Paul Eshelman is known for functional slip cast red stoneware forms such as cups, teapots, platters, and bowls. Slip casting became Eshelman?s method of choice for both aesthetic and practical reasons. Signature pieces are glazed with a singular bold color; simplicity is an important principle of design in Eshelman?s work.
After his MFA, Eshelman continued his education at The Ohio State University in an industrial design graduate study program but left to pursue a career as a full-time studio artist. It was [1] the ?toughest decision our family made? but also one of the best.
He has stated that his main influences come from ?architecture, design, functional objects, and tools.?[2]
Other works by Eshelman
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Pomona, California
Pomona, California
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Last updated: April 22, 2026
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