Ceramicist, mostly working in porcelain combining thrown and drawn decoration on functional vessels inspired by walking on the Isle of Wight.
I have always had a passion for art and after leaving Edinburgh College of Art with a BA hons degree, I started a career in teaching. Five years ago I was able to leave the profession and return full time to concentrating on and developing my creative ideas. I have a small studio in Seaview.
I have been able to combine my love of drawing and mark making with clay. My ceramics echo my concerns for the environment whilst also marvelling at the natural beauty around us. I reflect on the power of nature to not only rejuvenate itself but also to ‘uplift’ and invigorate the human mind.
I like to explore this mostly through throwing forms on the wheel and then drawing into the porcelain clay. I use a combined technique of Mishima and Sgraffito to define the lines and forms of flora I am inspired by when I walk on the Isle of Wight. Recently, I have become more concerned about our natural environment and have been making some sculptural forms to reflect this.
I have had work selected for the Southern Nature Art exhibition and achieved a third place at Monkton Arts competition.
