I really should have recorded the trimming of these plates. If you are a potter you know when that clay is perfect consistency it’s just so nice to trim!! #pottery

Benefits of the early morning runs is you get to see deer on the trail. I’ve been running this trail for years and I’ve never seen deer before. #trailrunning #hiking #eastbay

Here’s a more detailed look at the plates I’m making. They are about 11” in diameter and I’m making them for my dad. 3 more to go! #pottery

New set of plates coming soon. #pottery

One more mug done. I’m trying to build one of these a week, yes it takes that long. #nerikomi #pottery #handbuilt

Ok so this is just an idea… but hear me out, I wanna sell this latest collection with a complimentary CD that I think embodies the vibe of the piece. Since my latest collection kind of feels a little psychedelic this is what I went with.

Almost done! #nerikomi #pottery

So satisfying trimming these! #nerikomi #pottery

I’m starting up a monthly newsletter for anyone interested. It’s gonna have my pottety and web design projects mostly. #nerikomi #pottery #art #webdesign open.substack.com/pub/jonnymar...

New project! It’s a nerikomi tumbler. I made two. #pottery #nerikomi

Do yourself a favor and change your wallpaper on your phone to pets because if you are like us and have a zillion animals in your photo album you’ll get one of these gems every few hours.

I've been helping artists with their Squarespace sites. I made a list of all the issues I encountered, documented solutions, and now shared them all with you so you don't waste your time cursing this tool like I did. Enjoy! #art #pottery #webdesign #squarespace open.substack.com/pub/jonnymar...

First substack post is live! It's all about my recent journey back into design and photography. #ceramics #photography #pleinair #webdesign jonnymartin.substack.com/p/starting-o...

These are by far my favorite pieces but I was told we can’t buy anymore pottery. We’ve done so well from the sale so far but theres plenty more left 😉 #pottery #ceramics #handmade www.krystamae.com/store/p/anyt...

We live baby!!!!! www.krystamae.com it’s 20% till July 6th, so if you are in the market for some beautiful ceramics from my friend Krysta come check it out! #pottery #ceramics #handmade #localartiats

I’m about to launch my friend Krysta’s website shop tomorrow! Come check it out at 8am PST. Krysta is am amazing potter at our local studio and I helped build this site, took the photos and videos and setup all the eCommerce.😅 www.krystamae.com

I forgot how much I love making websites. My first one in a long time — and it’s finally live! If you're into pottery, clean design, or just want a break from the chaos… take a scroll and enjoy something pretty. #pottery #webdesign #ceramics #photography www.joanpintoceramics.com

Just taking photos of pottery. Another Tuesday. This is a new project. Her site is up but we are giving it a big overhaul. www.krystamae.com

Here’s my latest one from Krysta. She usually does hand building but today we did some wheel work. I’m still working on the site but it’s www.krystamae.com if anyone is interested. Shop is coming soon 😊 I want to do little bios on all the potters. They are all incredible!

I shot and edited a video for one of my latest clients, Fergus from ceramic slides, we are working on his new site ceramicslides.com

Some photos were taken today for the new site I’m working on.

Just messing around in the pottery making videos for a site I’m working on. You know… normal shit. It’s called ceramicslides.com if you are interested. 😉

Work in progress

Been waiting for this piece for a long time. It’s finally done! Sadly there are two small cracks in it. 😭. I might try Kintisugi but it seems very involved. A project for another day. #handmadepottery #nirikomi #handbuilt #ceramics

My latest collection

Websites are being made!!!!! I never thought I’d be doing this again. I forgot how much I love making websites. Here’s a sneak peak. She has such amazing work.

Things were made. The joy of Nirikomi, took about 3 hours to make this slab. Mmmmm looks so nice though!

I built a website for a ceramic artist, wrote a blog about why, (hint) it’s about giving artists space to focus without getting pulled into the mess of social. If you’re curious or need a site yourself, might be worth a read. www.martinceramics.com/blog/buildin... #pottery #artistwebsites

@heatherihnart.com If you aren’t following my wife she is a total bad ass and just finished an art competition that lasted 4 days. This is what the art business went through over the years and a update on the competition we did. Enjoy! #pleinair #oilpainting #art jonnymartin.blog/blog/speed-b...

This one is my favorite

Good stash!

Heather really wants me to make a turtle dish out of this one. What do you think?

Fresh out of the kiln! My first nice smooth plate!!!! It’s unglazed and I may tinker with it more but it’s a miracle these mixed clay pieces survive. #nirikomi #ceramics

I love how I’ve now got so many friends at the pottery studio I see my stuff before I get there. #nirikomi #pottery here’s my attempt at making a taco stand.

Is it just me or did Trump just do a dump and pump? youtu.be/xSm4pLJjZMM?...

My latest vase is trimmed. #nirikomi #pottery

More things were made, no they aren’t slippers they are hanging wall planters!

“Your mental health is more important than your financial health.” Is something I constantly have to remind myself of. Without your mental health you can’t produce optimal financial results nor can you do much of anything. With all that’s going on right now just keep this top of mind.

And they are trimmed! Well first round at least. #nirikomi

More things were made. #nirikomi

If you feel like shit about what’s going on right now this is what I tell myself, “that’s good, it means you care and you are an empathetic person who has values.” It keeps me sane, hope it helps anyone else out there that is utterly infuriated with what’s going on in the US right now. Stay healthy!

I love how we randomly have these pockets of Eichler homes in concord. I found a new neighborhood right by our house last weekend on a run.

Some work in progress, me taking photos, a cat who wanted her picture taken, and my favorite piece I saw today in Wendy’s collection.

Picking up some side work. Taking photos of our friend Wendy’s pottery. It’s so good!!!! I’m gonna build her website too.

I am working on managing anxiety. I went from avoiding planes and crowds to flying to Hawaii, hitting conferences. I wrote about the messy, personal journey from anxious to excited, one trip at a time. #AnxietyJourney #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #CreativeRecovery jonnymartin.blog/blog/from-an...

Love her style so much! youtu.be/meP_1mktoIU?...

First pottery post in a while, I made these Nirikomi mugs a few weeks ago. My goal was to mix my throwing with my hand building so I made Nirikomi handles! These are very experimental so fingers crossed they survive. 🤞 #nirikomi #ceramics #stoneware #pottery

Just got home after what felt like 2 weeks—3 days at a conference, 4 with family in Santa Cruz. I’m wiped but grateful. Trying to live like my life’s a movie—more adventures, fewer things. Bike rides with dad, tacos with mom, sunrise from the hotel.

Bike shred time.

Dad train ride was a miss, so we’ve started a game of cards instead.