My new book is out! Come read it on Tomato Novel. I hope you enjoy it. Your support is what keeps me writing, and I’ll do my best to tell every story well! Tao Yixi’s parent-child pottery creations are filled with the warmth of everyday life and artistic ingenuity. The “Footprints of Growth” ceramic plate was inspired by her daughter’s first steps. Made by hand from kaolin clay, it was stamped with tiny footprints while still half-dry, then carefully carved, glazed, and fired. The prints remain clear and timeless, capturing a moment in her daughter’s growth and touching the softest part of the heart. The “Ties of Love” family figurine is just as lovely. Coiled clay outlines the family’s poses, while painted details and a matte glaze bring Lu Jingyuan’s steadiness, Tao Yixi’s gentleness, and Siyao’s liveliness to life. Displayed together, their love seems ready to overflow, offering comfort to the soul. There is also the “Childhood Dreamland” pottery set, which combines sculpting and relief work. Its brilliant gradient glaze evokes a fantastical amusement park, preserving the joy of parent-child time and adding a romantic, dreamlike atmosphere to the home.
