Kimberly Huestis: From Architecture to Clay and Metal, Creating Her Own Beauty with a Nod to Her Heritage, & the Importance of Being Around Other Creatives

Being the complete stone geek that I am, when I first saw Kimberly Huestis’s jewelry my first thought was “wow, those stones are so cool!” and of course I wondered what they were. As I combed through her gorgeous IG profile It didn’t take long to realize that many of those “quote stones” were not stones at all, but beautiful porcelain cabochons that Kim lovingly handcrafts herself.  Almost instantly I  became enamored with Kim’s work and I knew I wanted to her with you. Kim is not only a very skilled ceramic artist and metalsmith, she also has a background in architecture, photography, and a love design and tech. All of this flows seamlessly through her work, her presence and her website. Oh…and she does cab some of her own gemstones too.  I hope you all enjoy a little time in the sunshine this week, but for now grab your favorite drink and be prepared to be inspired as you listen to my conversation with the very talented Kimberly Huestis. More about Kimberly... Kimberly takes her design inspiration from the coastal lifestyle and Taiwanese/Scottish heritage, and interweaves those natural influences into her sculptural designs. In many cases it may be a design nod in the general vein of nautical ideas or a hint at ocean waves. With her background in hand-and-hammer rock carving, along with many years as a professional building design architect and environmental consultant, this has greatly informed her design approach. Instagram: @porcelainandstone Website: porcelainandstone.com If this podcast means something to you and you would like to support it, please take a a moment to give it a few kinds word with a written review on your favorite podcast listening platform. This helps me share the podcast with others. You can also share a favorite episode or consider joining our Slowmade Podcast Patreon community. You support literally makes this podcast possible. Thank you so much! You can follow along or reach out to Christine on Instagram: @christinemighion or send her an email at: [email protected]