Figure A--The ceramic art of Eric Snyder looks like random splashes of color, but each drop is well-planned. Along with a careful mixture of glazes to create just the right tints and hues, Snyder has thought through every step in the process, beginning with a cardboard puzzle of each design.
Figure B--Each tile is individually cut and numbered, dried and fired in a kiln. Snyder then carefully puts the tiles back together and readies them for glazing with an air gun. Glaze is then added with syringes to set the color in the place. Overlapping colors can be incredibly tricky because they don't follow the rules of a basic color wheel.
Figure C--The heat of the kiln transforms color on clay. This is one of the few times Snyder loses control of his art. He always enjoys the surprise of the transformation that has occurred and looks to allow the clay to find its own direction in color. At the same time, he acts as a guide to steer the color in the direction he wants it to go. The result is pottery that looks more like a painting.
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