Potter Laura Carney molds magic into her bestselling cups

Potter Laura Carney molds magic into her bestselling cups

LAKE BLUFF, Ill. (WGN) — On a chilly morning in Lake Bluff, Laura Carney steps into her ceramic studio with one hand full, carrying a coffee cup that she crafted herself. “What brings me joy is when somebody will say to me, ‘You know, I start every day with your cup,’" she said. According to Carney, her artwork is more functional than fancy – humble like the artist herself.   “I think most people say, ‘ceramic artist,’ but I’m just a potter,” sh…