Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres

#258 Experimentation, Vibrant Patterns, and Persistence w/ Caleb Zouhary


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This podcast episode features a comprehensive interview with master potter, Caleb Zouhary. Caleb shares his journey from high school ceramics to becoming a successful ceramics artist. He talks about his passion for vibrant patterns and the importance of perseverance in his craft. The episode delves into his unique techniques, creative process, and the journey of turning his passion into a thriving business. The conversation provides insights into the art of pottery, with a focus on learning from mistakes, taking calculated risks, and the vision behind each piece. Caleb also offers advice for budding artists on promoting their work. You can learn more about Caleb by checking out his Instagram @calebzouhary

Top 3 Value Bombs:

1. The Power of Perseverance: Caleb Zouharys story is a testament to the power of perseverance. From his humble beginnings in high school ceramics to becoming a successful ceramics artist, he highlights the importance of continuing to work and love your craft. He stresses that success doesn't come overnight but is a result of years of hard work, experimentation, and learning.

2. The Importance of Finding Your Unique Voice: Caleb speaks about the significance of finding a unique voice in pottery. His journey reflects how experimenting with different techniques, patterns, and forms led him to create a distinct style. He also emphasizes the role of critiques in refining his skills and suggests that budding artists should be open to feedback and use it as a tool for improvement.

3. Turning Passion into a Business: Caleb candidly shares his experiences of turning his passion for pottery into a thriving business. He discusses the challenges and successes he encountered along the way and offers valuable advice for aspiring artists. He underscores the importance of not rushing to sell your work and using other streams of income to support your passion until it can sustain itself. This allows artists to take risks, experiment, and ultimately find their unique style.

 

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