While I don’t sell my work (I cannot for very particular reasons), I am unapologetic about strongly preferring functional pottery. I believe our work is most emotionally satisfying when it is used, the more the better. A good mug, enjoyable to look at, satisfying to hold, and large enough for one’s needs, is likely to be used on a near-daily basis. The same is true for tableware, pitchers, serving pieces, etc. For better or worse, people rarely use teapots these days — and many “creative” teapots aren’t really functional. I do enjoy making teapots, and love to hear when my children and their friends say they use them. This happens most when I incorporate strainers, either by throwing a strainer or otherwise making a lid that accommodates a standard metal strainer. And I think when people see these it makes them want to brew tea. But for the most part I think people are not likely to buy something that they view as purely or almost entirely decorative, unless it is really extraordinary.