The Art of Vintage: The Creative Journey of Sunroom Ceramics

Jessica Bubnich of Sunroom Ceramics is a ceramicist whose path from the corporate world to full-time artist is nothing short of inspiring. We talk about the struggles of calling yourself an artist, the thrill of problem-solving through clay, and the ever-present challenge of balancing creativity with business. Jessica also shares why ‘done is better than perfect’ might just be the best advice for any artist trying to grow their audience. As she has found success by embracing authenticity, learning to post even when it feels scary, and using social media as a tool rather than a source of stress. If you’ve ever doubted your creative identity or felt stuck between passion and profitability, this episode is for you. So grab a cup of coffee and settle into wherever you are listening and let’s get started… CHAPTERS: Introductions & Quick Fire Question Game 02:40 The Journey to Embracing the Artist Identity 05:25 Always Creative?  07:04 A degree in Hamburger-ology from McDonald's 15:17 Problem Solving in Ceramics 16:50 The Thrill of the Hunt: Finding Molds 19:50 Favorite Ceramic Piece Made 20:52 The Evolution of Content Creation 22:36 Overcoming Social Media Anxiety 27:58 Small Batch Production: A Business Model 32:36 Navigating Work-Life Balance as a Business Owner 37:23 Building Community Through Authenticity 44:58 Building a Creative Workspace at Home 49:58 Where to find Sunroom Ceramics  TAKEAWAYS: Embrace your identity as an artist. Transitioning from corporate to creative can be challenging but rewarding. Social media can be a powerful tool for artists. Finding a community of like-minded individuals is crucial. Work-life balance is a continuous journey for entrepreneurs. It's okay to not have everything figured out. Done is better than perfect when it comes to content creation. Building connections with others in the art world can enhance your journey. LINKS  Watch on YouTube: COMING SOON Follow Sunroom Ceramics on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sunroomceramics Shop Online  - https://www.sunroomceramics.com Follow Brush Strokes Pottery on instagram -   / brushstrokespottery   Shop Ceramic Cactus - https://brushstrokespottery.com **use code Podcast for 15% off** Listen on Apple: ⁠https://apple.co/3EOipgq⁠ Listen on Spotify:  ⁠https://spoti.fi/4icjBsp⁠ NOMINATE AN ARTIST: If you’d like to nominate an artist (can be yourself) send us an email at [email protected] ceramics, slip casting, art podcast, artist journey