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The June Featured Artist is Donna Lewis.

My brother and I used to make toys to play with. That's how it all started. I still just want to make things, only now I prefer really shiny things.

Such a girl.

Metal clay just grabs me. I find it one of the most satisfying materials to work with. There is a gentleness about it; a real possibility for personal expression. I honestly believe that the development of metal clay is affecting the design of traditional makers. It is a kind of revolution, and I'm excited to be part of it.

I love to share this experience with others. It's awesome to help others succeed. Teaching is just the coolest thing ever. As I watch students create, it feels like crawling through their imaginations. What a rush! Nothing better than that!

peace and reason...

Donna Lewis

http://www.metalclayarts.com

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