Clay. Water. Fire. Passion... combine as the chemistry behind PerrySmith Pottery's unique and sophisticated creations. With a style all their own Ann PerrySmith and Jerry Smith have created a wide range of functional and sculptural work reflecting their varied interests.

Ann has focused on creating sculptural teapots, platters and vases adorned with her images from the natural world, most prominently gingko leaves and dragonflies. These images from nature are linked together by intricate hand stamp work and carving. One of Ann's highly detailed teapots could take as long as a month or more to complete. Her functional, daily use pieces contain the same attention to detail incorporated on a more practical level. She finds inspiration in the many facets of life including her own personal history, close family ties, and familiar objects passed through the generations. A simple walk outside yields a treasure of ideas.
Ann has had the wonderful opportunity to be accepted as a Roycroft Artisan. The double RR mark on her work signifies this prestigious honor. This association once again ties in with her devotion to honoring the past. Her creations have always twisted together the past with flavors from today.

Jerry's focus looks to creating gorgeous tableware and contemplative sculpture. His hand at creating tableware and functional pieces easily shows the care he takes in combining form with function. His pieces complement any table setting from contemporary to classical. They are a joy to use and turn the everyday into something special. Jerry's fine art background and design consideration are evident in each piece he creates.
Jerry's sculptural pieces are a narrative on his personal observations and focus on elevating and preserving obsolete mechanical objects from the past. Living and working in Buffalo, New York has inspired many pieces detailing the city's architecture, forgotten steel mills and waterfront industries, as well as, it's Great Lakes shipping and maritime history.

Both Ann and Jerry have received numerous national and local awards for their functional and sculptural work. They are both listed as contributors to a variety of functional and sculptural ceramic books and publications. Both have taught at the collegiate level and have been invited to lecture at seminars and a variety of classroom settings.

They invite you to come and enjoy their creations. Indulge in the beauty their work has to offer. They guarantee any selection you make will quickly become a treasure in your home or office.