CatchThe22

You can find my contribution to this years Game Of Shrooms at one of the most beautiful bridges in Wythe County! (It’s actually my 2nd favorite bridge of all time) Sooo, wear some closed toe shoes, and head out to the bridge that definitely isn’t LOW!

Also, since I got a late start in this, I won’t be going to check on it until tomorrow evening! So you have time! Good luck!!❤️🍄💕🍄

If you’re local, please come out and support local artists and Appalachian roots! ❤️

Mark your calenders for the Forge Appalachia Silent Art Auction Fundraiser on November 7th, 2023! This auction will feature original art, one of a kind pieces, vintage art, art supplies, traditional crafts, and more! We'll have some real show stoppers up for grabs, and you'll have the opportunity to help support access to the arts and their creation in our mountains and beyond.

✨Shop update coming on Nov 11th!!! 🤩
Pics of some works-In-progress!!❤️

I see so many of my amazingly talented artist friends posting about this upcoming show, all while explaining a bit about their specific art, so I thought I’d join in!💕

I read one heartfelt post from a fellow artist who felt like her art had been de-prioritized over her day-to-day life, and another who was navigating the busy school year while finding time to create. Both were aching to get back to their art because it is a huge source of self care and healing and calm for them.

I wanted to offer a slightly different perspective, that I don’t think is talked about much. ❤️

Art in general (but specially my art) comes from my soul. It’s usually a place of familiarity and comfort that I sink into when the world is a little too loud. 💕

However, sometimes, when the heaviness and chaos and stress of life is just too much, I find myself retreating from my creativity; to a place of fewer demands or expectations. (Even when they’re self-imposed)

Creating art is double edged for me: it’s healing, but painful; calming, but demanding; peaceful but raw.
It can be as essential as breathing, and can also be one more thing weighing down on my already exhausted shoulders. That’s what makes it art, I think. 💕

I’m sharing this not for pity, but so that other artists who may be like me won’t feel so alone. 💪 So they can see that even though art can be life-giving, and essential; it also takes a huge amount of effort,energy and dedication,
both physically and emotionally. ❤️

This is why if you go to my website you will see that it hasn’t been updated in nearly a year. Not because I don’t care, or because I’ve given up. But because I’ve been actively NOT giving up…choosing to make memories around fires, and sit in the sunshine, and to hug my bigger-than-me kids while they still let me. 💕 I’m filling my soul so I can empty it into my art.

This month has been the first in a while that I’ve been back in the studio, and I am excited to share that I’ll have some pieces for sale at the upcoming Art at the Crossroads show on Sept 23. ❤️ There won’t be many, but the ones that are there will be carved out from pieces of my heart and soul. From hours spent finding myself, learning that it’s ok to be a little selfish, failing, succeeding, and failing some more, and healing little parts of me with each lump of clay. ❤️

This year I have the privilege of sharing a booth with my oldest daughter, as well as supporting my youngest daughter who will be part of the kids maker booth. 💕

Please come out and see us, and all the amazing artists who will be in our beautiful town that day! ☀️

Love, Aurora 💕❤️

Look at us!💕🐾

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You can trust your donation is helping save two lives — a veteran & a rescue dog.

Hello friends!☀️🐾
As always, I’m overwhelmed by your support for my pottery! ❤️ Please know that each piece I list has a part of my soul. Before you get to see the finished photos on your screens, it has been in my hands and heart for weeks; in all of its forms.

Thank you for supporting Veterans like me today, and every day! 💕 Your purchases and donations are playing a part in saving lives!💪🐾 K9s For Warriors

*Any orders placed today through the weekend won’t go out until Monday due to Veterans Day.

Love, Aurora and Chewie💕🐾

✨SHOP UPDATE goes LIVE tomorrow, 11/11/22 at 9:00 am!✨ (swipe for the best soggy doggy ever!😍)

www.catchthe22.org

I know it’s been a while, but I’m back in the studio with tons of works in progress!! 💕✨ Enjoy these sneak peeks at a few of my upcoming pieces!!

P.s. Thank you for being patient and supportive! Summer and early fall is always crazy busy in our family, and I get almost no time in the studio…but I’m BaAaAaAaCk!!!💕❤️

*UPDATE* Because of your OVERWHELMING support today, I sold everything except two pieces! K9’s for Warriors will receive a $264 donation because of YOU! Thank you so so much!!!🥰🐾💪

Here’s a sneak peek of some of the pottery I’ll have available tomorrow as Artisan of the Day at Chautauqua! ❤️☀️You should stop by if you’re local to Virginia! I’ll be there 10-4, and Chewie will be there too!🐾💕 As always, $22 from each sale will be donated to K9’s for Warriors💪

I’m still here in the studio, hustling away!💕💪☀️ The online shop won’t be updated until late June, so I can build inventory for a local craft show. You guys are so supportive that everything I list sells out almost immediately!❤️😍 Thank you for your continued support (and patience!) If you haven’t already, please read our story behind this pottery with purpose at www.catchthe22.org 💕☀️🐾

Shop update is live!😍☀️ www.catchthe22.org

Scan or click this link to follow us on Instagram!

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Please share as well! The more followers I can get on IG, the more veterans we can help!

CatchThe22 added a View Shop button to their Page.

Sneak Peek!* Website will be updated overnight!❤️ Check back first thing in the morning to snag one of these beauties! www.catchthe22.org !

A few more pieces that are in the works!

Already back in the barn working on new pieces!

It’s here!!! It’s FINALLY here! Check out www.catchthe22.org to purchase some of this pottery! $22 from every sale goes directly to K9’s for Warriors to help pair veterans with service dogs. ❤️🐾

Life has been bananas, so I’m a bit behind on the shop update. 😬It’s coming asap! While you so patiently wait, please enjoy this in-progress pic! (Can you spy my sleepy sidekick?🥰) Please follow us on Instagram if you haven’t already!❤️💕☀️

Big things are happening in the studio!💕

Website and shop will be up and running asap! Please like and follow for updates and pottery videos!💕

Products and website will be up and running by the end of Jan! ❤️ Please share and follow in the meantime!