#343 Pottery and Storytelling: Leslie Levings' Artistic Fusion
Shaping Your Pottery with Nic Torres
February 26, 202425m 23s
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Show Notes
In this episode Leslie Levings, a writer, sculptor, and potter. Leslie talks about her journey in pottery and how she combines her skills in writing, sculpting, and pottery into one. She discusses the significance of finding a creative community and her struggles with her inner critic. Levings shares how she uses her love for mythology and storytelling in her pottery work, and the influence of a creative retreat she organizes annually. The talk also covers her advice for finding one's unique voice in pottery, which involves self-exploration, experimentation, and taking risks. 00:00 Introduction to the Artistic Journey of Leslie Levings 02:10 Discovering the Joy of Pottery 03:52 The Intersection of Writing and Pottery 06:02 Exploring the Art of Sculpture and Pottery 07:29 The Influence of Mythology and Storytelling in Art 16:26 Overcoming the Inner Critic 18:18 The Power of Creative Community 21:39 Evolving as an Artist 23:25 Final Thoughts and Advice for Emerging Artists
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writerCommunitysculptorPotterstaking risksShaping Your PotteryNic TorresLeslie Levings