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Since graduating from Massachusetts College of Art and Design in 2014 with a BFA in ceramics, Hood sells her own unique designs online and in-person at markets and open studios. According to her website, her surface design is very much inspired by animals, wallpaper, nature, and ink wash paintings. \n\n\n\n

\u201cNature is such an important part of her life and her artwork,\u201d reads her website, with her pieces also providing careful reminders of the cost of modern living, while portraying threatened and endangered species of animals.\n\n\n\n

And when it comes to the work itself, she follows her advice to other aspiring artists: doing her absolute best. \u201cEveryone wants to learn from\/employ the best of the best,” she told the Boston Voyager, “so strive to be the best at what you\u2019re passionate about and everything should fall into place. Pick up any job you can, no matter how small and insignificant because you can learn a lot from any experience and that will help you in the future.\u201d \n\n\n\n

Here are some of our favorite pieces by her.\n\n\n\n

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