Hi, I’m Erica, the hands (and often clay-smeared face) behind Erica Lyn Ceramics.

My journey with clay began in 2023, when I was searching for a creative outlet and a much-needed reset after a challenging year. Sitting at the wheel for the first time, the spinning ball of clay demanded my full attention - while the rest of the world melted away. I was elbow-deep in clay and grinning ear to ear. I was hooked.

Much of my work is inspired by the fluid blues and rugged coastline of the Monterey Bay, where I’m lucky to call home. But don’t let the peaceful, coastal vibes fool you - I’ve been known to add some cheeky phrases to my wares, because after forty-something years on this planet I’ve learned life’s too short not to have a little fun.

That playful streak, though, is rooted in something deeper: a belief that everyone deserves the live fully and freely however they want so long as no harm is done along the way (a little nod to the yogic principle ahimsa: “do no harm”). I aim to infuse that spirit of joyful self-expression into every piece I create and share.

Thank you for supporting this muddy little dream of mine. I’m so glad you’re here.