Patricia Griffin 
Patricia Griffin Studio
Cambria, California

Email 
patricia@patriciagriffinceramics.com

Artist Statement
Two words that often come up in describing my work are "whimsy" and "woodcut," and I love when the two merge into a modern, light-hearted aesthetic that brings smiles.

Studio Description
My studio and gallery are located on the main street of Cambria, a little artisan village on California's central coast. Visitors are invited to stop in, tour the studio, check out the gallery and talk about art and clay.

What type of clay do you use?
Mid-range stoneware, primarily BMix

What temperature do you fire to?
Mid-range

What is your favorite surface treatment?
Electric

Do you make any of your own tools?
No

What one word would you use to describe your work?
Sgraffito

What is your favorite thing about your studio?
Light-filled and welcoming

What is the one thing in your studio you can’t live without?
My wheel

What are your top three studio wishes?
Time Time Time

What’s on your current reading list?
Mastering the Potter's Wheel by Ben Carter

How do you save money on materials and supplies?
Recycling clay

How do you recharge creatively?
Hiking

What challenges have you given yourself to overcome?
Making sets of functional ware

What did you first piece look like?
I can't remember!

What ceramic superpower would you have and why?
Patience

Who is your ceramic art mentor and why?
Linda Arbuckle - Talented artist, clay advocate, nourishing and empowering teacher

What is your studio playlist?
Podcasts: Tales of a Red Clay Rambler, old Brian Jonescast segments, Jealous Curator, Potters Cast

Why do you create art?
I can't NOT do it.

What is your best studio tip?
Go every day. Clean until inspiration hits.

If you could change one property of clay, what would it be?
Drying and cracking!