1875 County Road 3, Two Harbors, MN, 55616
Chris Dalbec, Host Artist
Christian Dalbec is a Lake Superior Photographer known for being ‘In and around the lake’. Leaving behind a life of alcoholism, Christian found photography to be a healthier obsession. Soon he found himself adventuring underwater leading him down the new and exciting path of water and wave photography. You can usually find Christian photographing some of the area’s most beautiful sights from in or under the water. (Even on the coldest days of winter!)
Follow along on the journey by checking out Christian Dalbec Photography and Christian Dalbec Photo Gallery on Facebook and Instagram or visiting online at inaroundaroundthelake.com and christiandalbec.com
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Ray Shelerud, Guest Artist
My first contact with clay was an intro to art class in college. It was there that I developed a lifelong love of clay and pottery. Though circumstances took me away from ceramics for 33 years, I never lost the passion for creating art with clay.
Since my reintroduction to pottery nine years ago, I have tried and used many techniques, materials and processes. My newer work is divided equally between wheel thrown and hand-built forms. The clay varies from low fire earthenware to stoneware and porcelain. The range of glazes goes from Raku to high fire oxidation and reduction. Because all of these materials and processes still excite and inspire me,I have not chosen a single area of concentration. That is why my work is so varied.
Whatever types of clay or glazes I use, I try to make pieces that are functional but yet attractive enough to be displayed and not hidden in a cupboard.
As a developing potter, I was inspired by Scandinavian and Asian pottery. That inspiration continues in my present work, although I have been influenced by a few American potters and their use of colorful glazes, as well.
My goal as I progress as a potter is to increase my knowledge of glaze composition and the techniques used to fire them correctly. I am currently testing colored slips and overglazes trying to incorporate them onto my forms.
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Chris Dillon, Guest Artist
What a great opportunity to again share a weekend with such great creators in the 2025 Lake Superior 20/20 Studio and Art Tour! I love the north woods, lakes, flora and fauna, and love to paint them, bringing the outdoors inside. I drew all the time as a kid and beyond, but pursued a degree in the natural sciences. Yet I continued art on the side, garnering commissions, as well as solo and group shows. I’m a long-time member of the Lake Superior Watercolor Society, and a signature member of the National Watercolor Society and the Red River Watercolor Society.
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