About
I make ceramics that are inspired by nature, mythology and folklore.
My work includes both wheel thrown and hand built stoneware and porcelain ceramics, including functional and decorative ware. Work has themes of hares, mushrooms, oak leaves and acorns, alongside other nature inspired motifs. Items have storytelling narratives, drawing on folklore and mythology. Pieces range from mugs, bowls, vases and spoons, to decorative animals and dragons. Concentrating on form and decoration to create curated work.
I also work in pen, ink and watercolour and ProCreate to create a range of illustrations that are sold as greetings cards, prints and other items.
My work includes both wheel thrown and hand built stoneware and porcelain ceramics, including functional and decorative ware. Work has themes of hares, mushrooms, oak leaves and acorns, alongside other nature inspired motifs. Items have storytelling narratives, drawing on folklore and mythology. Pieces range from mugs, bowls, vases and spoons, to decorative animals and dragons. Concentrating on form and decoration to create curated work.
I also work in pen, ink and watercolour and ProCreate to create a range of illustrations that are sold as greetings cards, prints and other items.
The name 'The Fireside Dragon' was inspired by the idea that Dragons, mythologically fierce fire breathing creatures, are in fact gentle creatures wanting nothing more than to curl up on a rug by a roaring fire, have a nap and read a good book.
My Fireside Dragon would also, given the opportunity, happily fire the kiln, but I rely on electricity instead as it’s a little safer.
My Fireside Dragon would also, given the opportunity, happily fire the kiln, but I rely on electricity instead as it’s a little safer.
The hare features in both my ceramics and illustrations. I try to capture some of the personality I find in the noble hare, sometimes creating characterisations with emphasis on the silky, attentive ears, or sometimes the powerful legs that allow them to run elegantly across their ancestral British home, but always with alert expressive eyes.
I will always find myself returning to the hare as inspiration no matter how hard I try to explore and incorporate other creatures into my work.
I will always find myself returning to the hare as inspiration no matter how hard I try to explore and incorporate other creatures into my work.