I am honored to feature one of my favorite artists from Etsy. I have been admiring Stepanka’s work since I joined the magical world of Etsy. Her unique designs and creative mind is always catches my eye. I love the way she uses different type of glazes. Some of them textured, some glossy or matte, and the way she puts them together is just perfect.I am very excited to share her interview with you. Please visit her shop to see more of her incredible work. http://www.stepanka.etsy.com/ 
* Please tell us a bit about yourself.
My name is Stepanka and I am a Ceramics Artist in New York City. I moved to New York city thirteen years ago from South Bohemia in the Czech republic. As a child in the Czech Republic, my dream was to move to the United States. In essence, living in NYC, the most exciting city in the world, is a dream come true.
Ceramics is something I was in love with since I was a child. My room was filled with ceramic pieces I collected from different artists. Amazingly, I never had a chance to do any ceramics growing up. There was simply no place, and I was probably not ready.
Eventually, after I arrived in NY, I realized that ceramics would be my life's passion. I am truly in love with what I do and feel so privileged to get up every morning and go to the studio and be creative.
The studio I work from is at Teacher's College Columbia University (just walking distance from my home). I manage the studio and I also teach Community ceramics class.
* What are your Inspirations?
Inspiration is a very intuitive process, it just comes.
* How did you become involved with art?
Following my heart.
* What advice would you give to future artists/designers?
Stay true to your self, follow your intuition.
* Where do you see yourself in five years?still in love...............................
still full of new ideas
still endlessly creating
still having a great time* Share an interesting fact about yourself?I sew all my clothes.
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