L.A. Ceramics: Inside A Question of Eagles

A Question of Eagles, run by Melissa Tolar and Jonathan Ballak, fulfills the modern desire for airy, earthy-toned minimalism without ever veering into boring.

LOS ANGELES, CA- October 30, 2019: Horizon mug from A Question of Eagles on Wednesday, October 30, 2019. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Horizon mugs from A Question of Eagles. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

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Mountain mug

The Mountain mug from A Question of Eagles. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Zig zag mug

The zig zag mug from A Question of Eagles. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Melissa Tolar of A Question of Eagles at work

Melissa Tolar of A Question of Eagles at work in the studio. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Melissa Tolar of A Question of Eagles at work

Melissa Tolar of A Question of Eagles at work in the studio. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Inside A Question of Eagles

Inside the Arts District studio of A Question of Eagles. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Inside A Question of Eagles

Inside the Arts District studio of A Question of Eagles. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Melissa Tolar and Jonathan Ballak of A Question of Eagles

Melissa Tolar and Jonathan Ballak of A Question of Eagles. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

Melissa Tolar, Jonathan Ballak and their dog Clyde

Melissa Tolar and Jonathan Ballak, along with their dog Clyde, in their studio, A Question of Eagles. (Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times)

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