Nic Torres discusses the impact of keeping a journal or sketchbook for pottery, detailing his personal experience with journaling and how it has facilitated his creative process. Initially resistant due to the time commitment, Nic found that replacing idle time with journaling helped him organize his tasks, set monthly goals, and brainstorm ideas to improve his pottery. He shares a specific breakthrough in his mug designs achieved through journaling, which led to the development of a more efficient method for creating mugs with sculptural elements. Torres concludes that while journaling may not be for everyone, it has significantly benefited his pottery practice and creativity. Additionally, he offers listeners access to 53 pottery themes to help find their unique voice in pottery.

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