Tony Natsoulas is a ceramic sculptor whose work centers on large-scale figurative forms. Since completing his Master of Fine Arts degree in 1985, he has dedicated his career to exploring the expressive possibilities of clay and creating sculptures that invite connection through character, humor, and narrative.

His interest in ceramics began during his undergraduate years at the University of California, Davis, where he studied with Robert Arneson. Arneson’s approach to clay—irreverent, inventive, and deeply rooted in the figure—left a lasting impact on Natsoulas and helped shape the direction of his own practice.

Over the years, his sculptures have been exhibited widely and are included in museum and gallery collections across the United States and abroad. His work has also been recognized by institutions such as the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, which recently added one of his large-scale pieces to its collection. In 2004, the Smithsonian included him in its list of 100 notable craft artists in the country.

In addition to his studio practice, Natsoulas has completed numerous public and private commissions, working in materials ranging from ceramics to bronze and fiberglass. He continues to maintain an active studio in Sacramento, California, where he creates new work and contributes to the region’s artistic community.