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Rainy Days

Rainy days get a bad rap. I like rainy days as a time to rest and do rainy day activities like watching movies, reading a book, or taking a nap!...

Rainy Days

Rainy days get a bad rap. I like rainy days as a time to rest and do rainy day activities like watching movies, reading a book, or taking a nap!...

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Where Does Inspiration Really Come From?

As an artist I get asked a lot what inspires you? I think most people think there is some deep meaning behind artwork and yes, there can be, but sometimes...

Where Does Inspiration Really Come From?

As an artist I get asked a lot what inspires you? I think most people think there is some deep meaning behind artwork and yes, there can be, but sometimes...

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Color Theory

I am in the process of creating a new line. I am making new pottery shapes and new glazes. While I was looking at some tumblers I made some glaze...

Color Theory

I am in the process of creating a new line. I am making new pottery shapes and new glazes. While I was looking at some tumblers I made some glaze...

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5 Things to Be Happy About

It's time for the next weekly installment of 5 things to be happy about, enjoy! If you need a little backstory on the 5 things to be happy about here...

5 Things to Be Happy About

It's time for the next weekly installment of 5 things to be happy about, enjoy! If you need a little backstory on the 5 things to be happy about here...

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Longer Days

The days are getting longer which have me thinking about sunsets at the beach, which is the inspiration behind these joyful mugs. Sunsets at Lake Michigan after a day at the beach...

Longer Days

The days are getting longer which have me thinking about sunsets at the beach, which is the inspiration behind these joyful mugs. Sunsets at Lake Michigan after a day at the beach...

Finding Joy During Difficult Times

Finding Joy During Difficult Times

I was talking to my friend Meg yesterday about the weirdness of now: the shorter days, the longer shadows, the unknown fall. There is almost a sense of unease in...

Finding Joy During Difficult Times

I was talking to my friend Meg yesterday about the weirdness of now: the shorter days, the longer shadows, the unknown fall. There is almost a sense of unease in...