Strong Roots Newsletter
Certified Claystylist navigating going full time as an artist and building a home pottery studio.
strongroots ꩜ newsletter #6
Pack it Up ISSUE NO.6 What’s up, Strong Humans. I’m Danielle, your certified Claystylist. Welcome to my corner of clay, Black hair, and building an artist’s life. Behind the Roots Between packing orders and making trips for shipping supplies, it's been a busy week in the studio! I also received a custom commission that I'm super excited to work on. I can't share too much just yet, but I'm looking forward to taking you behind the scenes and bringing you along for the journey from start to...
strongroots ꩜ newsletter #5
Breaks and Cracks ISSUE NO.5 What’s up, Strong Humans. I’m Danielle, your certified Claystylist. Welcome to my corner of clay, Black hair, and building an artist’s life. Behind the Roots What’s the difference between a crack and a break? According to the dictionary, a crack is a narrow split in something, while a break is a complete separation. One is damage. The other is destruction. In pottery, though, they’re both equally annoying. This week, I found myself staring at pieces that had...
strongroots ꩜ newsletter #4
CREATIVE RUTS ISSUE NO.4 What’s up, Strong Humans. I’m Danielle, your certified Claystylist. Welcome to my corner of clay, Black hair, and building an artist’s life. Behind the Roots I have been in a rut creatively and a lot of it has had to do with the fact that my creative space was a mess. I had trash all over the place, things in the wrong places, and I found myself wanting to spend less and less time in there. I decided enough is enough because this creative lull is not going to pass...
strongroots ꩜ newsletter #3
LET'S TALK GOALS ISSUE NO.3 What’s up, Strong Humans. I’m Danielle, your certified Claystylist. Welcome to my corner of clay, Black hair, and building an artist’s life. Behind the Roots How is it already the second month of 2026? I still feel a little unprepared for this year, but that changes today. I put together a list of goals that I do not just hope will happen, I am ready to make them happen. I shared them in my latest YouTube video, where I tried a new format with a work and chat vibe...
A NECESSARY RESET
A NECESSARY RESET ISSUE NO.2 What’s up, Strong Humans. I’m Danielle, your certified Claystylist. Welcome to my corner of clay, Black hair, and building an artist’s life. Behind the Roots There is a lot of darkness in the world right now. I hope, even in these heavy times, you are able to find moments of peace. For me, pottery has always been my safe haven. No matter what fires the world is going through, it has been my constant, a space where I can breathe, create and reset. I believe God...
New Year New Studio
NEW YEAR NEW STUDIO ISSUE NO.1 What’s up, Strong Humans. I’m Danielle, your certified Claystylist. Welcome to my corner of clay, Black hair, and building an artist’s life. Behind the Roots I’m starting the year with a big studio update. I’ve officially left my studio of the past three years and I’m building a home pottery studio in my garage. This is something I’ve prayed about for a long time, and it still feels a little surreal that the moment is finally here. If you’re a perfectionist, you...
Certified Claystylist navigating going full time as an artist and building a home pottery studio.