#186 Unleashing Your Inner Hero Through Pottery: A Conversation with Will Donovan

In this episode of Shaping Your Pottery, potter Will Donovan shares his journey of creating unique hero-themed pottery, inspired by stories that motivate and encourage personal growth. He discusses his collaborations with Milestone Decal Art and how embracing failure and perseverance has helped him grow as an artist. From viral TikTok videos to navigating pre-orders, Donovan's experiences offer valuable insights for aspiring artists looking to find and refine their own creative voice. You can learn more about Will by checking out his instagram @donovanpottery [https://www.instagram.com/donovanpottery/] Top 3 Value Bombs: 1. Embracing failure and perseverance: Will Donovan emphasizes the importance of learning from failures and persevering through challenges to grow as an artist. His experience with viral TikTok videos and managing pre-orders showcases the value of adapting to unexpected situations and seizing opportunities for growth. 2. Finding inspiration in stories and personal motivation: Will's hero-themed pottery is influenced by stories like Lord of the Rings, which serve as reminders for people to take control of their lives. His creative process involves contemplating these stories and finding ways to communicate their messages through his pottery. 3. Continuously refining your artistic voice: Will believes that finding one's unique voice as an artist is an ongoing process. By pushing oneself out of comfort zones, staying active on social media, and gathering feedback, artists can continually hone their skills and develop their voices. Practicing and talking about your skills are essential for growth in the world of pottery. Take this Free Quiz to see how close you are to finding your pottery voice click here to take the quiz shapingyourpottery.com/quiz  [https://l80hrbmg3p5.typeform.com/to/tpiCqpnW] Follow me on Instagram @nictorres_pottery [https://www.instagram.com/nictorres_pottery/]