005 Inspiration – MudTalk Podcast

What inspires YOUR work? Resources Contribute to the show here. Artists Mentioned: Justin Rothshank, Dick Lehman, Mark Goertzen, Troy Bungart, Todd Pletcher, Rebecca Graves, Jennifer Beachy, Eric Strader, Fred Driver, Zach Tate. Transcript: Thanks for listening! This is episode 5 where we will be talking about inspiration. What inspires YOUR work? Obviously, you can draw inspiration from many different kinds of things. And again, this prompt can be interpreted in different ways. What inspires the objects you make or what inspires you to get started working or what inspires your processes, or whatever else. When I was reading through the comments for this MudTalk Monday, I noticed some patterns and tried to group some of the comments together. So we’ll look at comments about nature or surroundings, other artists or people, the process, and then everything else. I’ll also share my favorite responses at the end and ramble a little bit about what inspires my work. Let’s get to it. Nature / Surroundings First, let’s hear from potters that are inspired by nature or their environment. Dani_firlefanz____ Nature ?????????????⭐️ Adamina Walk in the forest ? Kilnjoy The natural rhythms of our planet in relation to the sun and moon, stark contrasts between light and shadow, and the patterns found in nature, particularly flora. Pathwaypottery Scripture, nature, music. Teerraku Everything in the processes of the earth Cosmic_sophira I found my inspiration in sacred ceremonies of different native american tribes,in fire,water,in crystal,in PLANTS ♡ Sandyvanderwyk Walking around, noticing things. Other Artists/People There were also some great comments about inspiration from other people. Ratbagstudios The past, family heritage & other female art makers. Djhmfa Humanity inspires my work – – we all need a sense of community! Nancyeoakley1969 nature, my heritae, traditions, family Honnoria Of late, in our community studio, we are feeding off each other. I can see where one person is taking a small bit of what another is doing. We are making it our own, but it is coming from another. I can’t wait to see how we build it all into something great. The Process There were a few comments mostly about the process. Jerichostudiopottery My hands when the clay is turning between them on the wheel. Studio2ceramics Usually our ideas come about while walking our dogs together. We chat about the process and voila- an idea arises. Other / All Now let’s hear some of the comments that didn’t fit into the previous categories. Shawna.n.m.barnes My time in the Army, love of animals, and creating work that promotes discussion. My latest series is art that educates in a fun and engaging way. Stonecropstudio Folk art…it’s good natured look at life, even in the face of struggle. Its humour, playfulness, and humanity. Also the lovely white surface of a clay pot begging for a paintbrush!! Cocaineblows The inexplicable urge to create something new to give to the world. My preoccupation with changing matter is what draws me to pottery in particular ?☕ Mountainpathpottery The textures in life natural and manmade. Playing with the balance between form, colour and texture, an intuitive process that inspires me. Gingerlytwisted Bugs, creatures, old machinery, paint layers, textures, looking closely at things.. other artists , listening to what others see in my work I love the feedback that makes me see what I hadn’t Dmpottery Nature, historical objects and patterns, playing with form, the process itself Mepifano The engaging power of the possibilities in creating with clay… To be the link between my conception and your perception. The connection with the earth and through my hands with the world… Favorites These last few responses were my favorite. Gravesco Inspiration usually comes to me from a sense of conversation. The kind of comfortable conversation between friends where you’re curled up on the sofa with your feet under a blanket t