Today we’d like to introduce you to Celine De Paz.
Hi Celine, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
My name is Celine De Paz. I live in Miami Beach, work as a real estate broker, but I’m a ceramist at heart. Ceramics has quietly become one of the most essential parts of my personal journey.
I’ve always been drawn to objects made with intention, things that bring beauty into ordinary moments. My first real connection to this world came through collecting Japanese tea sets, and a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship hidden in everyday functional pieces. There was something in that quiet mastery that stayed with me.
I discovered wheel throwing in 2022, with no formal fine arts training, and felt an immediate, almost instinctive connection. It reminded me of my musical education: the same rhythm, repetition, discipline, and intuition that shape a performance also shape a piece of clay. Through workshops and online mentorships, I slowly found my own ceramic voice, refining both technique and sensibility along the way.
For me, working with clay is equal parts creative process and meditation. I love the stillness of it, hands in the clay, music playing in the background, nothing else demanding my attention. What fascinates me most is the balance of contrasts ceramics requires: calm and control, groundedness and precision, freedom and form.
My home studio has become a small sanctuary. Bags of clay, shelves lined with works in progress, and orchids blooming in every corner, they’ve become part of the creative atmosphere, growing alongside my practice in their own quiet way. Music is always present too, weaving through the hum of the wheel and guiding the flow of the work.
One of my deepest dreams is to open a studio that welcomes everyone, a place to slow down, connect, and find your own relationship with clay. I truly believe ceramics isn’t about how perfectly you do it. It’s about how fully you feel it. That presence, that emotional honesty, is what makes the whole process meaningful to me.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It definitely hasn’t been a completely smooth road. Coming into ceramics without a formal art background meant that I had to learn through experimentation, patience, and a lot of trial and error. Clay teaches humility, pieces crack, collapse, or don’t turn out the way you imagined, and you have to learn to embrace the unpredictability of the process rather than fight it.
Another challenge was navigating different teaching experiences along the way. Sometimes, I found myself needing to unlearn approaches that focused too much on rigid or nonessential details rather than the deeper connection to the material and the creative process itself. Over time, I learned to trust my own instincts and develop a more intuitive relationship with clay.
One of the most meaningful lessons ceramics has taught me is that the process begins long before the piece takes shape on the wheel. Preparing and centering the clay feel very similar to preparing yourself internally for life. if the clay is not centered, everything becomes more difficult. The same is true for us emotionally and mentally. Working with clay constantly reminds me of the importance of patience, balance, grounding, and presence.
One of the biggest challenges was finding confidence in my own artistic voice while balancing so much technical learning at the same time. I spent countless hours practicing, taking workshops, learning through online mentorships, and simply allowing myself the freedom to fail and try again.
But in many ways, those struggles deepened my relationship with the craft. They taught me patience, resilience, and the importance of trusting intuition. I’ve come to realize that ceramics is not necessarily about perfection or even about how you do it, it’s about how you feel it.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I’m a young ceramic artist specializing in wheel-thrown stoneware vases that exist somewhere between functional objects and sculptural forms. Through my work, I explore the relationship between organic forms, nature, and human experience. I’m deeply inspired by the rhythms of growth found in nature and the emotional connection we create with handmade objects.
Much of my work develops through three main series that reflect different stages of growth and transformation.
My Roots series features hand-carved stoneware vessels inspired by root systems and human respiratory pathways. These pieces symbolize grounding, stability, and vitality.
In my Bloom collection, I expand upon wheel-thrown forms by adding organic extensions and floral sculptural elements that emerge almost like flowers growing from established roots. These works represent creative fulfillment, transformation, and the idea that growth flourishes when properly nurtured.
My Bubble series explores contrast and tension through the interaction of black stoneware clay and white underglaze. I’m fascinated by the dialogue between raw earthiness and refined surfaces, softness and structure, spontaneity and control.
What sets my work apart is probably the emotional and intuitive approach I bring to the material. While technique is important, I’m more interested in creating pieces that carry a feeling of presence, calm, and organic movement. My background in music also strongly influences my process, rhythm, flow, repetition, and silence all play an important role in how I shape forms on the wheel.
One of the things that means the most to me is hearing collectors speak about the emotional and tactile experience of my work. Many tell me they love the feeling they have when touching my pieces and appreciate that every object feels completely unique and alive in its own way. I think that individuality comes from allowing the clay to retain its organic character rather than forcing it into perfection.
I’m most proud of developing my own artistic voice despite not having a traditional fine art background. Everything I’ve built has come through dedication, experimentation, observation, and a genuine connection to clay. I believe people respond not only to the forms themselves, but also to the energy and intention behind them.
How do you think about luck?
I don’t really see my journey through the lens of luck, especially not bad luck. Instead, I believe in energy, intention, and the way we align ourselves with what we are drawn to. I think what some people might call “luck” often comes from being open, consistent, and attentive to the right moments when they appear.
Working with clay has reinforced this mindset for me. The process teaches patience and trust. Sometimes things don’t go as planned, but those moments often lead to unexpected discoveries. So rather than good or bad luck, I believe in transformation through persistence, presence, and positive energy.
Ultimately, I feel that what you put into your work and your environment tends to come back in some form. For me, it’s been about staying open, grounded, and connected to what I love, and letting that guide the direction of my journey. Let’s hope it continues this way 🙂
Pricing:
- my pieces are sold between $150 to $250
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.allaboutpotterybyceline.com
- Instagram: @allaboutpotterybyceline
