Reflecting his fascination with the local geologic formations, Ron Cloyd manipulates the clay in his pottery to mimic the erosion and weathering of the high desert of Western Colorado. He then fires his pieces in mineral vapors to add the desired coloring, resulting in pots that celebrate the timeless beauty of our region.

Also an active clay sculptor, Cloyd gets his greatest pleasure from the figurative explorations of form and texture. While many of his pieces have a definite “tongue in cheek” character, a number  of his sculptures also mimic the local geology and culture.  

He started his clay journey through classes at the Western Colorado Center for the Arts in 1995, and has since continued his art education through classes and workshops with numerous nationally and world renowned clay artists. He currently exhibits in 3 galleries, and has had work in several others as well as numerous public exhibits throughout the years.

Cloyd also instructs sculpture classes at the Art Center, is president of The Junction Clay Arts Guild, and  serves on the Grand Junction Commission for Arts and Culture.