Meet Ana Lopez | Clay Artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Ana Lopez and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ana, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
When starting Emi Clay Co., my main goal was to be able to remind woman just how beautifully and wonderfully they were made! I had always aspired to own a business but was faced with the struggle of how I could glorify God with it. Then I came across clay earrings. I loved the fact that earrings are something that does not mask or cover one’s natural beauty but instead accentuates it. This is where Emi Clay Co. was born, a clay earring business whose goal is to accentuate your beauty because everyone is already wonderfully and fearfully created. I know first hand how tough we can be on ourselves and how harsh the world is. I wanted to be light and encouragement in everyone’s life that purchased or followed Emi Clay Co. I have had many occasions where one simply note or word of encouragement has changed my day for the better so I knew I wanted to bring that encouragement to everyone one of my orders and my business as a whole.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
At the time I started making clay earrings, there were not as many resources or places to learn the different techniques as there are now. Now that I look back at it, I feel that this was a blessing as I was forced to experiment, test, and learn from my mistakes. I feel that this made me focus on my own creativity and truly being myself with my art. Since day one I have strived to be true to myself and focus on great quality and what truly inspires me. A very unique aspect of my art is that it is inspired from past experiences throughout my life. This could be things such as places I have lived/visited, things that are close to my heart, or things that inspire me. I love sharing my passion with everyone and being encouragement to whoever comes across my business.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
First and foremost, my number one spot would be Klyde Warren Park. I would have to have an afternoon/night picnic filled with different food, games and just relaxing environment. Another great spot that is a must would be Deep Ellum. I would plan a night out exploring the area and end it at Picole Pops for the most amazing Popsicles. After that I would hit up the Dallas Farmers Market for some shopping and of course some of the amazing museums in the area (Perot Museum and Dallas Museum of Art).

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I can honestly say that Emi Clay Co.’s success is thanks to God! There were many time where I wanted to quite or thought I was not enough but each time God put some sign or person there to help me push through. To this day there are many times where I have no clue what to do next or how I will get to my goals, but no matter what God has always been faithful! One of the most important people that God put in my life, that has helped me tremendously in my business would be my husband. He has supported me in everything I do and has always been my greatest cheerleader.

Website: www.emiclayco.com

Instagram: @emiclayco

Facebook: @emiclayco

Image Credits
Nlee Images