Excerpted from Life in the Studio: Inspirations and Lessons on Creativity by Frances Palmer / $35 / artisanbooks.com. Photo by Frances Palmer.
Earthly Pursuits
A mini Q&A with ceramicist, Frances Palmer, in celebration of her new book, plus the new products that would feel right at home in her studio.
What fuels your imagination? Exploring new forms. Design motto: Make it simple, elegant and functional. Most rewarding part of the job: The joy of making pottery. Inspiration: The history of ceramics. What are you experimenting with? Wood-fired stoneware. You can never have too many… vases. Simple pleasure: Flowers. Luxury means… enough time to follow your curiosity.