A conversation with artist Julie Cloutier about the physical and financial realities of making ceramics, running a small business, and finding creative inspiration along the way.
So lovely. And now I know what to do with all ~50 of my mugs (my husbands question “what use could you possibly have for that many mugs?”). I hope she also decides to teach another one of those watercolor classes! Ceramics for sure does a number on the body.
This is absolutely fucking fantastic and I really needed to read it. Thank you so much to both of you! Now it’s time for my… Mid morning coffee ritual that I’m going to invent today today :-)
I love Julie’s newsletters! Thanks for highlighting her work here and inspiring us. Creating Can feel so solitary but this space truly feels like a community. 💗
What a lovely interview. I really enjoyed her take on creativity and being an artist. Also, I must admit that I never really thought about how the body could be impacted while doing this kind of work. It is obvious though but it was a great reminder for consumers that art are made with bodies. Loved it ! Thank you both
Thank you Anna for inviting me to be a part of your amazing interview series! Creative Fuel is so thoughtful and inspiring—it's an honor to be featured here. Thank you!
Great questions Anna, I really enjoyed this interview and will definitely check out Julie's newsletter, because I love reading about creativity in all its forms!
So lovely. And now I know what to do with all ~50 of my mugs (my husbands question “what use could you possibly have for that many mugs?”). I hope she also decides to teach another one of those watercolor classes! Ceramics for sure does a number on the body.
So lovely to read, as is Clayfulness. It feels so supportive to read other artists’ perspectives and processes in business- it has helped me so much!
This is absolutely fucking fantastic and I really needed to read it. Thank you so much to both of you! Now it’s time for my… Mid morning coffee ritual that I’m going to invent today today :-)
Oh I’m so glad you needed it! And please report back on the ritual invention :)
I love Julie’s newsletters! Thanks for highlighting her work here and inspiring us. Creating Can feel so solitary but this space truly feels like a community. 💗
That means a lot, thank you Mariah!
My favorite ceramics! Loved this ✨
Oh yay! Also had no idea you read my newsletter 🤩
What a lovely interview. I really enjoyed her take on creativity and being an artist. Also, I must admit that I never really thought about how the body could be impacted while doing this kind of work. It is obvious though but it was a great reminder for consumers that art are made with bodies. Loved it ! Thank you both
So glad you liked it Claire!
Thank you Anna for inviting me to be a part of your amazing interview series! Creative Fuel is so thoughtful and inspiring—it's an honor to be featured here. Thank you!
Love Julie and her work, and loved reading this interview!! <3
Great questions Anna, I really enjoyed this interview and will definitely check out Julie's newsletter, because I love reading about creativity in all its forms!
Glad höst!