As a pottery enthusiast, I was absolutely thrilled to chat with the remarkable Emily Adams, a talented artist who specializes in adding emotion and faces to her ceramic creations. This insightful conversation weaved through Emily's journey from her childhood clay memories to the establishment of her pottery community studio, Round Rock Community Clay, offering valuable advice on trusting the process, not undervaluing oneself, and finding the right market for success.
Emily generously shared her techniques for infusing her pottery with emotions, as well as how her current mental state influences her artistic expressions. For those eager to incorporate emotion into their own work, Emily's guidance on practicing and embracing the concept of wabi-sabi will prove to be truly inspirational. We also delved into the importance of finding your unique voice in pottery and how you can learn more about Emily's amazing art at No Brain Pottery on Instagram and NoBrainerPottery.com.
Finding Success in Pottery
During our conversation, Emily emphasized the importance of practice, valuing your work and time, and trusting the process when working with clay. She also advised artists to find their own market that suits their style and personality.
Adding Emotion to Pottery Sculptures
Emily Adams creates amazing pieces with emotion and faces. She explained how she uses her current state of mind to express emotion in her pottery, from making eyes and hands to sculptures, planters, and even ogres! Her tips for finding the right moisture level, flipping and scoring effectively, and being mindful of thickness levels are invaluable for any aspiring pottery artist.
Finding Your Pottery Voice
Emily shared her experience with finding her own voice and how she uses her current state of mind to express her artistic ideas. We discussed the importance of practicing and learning more to contribute to your growth as an artist, as well as the concept of wabi-sabi and being happy with whatever results you get. Emily gave some advice to anyone looking to find their own unique voice with their product and encouraged them to practice, work with the market, and be in love with what they create.
In conclusion, our conversation with Emily Adams shed light on the importance of incorporating emotion into pottery and the techniques artists can use to achieve this. Whether you're a seasoned pottery artist or just starting out, Emily's insights and advice are sure to spark your creativity and inspire you to find your unique voice in the world of ceramics. Be sure to check out Emily's work on Instagram and her website, and consider incorporating her techniques into your own pottery journey.
