1. Campbell CA
Fred YokelFred Yokel
JesturesJestures
““Finely Crafted SculptureFinely Crafted Sculpture
with Personality”with Personality”
Karen Usatine Ceramics Summer 2013

2. Campbell CA
Fred yokelFred yokel
Campbell CA

3. Campbell CA
Fred YokelFred Yokel JesturesJestures
“ Fred’s website www.fredyokel.com
“My current work involves capturing
an individual moment in an event
that has taken place
or is about to take place,
and express that one moment
In these ceramic sculptures.
I hope you can find some humor in them
and laugh with me.”

4. Campbell CA
Fred yokelFred yokel

5. Campbell CA
Fred yokelFred yokel JesturesJestures
• Started working with clay in high school afterStarted working with clay in high school after
seeing a friend’s work.seeing a friend’s work.
• Clay: wonderful way to express ideas, exploreClay: wonderful way to express ideas, explore
texture, color and shape.texture, color and shape.
• Work inspired by nature: rocks, tree bark,Work inspired by nature: rocks, tree bark,
underwater plants and animals.underwater plants and animals.
• Inspiration is a starting point to build on withInspiration is a starting point to build on with
color, texture and form.color, texture and form.

6. Campbell CA
Fred YokelFred Yokel JesturesJestures
• Loves to people watchLoves to people watch
• Keen observer of human behaviorKeen observer of human behavior
• Laughter is the best medicineLaughter is the best medicine

7. Campbell CA
Fred yokelFred yokel
JesturesJestures
“Just Like That”