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Growing up in St Ives, I always had a passion for creating art. However, after pursuing non-creative career paths in Devon, I rediscovered my love for art while raising my children.
Since returning to my hometown, I have explored various art forms, including printmaking, surface pattern design, and painting. In 2015, I started wheel throwing lessons and discovered a new passion for incorporating my design techniques into a 3D format.
SINCE THEN I HAVE...
Established a home studio
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Exhibited at local fairs and exhibitions
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Taken part in Open Studios Cornwall annually
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Run taster throwing experiences - bookable here
Stock my work in a number of galleries around the country.
Click here for a list of current stockists.
In January 2024 opened Saltings Gallery with my husband
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Continue to learn, explore and create new work.
Clay is a wonderful medium to work with and never fails to bring joy to my life.
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Follow my journey on Instagram, Facebook and Threads
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I use white stoneware clay sourced from a clifftop quarry at St Agnes on the north Cornish coast to create my pottery. The pots are thrown on a traditional Leach kick wheel and then decorated in my studio at the top of the garden.
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After drying, the pots are fired twice in an electric kiln powered by renewable energy in the pottery.
My pottery is distinguished by a variety of surface decoration techniques, including carving, mishima, sgraffito, and freehand painting. These techniques create pieces that are not only visually appealing but also have a tactile quality that makes them unique and special.
I actively encourage my customers to touch and feel the intricate patterns and textures that are an essential part of my pottery.
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My pottery pieces are deeply influenced by the natural surroundings of my Cornish coastal and rural environment. I love to explore the area with my husband and dog, Monty and am always on the lookout for inspiration and natural tools.
Through my decorative pottery, I aim to capture the essence of the place, using form, colour, texture, and pattern.
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Here are a couple of my latest pieces - framed landscapes and abstract vessels. I will be exploring these ideas in the next few months - very exciting!
