"I loved the throwing process from the moment I first pushed the pedal on the wheel. The transformation of the wet clay from a static firm ball to a loose and flowing object, reminded me of the first time I saw my drawings move on screen. My ceramics are based on classic English design with a twist, sometimes with a touch of oriental styling. They are simple and useable forms but pleasing to the eye. I love the idea of movement in my ceramics and use the form, colours and painted subject to suggest this.

From an early age I always loved to draw and paint, I would copy drawings of birds and fish. I spent most of my early childhood on the Cornish coast, exploring rock pools and looking under stones. Finding great satisfaction in the study of small fish and crabs, my love of nature also transpired into my early drawings. I have always loved birds and admire the drawings found in places such as the old RSPB magazines. It is a tragedy that traditional hand drawn illustration is in danger of being lost.

In my most recent body of work I have been trying to re-capture my life's experiences and journeys. I wanted to combine all the emotions and feelings of the north coast of Cornwall with childhood memories of classic bird illustrations. Mixing simple shapes and fluid oriental brush strokes I have tried to create a clean subtle feel to the pots and decoration. The confidence I have gained from making ceramics has encouraged me to start painting. I use broken fragments of pots to create surface texture on the canvas. I enjoy working with both medias and I feel that they will continue to influence one another."

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