I want to express my love of life through the world of clay and using earth in its purest form.
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I express myself best in ceramics because it brings me joy and peace when I am in the zone of optimum creative mode and when I see the viewer appreciates said creativity.
Where do you find inspiration?I find inspiration in my wife and in nature. She always supports me in my efforts in the creative process. Nature and beauty always provide plenty of opportunities for creativity and imagination in said process.
What would you do with $25,000?Because I am a high school teacher and have limited resources, I would love to use this money to expand on equipment and materials to have an actual home studio. I would love to create ceramic pieces and sculptures to inspire my students and the community at large.
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