Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Amy Cooper. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Hi Amy, thanks for joining us today. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

What started as a backyard hobby in July of 2021 quickly turned into a passion for me. In my time off from my career as a Dental Hygienist, I love to spend it outside, on my porch , in my garden soaking in all of the beauty & sounds of nature all while creating fresh food & drink recipes, “The Perched Porch”. I have always loved creating and have had a long time urge to start making pottery, so I started thinking about concrete and it’s quick set time. I started small with some simple tea light holders & small pots using containers I had recycled from around the house as molds and after many failed attempts I was determined to make just one piece turn out the way I had visioned it to , and when it did my fascination with concrete began. Feeling challenged and proud I wanted to make anything I saw out of this beautiful live material. Using unconventional hand made molds for almost of my pieces I am now creating Lamps, pendant lights, bowls, planters, wind chimes, vases, serve ware and jewelry! Trying to stay within my concept of nature and recycling allows me to create pieces with textures and colors that are each very unique to themselves. The response I have gotten is overwhelming and I love that others love what I am doing, most importantly , what I am doing for myself and my mind. Creating takes me to a new level of passion and excitement.

Amy, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I love to make people smile, happiness is so important to me. I love to be at a show and see the reactions people have when they see my pieces. Their personal interpretation of my work always means so much to me as each piece is unique as are people.

What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?

Bringing a little laughter and fun into someone’s life through my work. My “funky face” planters are my most popular works. When someone has one in their home I know that at least some point in their day when they see it they will smile.

Any insights you can share with us about how you built up your social media presence?

Going to art shows and events I think it is so important to be “present” with your audience. It’s not always about selling but making an impact that leads to connections in your community. One of the most important things to me is being responsive, answering people who follow up by adding me on social media and send inquires. Even though I can’t always accommodate everyone’s need, it’s important to me to respond and let them know I’m interested. Sharing posts and supporting other artists and creatives is also important to me. If there is something I’m being asked to do and I can’t accommodate I always try to share another creatives page as a suggestion.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theperchedporch?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theperchedporch?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Image Credits

Brittany Windham photography