#284 The Beauty of Repetition in Pottery w/ Courtney Segrest
Join us for a captivating conversation with the extraordinary ceramic artist, Courtney Segrest. We get an intimate look into Courtney's artistic journey, from her initial struggles with clay to her ongoing explorations in pottery. Listen in as she...
Join us for a captivating conversation with the extraordinary ceramic artist, Courtney Segrest. We get an intimate look into Courtney's artistic journey, from her initial struggles with clay to her ongoing explorations in pottery. Listen in as she explains how her MFA experience honed her creative pace and fostered an essential habit of playfulness in the studio. Discover how she navigates a busy schedule while still nurturing this vital aspect of her creative process. You'll also learn about the importance of repetition and pushing oneself in creating exquisite pottery pieces.
In the second part of our discussion, Courtney shares her unique artistic process and how she discovered her distinctive voice in pottery. Learn about her unique technique of grounding and using senses to enhance the pottery experience. We also discuss the intricate chain embellishments on her pottery pieces, a result of patience, repetition, and a willingness to learn from trial and error. Courtney encourages us to find our unique voice in pottery, providing insights on how to evaluate our work and the importance of having fun while creating. Join us for this inspiring episode as we uncover the fascinating world of pottery with Courtney Segrest. You can learn more about Courtney by checking out her Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/courtnise/
Top 3 Value Bombs:
1. The Power of Repetition: The podcast illuminates the significance of repetition in crafting pottery. It highlights that repeating the same process over and over again, while time-consuming, is essential in mastering the art and creating stunning pieces. This principle is embodied in Courtney's unique chain embellishments in her pottery, which were a result of patience, repetition, and learning from mistakes.
2. Discovering Your Unique Voice: The podcast sheds light on the importance of finding your unique voice in your craft. Comparing yourself to other artists can be unhelpful, and distance between yourself and the art can be beneficial. It shares Courtney's journey and the steps she took to find her unique voice in pottery, encouraging listeners to evaluate their work, have fun in the process, and never give up on ambitious ideas.
3. The Importance of Play: Courtney emphasizes the importance of maintaining a playful approach in the studio. She believes that play is an essential part of her work and encourages artists to incorporate it into their process. She also shares her method of incorporating play into her busy schedule and how it aids in developing new ideas. She advises getting the hard tasks done first, leaving time to experiment and explore new concepts, thus ensuring a balanced and enjoyable creative process.
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Resources:
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