In crafting intricate flowers and succulents from clay, a Vietnam-based artist experiences an unspeakable joy that delights her followers as much as it brings her peace. Clay artist Trang Hamapas claims life was “boring” before she found her passion. The young artist crafts her clay creations with unbelievable attention to detail. From perfectly rounded leaves to paper-thin petals browning at the tips, Trang’s art is an optical illusion of the highest order. To top it off, her creations look so real that you’d be forgiven for thinking Mother Nature grew them herself. Two years ago, Trang, of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, was searching for inspiration when she found an article about a flower made from clay. Sharing her story with the Vietnamese online foodie community, Esheep Kitchen Family, during their March Challenge 2021, Trang said: “Looking at its soft beauty, bright colors—no different from real flowers—it made me fall in love, …