Window On Collecting Art & Antiques #4 - Theophilus Brouwer Art Pottery

Window On Collecting Art & Antiques #4 - Theophilus Brouwer. This is episode #4 in the video series by fine artist and collector, Paul J. Katrich.

Theophilus Brouwer's abilities were diverse in the extreme. He was a skilled carpenter and architect, as well as a sculptor of public monuments, living in the Long Island, NY, area. Brouwer also decided to create art pottery between 1893 and 1911, calling his studio, Middle Lane Pottery. He used some of the most unusual, complex and difficult processes possible. Brouwer developed a type of glazing which he called "Flame Painting." Remarkable iridescent flame-like effects appeared on the surfaces. A number of other complicated glazes and techniques were developed at his hands.

The video series, "Window On Collecting Art & Antiques" is written and presented by Paul J. Katrich. He has a lifelong passion for art and antiques, both as a collector and a fine artist. Paul Katrich started collecting antiques as a teenager, at the same time as becoming an accomplished painter. He then earned a degree in Art History and a Graduate Certificate in Archival Administration. For a few years Mr. Katrich owned a business restoring antiques, when he learned various techniques and inspirations of other artists, including methods to create ceramics. Finally in 1995 he decided to start a modern studio pottery, Katrich Studios, where he developed his own formulas and techniques for luster ceramics. Today Paul Katrich creates unique works that continue 1000's of years of ceramic traditions and progress. Luster Pottery by Paul J. Katrich can be seen in other videos. His pottery is available at The Showplace galleries in New York City, and at fine antiques & arts shows, listed at his website, www.Katrich.com.