In this episode of 'Shaping Your Pottery', Nic Torres interviews Adam Rush, a sculptor turned potter, renowned for incorporating faces into functional pottery. Adam shares his journey from sculpting to pottery, inspired by a show called 'Great Pottery Throwdown'. He discusses the challenges he faced in mastering pottery, largely requiring him to learn the art of patience. Adam also introduces his technique of adding facial expressions to his creations and underlines the importance of authentic self-expression, urging artists not to remake themselves for others' approval. He touches upon his sources of inspiration, including the Martin Brothers and Auguste Rodin. Additionally, the conversation reveals that Adam's twin brother and his cerebral palsy condition have been significant factors propelling his art drive. Drawing from his personal experiences, Adam wraps up the interview by enlightening listeners about future plans to experiment with natural oxides and rustic materials. You can learn more about Adam by checking out his instagram @rushsculpture Top 3 value bombs: 1. Adam emphasizes the importance of exploring your own unique voice and not reinventing yourself for the sake of others. Stay true to yourself and your passions in order to find your own distinct pottery style. 2. Patience is key in pottery. Adam learned to be patient through the process of working with clay and waiting for results. Embrace the journey and allow your ideas to naturally develop. 3. Love what you do and let go of the need for external validation. Adam encourages artists to not get in their own way and not attach themselves to confirmation bias. Create from your own universe and trust in your own artistic instincts. Get your 53 Pottery themes by clicking this link shapingyourpottery.com/53themes