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It was at one of these shows where Olsen met some collectors who were part of a community of antique art lovers.  Olsen was quickly pulled into this world, and his works during this period reflect that interest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThough Olsen is a modern artist, his work shares similarities with pieces from the Arts and Crafts boom in the early years of art pottery. Olsen employs simple, full-bodied glazes, and often incises nature-themed designs into his work. Pieces will either be finished at this stage or be further glazed and styled until they bear multiple layers and hues of glaze. Olsen marks his works with a year and an engraved “EO” for Eric Olson. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOlsen is also an accomplished teacher and instructs as well as he learns. His enthusiasm in the classroom is unmatched, and he loves when students have that “Aha!” moment when certain skills and techniques begin to stick. Olsen has taught in multiple states and countries but now teaches courses at the Armory Art Center in Florida.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca id=\"myBtn\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"common-ground-eric-olson-studio-art-pottery-lilypad-koi-fish-vase-481","title":"Common Ground Eric Olson Studio Art Pottery Lilypad Koi Fish Vase 481","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Ground Eric Olson Studio Art Pottery Lilypad Koi Fish Vase 481 \r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis nicely sized studio pottery vase by Eric Olson features a richly textured aquatic scene with carved and hand-painted koi fish swimming among blooming lotus flowers and lily pads in earthy, organic tones.\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent original condition. No chips, cracks, damage or repair of any kind. \r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom marked with logo, JT, artist signature, 2007 and 481 in black crayon. \r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVase is 9 3\/4\" tall and 5\" wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Just Art Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48489474719961,"sku":"106919","price":985.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/5885\/4477\/files\/106919-01jpg.jpg?v=1753547178"},{"product_id":"common-ground-eric-olson-2005-studio-art-pottery-royal-terns-seabird-vase","title":"Common Ground Eric Olson 2005 Studio Art Pottery Royal Terns Seabird Vase","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Ground Eric Olson 2005 Studio Art Pottery Royal Terns Seabird Vase \r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge, hand-thrown and decorated studio pottery vase by Eric Olson featuring a charming pair of Royal Terns in natural tones, set against a soft blue sky glaze and sandy base.\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent original condition. No chips, cracks, damage or repair of any kind. \r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom marked with logo, year, Royal Terns 1\/1, 126 and signature for Eric Olson. \r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVase is 11 1\/4\" tall and 8\" wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Just Art Pottery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48486820806873,"sku":"106837","price":805.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0244\/5885\/4477\/files\/106837-01jpg.jpg?v=1754409183"},{"product_id":"common-ground-eric-olson-studio-art-pottery-2002-dragonfly-charger-bowl","title":"Common Ground Eric Olson Studio Art Pottery 2002 Dragonfly Charger Bowl","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eCommon Ground Eric Olson Studio Art Pottery 2002 Dragonfly Charger Bowl \r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA beautifully crafted Common Ground Studio bowl by Eric Olson (2002) featuring a striking circular motif of stylized dragonflies in earthy tones, framed by green banding and set against a warm cream interior.\r\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent original condition. 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