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Finding Your Artistic Voice with Christy: The Journey of a Potter In this episode of Shaping Pottery, host Nic Torres welcomes Christy Culp, an accomplished potter, to discuss her journey into the world of pottery. Christy highlights the importance of surrounding oneself with fellow artists for growth and inspiration. She shares her story of discovering clay in college, the impact of immersive workshops at Touchstone, and balancing her roles as an art teacher, mother, and potter. Christy emphasizes the necessity of setting boundaries, making time for creative work, and narrowing down one's focus to truly develop an artistic voice. She also provides practical advice on creating reference books, sketching ideas, and practicing new techniques. Christy's journey is a testament to dedication, passion, and the power of supportive communities in the arts. You can learn more about Christy by checking out her instagram here https://www.instagram.com/christylculp/
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