Background
Inspiration
Background
Katie Castro is a Las Vegas-based artist specializing in wheel-thrown pottery. Graduating from UNLV with a degree in Sculpture and a minor in Art History, Katie found her passion in shaping clay into beautiful creations. Working from her home studio, she pours her heart into each piece, finding joy in sharing her art with others. Through
Katie Castro is a Las Vegas-based artist specializing in wheel-thrown pottery. Graduating from UNLV with a degree in Sculpture and a minor in Art History, Katie found her passion in shaping clay into beautiful creations. Working from her home studio, she pours her heart into each piece, finding joy in sharing her art with others. Through her pottery, Katie blends tradition with modern aesthetics, creating pieces that resonate with both functionality and beauty.
Medium
Inspiration
Background
Katie mainly focuses on the medium of ceramic.
Wheel-thrown ceramics is a method of creating pottery using a potter's wheel. In this process, a lump of clay is centered and shaped by hand while the wheel spins, allowing the artist to mold the clay into various forms such as bowls, cups, and vases. This technique offers artists a hands-on
Katie mainly focuses on the medium of ceramic.
Wheel-thrown ceramics is a method of creating pottery using a potter's wheel. In this process, a lump of clay is centered and shaped by hand while the wheel spins, allowing the artist to mold the clay into various forms such as bowls, cups, and vases. This technique offers artists a hands-on and dynamic way to create unique and functional pieces of art.
Inspiration
Inspiration
Inspiration
Katie finds inspiration in the joy of creating pottery. For her, it's a stress reliever, a fun activity, and a way to express herself. Working with clay on the potter's wheel brings her peace and excitement, allowing her to channel her emotions and ideas into beautiful and unique pieces of art.