Running Boar with Bird

After graduating with a Fine Art Degree in Sculpture from North Staffordshire Polytechnic in 1982 I worked in Community Arts for a few years before moving to Japan for 3 years where I studied Shodo (Japanese calligraphy) and taught English. Living in Japan was an experience that continues to inspire my work.

After taking up working with clay on a full time basis back in 2009 I have never looked back! Clay, especially red earthenware is my passion. I make a modern version of traditional slipware. Each piece is individually made, usually hand built. Creamy slip (liquid clay) is brushed or poured on and the drawing/illustration is drawn directly on the slip revealing the red clay body, a technique called sgraffito. I use a limited palette of mainly raw iron, cobalt and copper oxide to add colour and depth to the work. I love the idea of the pieces being used daily to eat and drink from.My inspiration comes directly from nature and the stunning wild landscape and coast of Pembrokeshire where I have made my home for the past 25 years.