BRAD HORN/Nevada Appeal Mimi Patrick cuts a clay piece at her studio Argenta Earth and Fire in Gold Hill on Wednesday. Patrick began making clay art 36 years ago when she took a class at a community college.
Argenta Earth and Fire Co.
1631 Main St., Gold Hill
847-7466
Name: Mimi Patrick
Job/position: Proprietor
Family: Two grown children and two grandchildren.
Where I grew up: Reno
My first job: Filing at Nevada Bell
How I got it: My father was the assistant general manager. I was 16.
Favorite pastimes: Making pottery, fishing, reading and camping.
Best advice I ever got: Do what you love to do.
What I would do with $1 million: Give it to St. Mary's Art Center.
My inspiration: In my work, I guess organic forms found in nature. In life, anything having to do with art.