Donald L. Smith, SM

Donald L. Smith, SMDon is a Marianist Brother, presently living at Mt. St. John, 4435 E. Patterson Road in Dayton, Ohio.

He is a potter, specializing in Raku, an oriental form of glazing and firing clay. It is a technique which uses a reduction method, resulting in crackled glazes with luster finishes.

Don has been practicing this art for almost 25 years. He spent most of his career in a variety of Marianist ministries, high schools, retreat centers, and the University of Dayton.

Don is now a full time professional artist. He has completed commissioned work throughout the U.S. and abroad and his work can be found in many private collections.

Now Showing - thru June 22nd
Pencils & Clay (brochure): Show by Don Smith, SM

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View of the Gallery


3 Doily Vase # 2

 


Doily Topped Bowl


Sycamore Leaves (pencil, photos and clay)

 


 

Tucson Purple Cactus


View from Venetian Balcony

 


Workshop Table


Workshop Table

 


Jesus on Cross

 
 

 

 

 

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