My Story

Hello,

I’m an artist and ceramicist creating unique, handmade pieces from my garden studio in rural East Sussex.  My workshop is my sanctuary, where I come to be creative and escape the distractions of family life.  I do allow the odd cat and my studio schnauzer Gertie in, but only if they promise not to break anything!

Ever since I was a child, nature has beguiled and enchanted me. I would spend hours studying the plants and creatures in my parent’s garden and I’ve always noticed and appreciated the beauty of the natural world.

Painting, drawing and making naturally occurred to me as a way of expressing myself and so I went on to study art. A foundation year , where I discovered the joy of working in 3D was followed by a degree in ceramics and textiles at The Manchester Metropolitan University where I graduated from in 1996.

I have continued my art practise in various guises ever since, including successfully selling my original paintings, and designing for the card and wallpaper industries. My passion for drawing, painting and ceramics has led to my current collection of decorative ceramics. Future plans including working on new collections alongside creating one-off pieces in both ceramics and on paper.