Photograph of an animals crossing sign in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of a band performing on a red stage in Ben Wheeler, Texas. Audience members are seen dancing in the foreground. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of a band performing on a red stage in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of three community members holding a conversation inside of a general store in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

A captivating photograph of a little boy's sheer happiness as he revel in the irresistible allure of scrumptious cupcakes. With wide eyes and beaming smile, the child's infectious joy reflects the sheer bliss that comes from indulging in a delightful treat. The scene unfolds within the lively ambiance of an art festival, adding an extra layer of enchantment to this delightful encounter.

Photograph of a woman taking food orders at a cafe in the art festival. A lot of people can be seen sitting on other tables, enjoying their food. An art festival is a celebration of both art and artists, and is often used to promote art among the masses.

Photograph of a couple exploring the food options available at the cafe. Like an art festival is a celebration of both art and artists, and is often used to promote art among the masses, food at the festival helps define a culture.

Amidst the vibrant atmosphere of an art festival, a little boy can be seen whose face radiates pure joy as his eyes fixates on a tempting display of cupcakes. His eyes sparkle, and a wide smile reveals his sheer delight, encapsulating the magic of this moment at the festival cafe.

Photograph of children playing with a balloon shaped in a pig at a festival in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of a woman engaged in a joyful conversation with a cap wearing old man across the counter, while he relishes his delicious food. This candid moment captures the essence of woman connections and culinary found at this charming Shed Cafe, Edom Texas.

Photograph of a handmade clock in the shape of a fish in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of an Italian oval dish at the Potters Brown, Edom, Texas. Founded by potter Doug Brown and his wife Beth, this place is the home to decorative and functional stoneware. Their design ideas are influenced by tribal, religious, and cultural designs including Japanese shields, crop circles, Moko or Maori designs, religious symbols, and a combination of all of the above including nature’s geometry.

Photograph of a wooden wall decorated with colorful wallplates at Potters Brown. Their design ideas are influenced by tribal, religious, and cultural designs including Japanese shields, crop circles, Moko or Maori designs, religious symbols, and a combination of all of the above including nature’s geometry.

Photograph of an eye-catching oval shaped flat plate set. These artifacts are not commercially glazed, instead a formula perfected through 50 years of trial and error by the founder Doug is used. Achieving these colors is a very difficult process that makes it their signature.

Photograph of a man inspecting the freshly handcrafted bowl. The Browns make their own clay several times during the year using five different kinds from various parts of the country to produce stoneware that handles their high-firing process. Once the piece is made — either by hand or throwing it on a wheel, or a combination of both such as the tray featured here — they fire it in the kiln at 1,800 degrees, which takes two days including the cooling process. The pieces are then glazed using a wax-resist method first by basing the piece in one color of glaze and then applying wax and hand-painting layers of colors over the base glaze. When the piece is fired again to 2,400 degrees, the wax burns off and is replaced with the beautiful under glaze showing through.

Photograph of a man showing a beautifully handcrafted shaped bowl at the Potters Brown store, Edom, Texas. Founded by potter Doug Brown and his wife Beth, this place is the home to decorative and functional stoneware. Their design ideas are influenced by tribal, religious, and cultural designs including Japanese shields, crop circles, Moko or Maori designs, religious symbols, and a combination of all of the above including nature’s geometry.

Photograph of artists working on different shapes and designs of the artifacts to be made in the warehouse at the Potters Brown. Founded by potter Doug Brown and his wife Beth, this place is the home to decorative and functional stoneware. Their design ideas are influenced by tribal, religious, and cultural designs including Japanese shields, crop circles, Moko or Maori designs, religious symbols, and a combination of all of the above including nature’s geometry.

Photograph of a man inspecting the mugs of different shapes for their finishing. These artifacts are not commercially glazed, instead a formula perfected through 50 years of trial and error by the founder Doug is used. Achieving these colors is a very difficult process that makes it their signature.

Photograph of Doug with the beautifully handcrafted artifacts at the Potters Brown store, Edom Texas. Their design ideas are influenced by tribal, religious, and cultural designs including Japanese shields, crop circles, Moko or Maori designs, religious symbols, and a combination of all of the above including nature’s geometry.

Photograph of a child's fairy costume on display in a store in Ben Wheeler, Texas. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of a woman spraying a mixture using an adjustable nozzle on the raw clay at the Potters Brown, Edom. The Browns make their own clay several times during the year using five different kinds from various parts of the country to produce stoneware that handles their high-firing process.

Photograph of a couple sitting on a motorcycle in front of a mural in Ben Wheeler, Texas. A woman stands in the foreground taking their picture. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of a couple sitting on a motorcycle in front of a mural in Ben Wheeler, Texas. A woman stands in the foreground taking their picture. The small town was named after the first man to carry mail into the county and thrived during the late 1800s when families would arrive with horse-drawn wagons to sell or trade goods.

Photograph of a woman using the ceramic needle tool for trimming, carving and piercing clay, as well as measuring the thickness of bases while throwing and unclogging glaze holes. The design ideas at Potters Brown is influenced by tribal, religious, and cultural designs including Japanese shields, crop circles, Moko or Maori designs, religious symbols, and a combination of all of the above including nature’s geometry.