Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres

#242 Space, Staying True to Yourself, and Perseverance w/ John Hamilton


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This podcast episode features ceramic artist John Hamilton, who shares his unique approach of merging pottery and space exploration. John discusses his artistic journey, emphasizing the importance of repetition, embracing failure as a learning opportunity, and staying true to oneself. He also shares his innovative techniques of crafting ceramics that mimic the intricacies of spacecraft and other space-related elements. The podcast dives into the human aspect of art, touching on John's teaching experiences and the importance of showing up consistently. Through this episode, listeners get an intimate look into the world of pottery where creativity, space, and failure converge to give birth to extraordinary art. You can learn more about John by checking out his instagram @johnrhamilton3ceramics

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1. Embrace Failure: Ceramic artist John Hamilton discusses how failure is not an end, but a tool for learning and growth. He shares how he has used failure to improve his craft, emphasizing the importance of embracing these missteps as stepping stones. 

2. Unleash Creativity: John combines his passion for ceramics with his love for space exploration, creating unique mechanical pottery designs that echo the intricacies of spacecraft. He constantly experiments with shapes, sizes, and surfaces, finding inspiration in the most unexpected places.

3. Show Up and Be Yourself: John underscores the importance of showing up consistently and being unapologetically oneself in the creative journey. This mindset, he argues, can lead to significant strides in one's artistic world. He also stresses the value of creating a supportive and open environment for other artists, fostering a sense of community and shared growth.

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