#194 Artistic Exploration of Emotion and Vulnerability in Animal Sculptures w/ Cate Crowell
In this episode of Shaping Your Pottery, Cate Crowell, a recent high school graduate, shares her journey in creating stunning animal sculptures that showcase vulnerability and emotion. Cate discusses the importance of outside feedback and how her...
In this episode of Shaping Your Pottery, Cate Crowell, a recent high school graduate, shares her journey in creating stunning animal sculptures that showcase vulnerability and emotion. Cate discusses the importance of outside feedback and how her experiences, emotions, and the world around her have shaped her pottery. She shares her story of finding her voice as an artist, marked by the creation of her first life-size wolf sculpture, and how attending a summer camp at Ohio University impacted her growth with exposure to new tools and glaze finishes. You can learn more about Cate by checking out her Instagram @clay.by.cate
Top 3 Value Bombs:
1. Embracing vulnerability and allowing oneself to be open and honest with emotions can greatly impact and improve one's pottery, leading to more powerful and meaningful art pieces.
2. Getting outside feedback and opinions can help push an artist's work further, allowing them to grow and evolve their unique voice and style.
3. Exploring new techniques, tools, and finishes can lead to significant growth and development in an artist's pottery journey, resulting in more refined and intricate pieces.
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