
I love seeing the creative network in Philadelphia continue to grow. What are your influences (artistic or otherwise)? Once I had that freedom, it felt like the possibilities were endless! Now, I still work out of the same space in Philadelphia and continue to hone my skills every day.

In 2018, I finally invested in my own equipment and studio space. Over the years, I continued to take ceramics classes and continued to grow more obsessed with the craft. In the often-overwhelming high school environment, working with clay was like my therapy, so I signed up for classes every year until I graduated and continued to learn as much as I could. Things clicked for me in a way that they hadn't before with two dimensional mediums. I loved the feeling of making objects that could be used, and held, and cherished. I was first exposed to ceramics in high school, and immediately became obsessed with the process. Growing up, I always knew that I had a creative energy that not all kids had, and always loved getting my hands into any crafty projects. Tell us about your background and how that has developed into your current practice.

We caught up with Peyton and discussed the inception of Cloud 9 Clay, her creative process, and why she's inspired by other Philly artists.

Peyton's focus with Cloud 9 Clay is to create pieces that draw from her travels and photography while upholding a standard of quality that can be used and cherished for a lifetime. This Small Business Saturday get to know Peyton Flynn of Cloud 9 Clay.
