thoughtfully crafted, huggable pottery:
You might wonder if pottery can be both thoughtfully crafted AND huggable. Why of course it can!
Thoughtfully crafted? Do you know someone who tests a pitcher’s pour before purchase? Who returns damaged items that stores immediately return to the shelf for re-purchase? That’s me! I take the same care with my handmade items. Spoon feel, a kissing lip, easy hold handles, stackability, built in saucers…these come first in my studio. Each piece should be usable without fuss and I start with this in mind.
But huggable? This is also a must-have! I frequently use hot water in mugs and warm food in bowls to supplement my heating by hugging them. So my mugs and bowls absolutely need to have the right shape and texture to feel amazing. I bring this mindset to my other pieces as well; for a vase or flower pot, huggable takes the form of bringing joy. What’s the point of a handmade item if it doesn’t bring joy?
Lady E:
I have always loved art but by 13 I was deep into planning for adulthood. I took art classes as electives, but steeled myself to focus on career. My career progressed well, but I wasn’t becoming the person I wanted to be.
So I left the world I knew to find a new path.
I dug deeper into non-profit work and was surprised I loved running a small business. Then I took a pottery class and discovered a new way to express myself and connect with others. Since then, I have slowly been rebuilding a new life. Nicknames Lizzie, Miss E and the Lady combined to make Lady E, and opposing arrows remind me that every day I have the choice to approach ordinary moments with joy and wonder.
My pottery is a reflection of my mind’s eye; each piece tells a story that is unique and perfectly imperfect, just like each of us! Putting myself out there is vulnerable and scary, but my work feels personally meaningful. I am still deeply involved with non-profits and community organizations and my life is full of kindred spirits.
I make my pottery the slow way. I rarely use ribs when throwing, I carve each piece to uniquely fit its vessel and refine color palettes based on my creative mood. My work is small batch so I don’t lose sight of what really matters.
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