This the most uplifting story I've heard in months, folding laundry I began to watch and realised I'd been holding the same pair of socks for 30 min when it finished. Haha.
Thank you, thank you! As an in-debt artist who walked away to become a scientist with health insurance, this lovely film brought tears to my eyes. Thank you, Randy Johnson. By the way, my Dad wanted me to be a doctor too, but loved and supported my art. Someday I will meet you. I have admired your work for so many years. Back in the studio now, you and your friends are a daily inspiration to me. Stay well.
I too struggled to make a living as an artist for quite a few years but when things got really bad I got a job in a plant that makes Catylitic Converters for about 12 years. I guess I can thank Randy's dad for that. But in the mean time I still did art and now that I'm retired from the factory I've taken up pottery again. A happy ending and it just shows how much we are all connected in a creative way. This is a nice inspiring film. Well done.
This reminds me of how it feels when I.m working in my studio. I sometimes forget and life outside takes over and when I walk through my studio it feels distant and my creative life miles away, but when I spend as little as 30 mins working in it again, the studio and my life feel whole again. I love this film it captures that spirit and reminds me that all of us can create this for ourselves. Sometimes we need reminding. X
When you TRY to do other things but the calling for art remains and pulls. It's so refreshing to hear from a kindred soul that art is HARD to pursue in this reality. Thank you for sharing this video.
0:15 …I’m a former potter (did most of my work from the late ‘70’s off and on to the late ‘90’s). In the last 12 years I did archaeological illustration on a dig in Israel. The biggest amount of material coming from the site was pottery sherds, of course. The most exciting thing for me was occasionally finding the fingerprints of the potter who made the piece a few thousand years ago!!! 4:42 … I built my own kickwheel modeled after the English triangular frame treadle wheel… I loved that wheel… watching McKenzie throw gets me teary-eyed… I miss making pots…
I'm an artist and recently have been questioning my commitment to my art. After watching this amazing artist talk with such passion, I have not doubts that I have chosen the right path, just needed to ignite that fire inside to remember how much I love being an artist and that I must not give up. Thank you!!
.. simply put, one of the most beautiful videos I have ever seen! Thank you Goldmark for giving us a glimpse into Randy Johnson's world. He is an American treasure!! P. S.- I love all the Goldmark Gallery videos!
Very inspiring. I always enjoy the Goldmark films and this is one is wonderful. It’s a joy to hear an artist speak so genuinely about his life and work
Hello from Japan. Quite a marvelous video. And he describes the perfect "line", from Hamada to MacKenzie to Johnston. Thank you for providing us with this program.
This is such a heartwarming film. Thank you for making and presenting it. Randy captures what it's like to be driven to make art, as well as the challenges and rewards for choosing to be an artist and teacher. An inspiring human being as well as an awesome artist.
This was a beautiful film thank you for making and sharing this. Some just cannot do anything other than art. It burns in their souls and they are helpless to do anything else. ❤️
I really enjoy the Goldmark videos and feel so very grateful for being able to watch them. Tonight I've been revisiting three of these about great potters. I will watch them again later and still see new, inspiring things in them.
Four things I learned from the video: 1. He apprenticed under Shimaoka Tatsuzo in Japan, and also worked with Shoji Hamada. 2. He studied under Warren MacKenzie who is an American Legend. 3. He and his wife have an arrangement that they won't collaborate on each others works. 4. He says that history should be learned through countries and peoples art.
Beautiful Documentary And Video Production !!! POTTERY Are Outstanding AS WELL AS MASTER-POTTER ! Watching your channel from Fairfield Connecticut O6825 USA 🇺🇸 😎✌️💰💵🥂🍾🌋🇺🇸
My love for clay has exploded this year and started this year and I am going to strive to become a well known pottery and this comment is something I want to remember this year by and is a way of keeping myself on this amazing path. the year is 2020 and I just graduated hs and if I survive this craziness going on in the world this will be my future but it will be my own path with my own way and hopefully some will follow me on this yellow brick road because pottery and art is on of the pure things in this world and that can be hard to come by. while I was watching this video I was worried that I was to late to become a great but the thing that makes someone a legend is how unique they are and I was worried that there is nothing else to be done but there are always boundaries to be pushed and new ways of doing things, future me use your noggin because although right now you may not be using it the way you want it to be you will get there. do not follow every step but pay attention and make that mud your signature
The word primitive is not solely in reference to African art, it is about a period in time where humans were at the beginning of expressing themselves with art. There is art that is called ''primitive'' in every culture, made by white humans too. We often hear more of primitive African art perhaps because it has often been featured in museums troughout the world due to it's high quality, inventiveness and great beauty. Peace.
This the most uplifting story I've heard in months, folding laundry I began to watch and realised I'd been holding the same pair of socks for 30 min when it finished. Haha.
Keep holding those socks. You were born to do it.
Thank you, thank you! As an in-debt artist who walked away to become a scientist with health insurance, this lovely film brought tears to my eyes. Thank you, Randy Johnson. By the way, my Dad wanted me to be a doctor too, but loved and supported my art. Someday I will meet you. I have admired your work for so many years. Back in the studio now, you and your friends are a daily inspiration to me. Stay well.
Thank you for this film. I am 58 and it changed my life.
I too struggled to make a living as an artist for quite a few years but when things got really bad I got a job in a plant that makes Catylitic Converters for about 12 years.
I guess I can thank Randy's dad for that. But in the mean time I still did art and now that I'm retired from the factory I've taken up pottery again.
A happy ending and it just shows how much we are all connected in a creative way.
This is a nice inspiring film. Well done.
This reminds me of how it feels when I.m working in my studio. I sometimes forget and life outside takes over and when I walk through my studio it feels distant and my creative life miles away, but when I spend as little as 30 mins working in it again, the studio and my life feel whole again. I love this film it captures that spirit and reminds me that all of us can create this for ourselves. Sometimes we need reminding. X
Beautiful film, beautiful art, beautiful man.
Deeepak Chooopra
When you TRY to do other things but the calling for art remains and pulls. It's so refreshing to hear from a kindred soul that art is HARD to pursue in this reality. Thank you for sharing this video.
You're welcome
0:15 …I’m a former potter (did most of my work from the late ‘70’s off and on to the late ‘90’s). In the last 12 years I did archaeological illustration on a dig in Israel. The biggest amount of material coming from the site was pottery sherds, of course. The most exciting thing for me was occasionally finding the fingerprints of the potter who made the piece a few thousand years ago!!!
4:42 … I built my own kickwheel modeled after the English triangular frame treadle wheel… I loved that wheel… watching McKenzie throw gets me teary-eyed… I miss making pots…
I'm an artist and recently have been questioning my commitment to my art. After watching this amazing artist talk with such passion, I have not doubts that I have chosen the right path, just needed to ignite that fire inside to remember how much I love being an artist and that I must not give up. Thank you!!
That's great to hear. Keep it up!
Thank You, Randy, perfect. Clay has been my passion for almost 50 years. More to come.
.. simply put, one of the most beautiful videos I have ever seen! Thank you Goldmark for giving us a glimpse into Randy Johnson's world. He is an American treasure!!
P. S.- I love all the Goldmark Gallery videos!
What a beautiful spirit. How fortunate were his students who studied with such a master artist.
Randy seems to be brilliant at following his heart, his art. Fortunate are his teachers and his students.
Absolutely!
Life is Wonder or Despair. Artists point out Wonder. Thanks for sharing these wonderful artists!
Beautiful. Loved the fingerprints in the glaze!
A talented, unassuming, genuine man. Thank you for this video. Good for the soul.
So wonderful and fun listening to his story telling. Full of humanity ... Love his pots 😍
We do too!
Beautiful, beautiful....the pottery, the potter and the whole story around it! Thank you!☺
Very inspiring. I always enjoy the Goldmark films and this is one is wonderful. It’s a joy to hear an artist speak so genuinely about his life and work
Thank you, Goldmark. Great to see you recognize one of our American partners in clay.
Hello from Japan. Quite a marvelous video. And he describes the perfect "line", from Hamada to MacKenzie to Johnston. Thank you for providing us with this program.
This is such a heartwarming film. Thank you for making and presenting it. Randy captures what it's like to be driven to make art, as well as the challenges and rewards for choosing to be an artist and teacher. An inspiring human being as well as an awesome artist.
This was a beautiful film thank you for making and sharing this. Some just cannot do anything other than art. It burns in their souls and they are helpless to do anything else. ❤️
Thank you very much. We couldn't agree more!
What an absolutely riveting, unexpectedly deep and emotional story and man. My first love, clay, long abandoned, wants to return. Thank you!
Thanks for your kind words
thank you goldmark, absolutely breathtaking
Very inspiring Mr. Johnston, have been a closet creative type for most of my life and your story really sent a spear through my fears. Thank you.
What a wonderful story with a deep love for the artistry of pottery. Thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome!
The wisdom of apprenticeship practices.
I really enjoy the Goldmark videos and feel so very grateful for being able to watch them. Tonight I've been revisiting three of these about great potters. I will watch them again later and still see new, inspiring things in them.
Great to hear! Thanks.
As a ceramic lover I have enjoyed so much this story. Makes me stronger in this art path. Grazie
Glad you enjoyed it
Es hermoso! Todo, las experiencias, el amor que se tiene a un oficio tan antiguo.
I do not know how to describe what a nice story, I felt this in my heart.
Thanks for that. What a warm wonderful guy.
Thanks for your art. And thanks for what you've given to the field!
So nice of you
What a lovely video about your evolution as an artist. Thank you for passing the torch as the artists before you did.
Love his studio
Four things I learned from the video:
1. He apprenticed under Shimaoka Tatsuzo in Japan, and also worked with Shoji Hamada.
2. He studied under Warren MacKenzie who is an American Legend.
3. He and his wife have an arrangement that they won't collaborate on each others works.
4. He says that history should be learned through countries and peoples art.
Such brilliant work and a kind humble man.
i love your yourney . it is beautiful i was completely emotional all way through ,still am , wonderfull. thank you .
What a lovely personality, how nicely you speak.
We agree!
Very well done documentary!
Many thanks. Glad you liked it!
This was so inspiring. Love the video.
what an inspiring film! just sublime. thank you for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it!
His slabs look insanely thick. How do his pieces not weigh a ton?
What a fabulous film. Brilliant.
Thank you!
Thank you he is a beautiful person.
Beautiful Documentary And Video Production !!!
POTTERY Are Outstanding AS WELL AS MASTER-POTTER !
Watching your channel from Fairfield Connecticut O6825 USA 🇺🇸
😎✌️💰💵🥂🍾🌋🇺🇸
beautiful. touching. inspiring
Thank you
Thank you, I admire yours art :)
Thank you too!
Thank you...love it
So glad!
Thank you for uploading. Its immensely motivating.
Wonderful film. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it
Such a joy to watch, inspiring!
Thanks!
Superb. What a wonderful film about an amazing person.
Uma história inspiradora. Grata por ouvi la.
What a life! Thank you :)
Очень душевный, красивый и интересный фильм о художнике.
lovely place, thanks for posting
Lovely lovely film...gratitude! 🧡
A Dream…All Of It…A Beautiful Dream. ❤️
Thanks a lot!
Wonderful video and inspiring artist 🧡
Great artist and gentle human being
We agree!
An especially good place to come for worthwhile videos. Thank you ~ Jennie ~
Happy weekend and thank you *
Lovely video.
Thank you very much!
Very Beautiful film, thank you !
I love it
So heartwarming
We agree!
I enjoyed this so much I am on my second time through.... ! ( ps.. It won't be my last.. ) ; )
That three chamber pot that hangs on the wall, what is that for???
It just is
Or rather, what 'can' it be for? ; )
Beautiful.
So beautiful
That smile at the end !!!
What a beautiful life!
Inspirational
Hownice !
do i have any chance of becoming your student?
God dwells in the imaginations of masters, in any craft.
Inspiring
Thank you
Ah the 20th Century, when a young person could just make a living being a random potter or artist and end up living in a house that nice.
Heady days!
thank you
Amazing 👍🏻👍🏻
Superb
beautiful
Very nice and beautiful
My love for clay has exploded this year and started this year and I am going to strive to become a well known pottery and this comment is something I want to remember this year by and is a way of keeping myself on this amazing path. the year is 2020 and I just graduated hs and if I survive this craziness going on in the world this will be my future but it will be my own path with my own way and hopefully some will follow me on this yellow brick road because pottery and art is on of the pure things in this world and that can be hard to come by. while I was watching this video I was worried that I was to late to become a great but the thing that makes someone a legend is how unique they are and I was worried that there is nothing else to be done but there are always boundaries to be pushed and new ways of doing things, future me use your noggin because although right now you may not be using it the way you want it to be you will get there. do not follow every step but pay attention and make that mud your signature
That losing a tool thing seems to happen to all of us....one second it’s there and the next it’s nowhere to be found😝
Very Tender❤
Thanks
Yup, when you have to, you have to, to be happy.
Never be afraid of the fingerprint.
An archaeologist...
How Sweet
Very inspiring.
I was expecting him to throw the clay 102MPH and hit a bird mid-flight
His dad invented the catalytic converter!!
super art
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Wabi-sabi.
yes...ok...please stop calling it primitive art....it's highly sophisticated work....the work of Africans....
The word primitive is not solely in reference to African art, it is about a period in time where humans were at the beginning of expressing themselves with art. There is art that is called ''primitive'' in every culture, made by white humans too. We often hear more of primitive African art perhaps because it has often been featured in museums troughout the world due to it's high quality, inventiveness and great beauty. Peace.