On this episode of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, Mom and I chat with Edva Sims about her pottery business, finding your personal style, and the belief that things made by hand are important.  Here’s a little bit about our guest, Edva: Hi, I’m Edva! I’ve been drawing, painting, sewing and sculpting since I was a little girl.   Inspired by my mother – a Potter herself, I fell in love with clay and its ability to tell a story. I thoughtfully sculpt and hand-build each pottery piece in my studio in Los Angeles.    My upbringing and roots are heavily present in my work, I was born in Israel, grew up in South Africa and now live in Southern California.   I love incorporating bold colors and unique clay textures into my pieces. Each piece I make, is filled with positive energy, which I hope will transcend from maker to buyer. Some things we discuss on the podcast: * Design Boot Camp* Monthly Membership* electric kiln vs. gas kiln* keeping the kiln inside your house/apartment* perfection* wheel throwing vs. hand building* finding your personal style* collections based on inspiration that particular month (or set of months)* shipping pottery* Geami Wrap made by Ranpak* handmade vs. mass produced* “A mug is a very personal thing.”* problem solving and curiosity And here are our recommendations for this episode: * Edva: Potter, Nicola Moore* Julie: Soda Stream plus Crystal Light* Eileen: 7 Podcasts to Binge in a Day Connect with Edva online: https://www.edvaspottery.com/, and on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edvasims/ We have more great guests lined up for upcoming episodes.  You can expect a new episode every other Thursday! If you enjoy the podcast, please tell a friend about the show.  This helps other people find the show.  Thanks so much!