04/21/2026
I’m not going to lie… as a new potter I have a terrible tendency to compare my work with others and have been very self-conscious of every little imperfection or funky piece that I make. I’m not sure what’s triggered the change, whether it’s just gaining confidence as I go or my utter distain for the growing amount of AI content being forced on me lately but I’m starting to have a serious mindset shift… coming back from a 4 month hiatus over the winter and getting back into the groove of things, I’m learning to just relax.
In the past if I threw a mug body that was really off center I’d get frustrated and it would ruin the rest of my session… now I’m leaning into it… as long as it’s still trimmable it’s going on to the next steps of the process to be trimmed and glazed.
I’m learning to appreciate and embrace imperfections in my work, and I’m actually proud that if you inspect one of my pieces you’ll be able to see the story of how it was created with my own two hands and the countless hours of work put into it… you’ll see trim lines, fingerprints, glaze variations and maybe a wonky rim here and there…and it more than likely won’t be perfectly round either… all evidence of the process, the intention, the humanness, and the heart that created it.
To everyone that’s supported me and believed in me and has purchased one of my pieces, it really means the world to me, thank you! 🩷🌸
Now it’s time to get back to glazing! There’s lots to do in the next couple weeks. I’m so excited to be joining Tulip Fest at Coastal Black on May 2&3, replenishing a couple shops that I love, and joining the Summer Solstice market that’s not too far off as well. So much to look forward to!