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In this age of social media, it is very easy to get caught up with what others are doing, how many followers they have, and the feeling they have it made...and you don't. While social media is great for meeting some people, sharing your passions, and, for a business, marketing yourself to potential new customers, it can also be emotionally draining and mess with your mind. Comparing myself to others is something I struggle with and while I know it is not helpful, I still do it. I'll find myself questioning whether my work is as good as I think...

"A jack of all trades is a master of none, but is often better than master of one." I have often been called a renaissance man. I do have a lot of interests and have many different skills. I have joked, why should I buy for something or hire help when I can spend triple the time and money learning to do it myself! I believe anyone with curiosity of how things work and are built can relate. When I'm asked how I can do x or y, the best answer I can give is that I'm not afraid to...

Like anyone else, I get into ruts, feel uninspired, and unmotivated. There is no way around this, and there's nothing wrong when it happens. It takes practice, but there are ways to work through the down times and keep yourself moving forward. Here are some of the tools I use and how I stay motivated. Work Everyday Even if it's for 15min, I try to do something ceramics related everyday. It could be as simple as unloading the kiln or wiping down the studio tables. By getting into the studio everyday, it reminds me of my goals. If I'm feeling...

If you've been following along with me, you know I am not yet a full-time ceramicist. One of my goals for 2022 is to devote more time to pottery while still taking on just enough other work to cover expenses. Each year, I make tweaks and adjustments and it takes time to adapt to the new routine. After my last market of 2021, I took a short break from working in the studio. I stepped away to clear my head and think about how I can refocus once the new year started. I'll be honest, I didn't come to any...

I've been hesitant to talk much about this because I don't yet have a clear plan or timeline, but I'm in need of a new work space. As the saying goes, it's a good problem to have...but having outgrown my current studio it's still a problem. While still functional, the space is very limiting and is becoming increasingly less efficient while trying to meet deadlines and fulfill orders. There are a few issues with my current studio. For starters, it is small. About 6ft wide by 16ft long. The studio holds two work tables, a wheel, 4 shelving units for...