Balancing Grad School, Creativity, and Life

Hey everyone! Sorry for the long delay—I’ve been MIA for a bit because grad school has been kicking my ass. Seriously! There’s been so much to read, tons of critiques (we call them “crits”), and I’m doing my best just to stay afloat. But honestly, I’m having the time of my life.

I’ve only been here a short time, but I’ve learned so much already. It’s amazing to take a deep dive into art and really push myself to create work that’s completely new to me. Every day is an exploration, and I’m taking advantage of so many tools I never had access to before. You can usually find me in the sculpture department, spending hours welding or working in the woodshop. It’s both intense and deeply fulfilling to work with new materials and techniques and see what my ideas can become when I use them.

But, while I’m fully immersed in my art journey, the practical side of life doesn’t go away. I’m still throwing and glazing functional pottery to pay the bills. Between readings, critiques, and studio hours, I make time to keep up with pottery because it’s not just how I support myself, but also because it’s grounding—it reminds me where I started and keeps me connected to that foundational love for creating. I’m hoping to have enough pieces ready for a holiday sale soon!

Thank you to everyone who’s been keeping up with me, supporting me, and following along on this crazy journey. It means so much to know that people care and are excited to see where this path takes me. Your support keeps me going, even when the schedule is overwhelming. So here’s to the continued adventure, to the art I’m making, and to whatever comes next. Thanks for being here with me, through life and art.

Stay tuned, and I’ll try to keep the updates coming!