This year everything changed. I got a full-time non-art job and almost stopped painting completely. Between the lack of time and energy, and painful feeling of defeat after not managing to become a full-time painter for the past ten years, I started struggling to dedicate endless hours and sessions to my big, detailed paintings the way I once did. For a short period in between, I even sculpted little polymer clay cottages so I wouldn’t stop making art completely.

But despite everything going on, I could never leave art behind for long. Without it, my life felt purposeless, as if something crucial was missing. With my days being filled with non-art tasks, I knew I needed to invest in my art even more. But in a new, fresh way …

I always wanted to learn ceramics, and so I began taking pottery classes and learned to throw on the wheel. The moment I tried it, it felt so good. It was both a healthy challenge and a meditative practice. I couldn’t stop. I went to my pottery studio throughout the entire year, often more than once a week. By the end of the year, my dear pottery teacher invited me to share a studio with her and a few other amazing potters.

So in 2025, I’ve learned to confidently throw mugs, bowls, and even bigger pieces and have rented a place where I can do it all.

I still love painting, but because at some point I didn’t have the energy or focus for traditional painting as much anymore, I found a new way to paint that felt quicker and more freeing: painting on pottery. I have experimented with different underglazes and glazes to hopefully find my new recipe for a beautifully painted ceramics.