Published by Lark Books, a division of Sterling Publishing Company, 2004, 127 pages
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tiles. He is recognized for his textured surfaces, created by using alternative firing techniques. His porcelain substrate tiles are
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A Meditation of Fire The Art of James C. Watkins, by Kippra D. Hopper; Publish by Texas Tech
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Multi-fired porcelain substrate tile piece from the ("Reflections Series"), 12 in. high x 24 in. wide, photo by Denny Mingus.
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who has worked with clay for over 40 years. He is known for his large scale double-walled ceramic vessels and laser cut
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Reflections Made of
Memories, James C. Watkins; Distributed by Kendall/Hunt Publishing Company, 2019, 118 pages
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Monthly, (Cover), "Pots Made of Memories", Autobiographic Essay, James Watkins, June/July/August 1992.
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Journal of Ceramic Trends & Techniques, Tony Meriono, "Art out of Frugality" 1998.
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