Betsy Vaden
I
love working in clay because it is so elemental and personal. You
are not just working with the clay; you are working in the
clay, your hands, your arms, your body – all working to form the clay.
I continue to be amazed at the mystery of clay and fire, by whatever means fire is provided. I am interested in detail and embellishment, and in glorifying some of the flora and fauna of the world.
It pleases me very much when someone tells me “This piece speaks to me,” or “It makes me smile whenever I see it.” In the creative process, when my ideas go from being visualized to being realized, there is great satisfaction. It is an even greater joy to share that creation with others.
