In this engaging conversation, Milo Berzin shares his artistic journey, influenced by his mother's pottery, and how parenthood has reshaped his creative practice. He discusses the materials and techniques he uses in ceramics, the fluidity of artistic identity, and the importance of collaboration within the ceramics community. Milo also reflects on his unique themes in art, upcoming events, and the setup of his home studio, providing insights into the life of a contemporary ceramic artist. In this engaging conversation, Milo and Mike delve into the intricacies of ceramics, discussing various techniques such as slip and underglaze application, the evolution of mug designs, and the importance of finding the right homes for their art. They explore the balance between production and experimentation, the dynamics of pop-up shows, and the challenges of online sales. Milo shares valuable tips for efficient pottery practice, emphasizing the significance of leaving work in progress to facilitate creativity and productivity. ceramics, pottery, artistic journey, parenthood, creative process, materials, techniques, artistic identity, collaborations, studio setup, ceramics, pottery, slip techniques, underglaze, mug design, pop-up shows, handbuilding, online sales, pottery tips, art community