We have some very talented artisans here at Ricky Evans Gallery; potters, jewelers, silversmiths and coppersmiths. Please click on all the artisans below to see what there work is all about.
Brian Evans – Ceramist
Brian Evans – Ceramist Ricky Evans Gallery is proud to have represented the work of Brian Evans (no relation!) since 2013. He creates wonderful utilitarian and decorative pottery as well as unique ceramic sculptures. Born in Beaufort, SC, Brian was raised in Western PA and graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1993 with a BA in Studio Art. In 1995 he moved to Wilmington, NC and began honing his pottery skills under the tutelage of accomplished potter Hiroshi Sueyoshi. Since 2002 Brian has taught pottery classes for all levels...
read morePatricia Elliott – Jewelry Designer
Welcome to the newest artisan to be represented by the Ricky Evans Gallery—Jewelry designer Patricia Elliott. Recently relocated to Brunswick County from Oriental, NC, one of her favorite pastimes has always been beach walking. There she retrieves various artifacts from the sea—shark teeth, glass, driftwood, shells, and stones. With her collections growing, and needing an outlet for her creativity, she enrolled in classes to learn different techniques of jewelry making, designing and assembling. In 2010, Pat launched Patricia Elliott...
read moreMeet Potter Ardie Praetorius
Meet pottery artisan Ardie Praetorius. Ardie began pottery studies 45 years ago at UNC Greensboro, and then at Penland School of Crafts. She currently resides in N. Myrtle Beach, SC and works out of her home studio. Ardie is best known for her work on the wheel, but she hand builds pottery as well, producing a variety of functional and decorative items. She often carves her own pieces and continues to use her signature flower motif. Each of Arie’s clay pieces is handcrafted and unique, so no two are exactly the same. The use of fine...
read moreMeet Silversmith Barbara Bennett
Meet silversmith artisan Barbara Bennett. Barbara was born and lived on Long Island most of her life. Educated at Parsons School of Design in NY she worked in interior design for many years designing custom furnishings and corporate computer and trading rooms for the fortune 500. After moving to the Raliegh, NC area over twenty years ago she became a Food Service Consultant/Interior Designer and focused on restaurant and corporate cafeteria design. In 2009 she began studying silversmith skills at Pullen Arts Center in Raleigh. Upon retirement...
read moreCape Fear Copper
The fine work of copper-smith artisans Cape Fear Copper is available at Ricky Evans Gallery. The artisans, Kendal and “D”, are the creators of all this lovely copper work and we hope you come in to see the vast collection we have available. Most of their designs are the result of a collaborative effort between the two artisans. D’s mechanical engineering experience combined with Kendall’s love of the decorative arts blend well allowing them to execute any designs and custom requests they have encountered so far. ...
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