Drawing inspiration from different cultures and places, a passionate clay artist from Vietnam has taken her craft a notch higher by sculpting miniature kitchenware and food items. Her artwork’s intricate details make every piece a must-have collectible. Nhu Quynh Thi Nguyen, 33, from Hanoi, began clay modeling 10 years ago. With her supportive husband, The Dung Nguyen, right by her side, she began exploring her interest. “You need to have a passion first,” Quynh told The Epoch Times. “I felt a strong inspiration to do clay modeling, and I started finding information about clay food sculptures.” Quynh, a mother of a 6-year-old, said her love for food gave her the motivation to settle on miniature food items and dishes as the main subject of her artwork. “Those everyday dishes both in photos and in real life always stimulate my creative side,” Quynh said. She said different customs and traditions have always inspired her, …