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K. Rasmussen developed a love of art at an early age watching and learning from his uncle Don Ricks, who was a well known painter of still life and landscapes. K. was fascinated with color and found mixing paint to achieve different color combinations mesmerizing. Nature also captivated him and as he grew he explored ways to find a career in the field of art.

College found him taking classes in watercolor, graphic arts, design, sculpture and even drafting. Needing an elective to finish out his sophomore year he took a pottery course and there was no looking back. “Clay was like magic in my hands and I found the plasticity of the clay fascinating. ”He went on to study ceramics, sculpture and design earning a BFA from BYU and an MFA from USU with a Minor in Sculpture and Design. His goal was to share his passion for pottery teaching others as a professor of higher learning. But this was not to be as finding a job to teach proved extremely competitive and much harder than originally thought. Now with a large family to support K. & his wife Kerri made the decision to go full time creating pottery and finding ways to sell it. They named their business Rasmussen Pottery.

At present K. has been an Artist/Potter for over 50 years, Extensive studies of nature are inspirational in his pieces; namely incorporating found driftwood, repetitive carving and the use of bold glaze combinations that are reminiscent of the world around him.

Rasmussen Pottery have sold decorative and functional pottery to clients from around the world, mostly through participating in festivals in the western states, including but not limited to: Crested Butte Arts Festival, Utah Arts Festival, Park City Arts Festival and numerous shows in Arizona. Over the years many galleries and gift shops have also carried and continue to carry his work.

His wife, Kerri works along side him and together they create unique pottery that continues to reflect the beauties of life and their love of the outdoors. They have been apart of Summerfest Art Faire from the beginning, participating in this local festival for over 36 years.